Creating an Instructional Video for the Flipped Instruction

Creating an Instructional Video for the Flipped Instruction

    Hello everyone, in this post, I will share the details of "Flipped Classroom" and our grammar teaching activity based on this approach. Before I start, I want to talk about what a flipped classroom is. It is a teaching strategy in which students learn new information outside of class, usually through videos or books, and then use class time for interactive activities such as discussions, problem solving, or collaborative work. In language classes, this strategy has various advantages. It allows for extra class time to practice communication skills, encourages participation through various activities, and gives possibilities for rapid feedback and personalized instruction. Outside of class, students can study at their own pace, focusing on basic concepts, while in-class activities emphasize higher-order abilities such as applying and synthesizing the concepts of language. However, this approach is not without its challenges. It mainly relies on technology, which may not be available to all students, and needs them to complete preparatory work on their own, which can be hindered by a lack of motivation or time management skills. Furthermore, teachers have a heavier workload in developing high-quality materials and designing engaging activities, and some students may struggle to adjust to this shift in responsibilities. Despite these challenges, the flipped classroom can be quite effective for language acquisition if done correctly and with proper assistance and materials.

        When me and my friend Belinay were preparing this activity, we chose the grammatical subject of "Comparatives and Superlatives" from the coursebook named PROGRESS Preparatory Class for high school prep classroom students with A1 through A2 levels of English. First, we watched some videos that were attached in Google Classroom, and we learned much better about the flipped classroom approach. My friend Belinay started teaching with comparatives, and I continued with superlatives.We gave example sentences from our daily lives, and then we used a worksheet that included a gap-filling activity. Then, in order to attract students' attention, we made a flashcard activity together and continued with pointing out important points. While we were doing this activity, we had a hard time finding a quiet place; other than that, it was both entertaining and informative. Finally, we used Zoom for video recording, Canva for the worksheet, Wordwall for the flashcards, and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing. That is all for this post. Thank you for reading, and I wish you a good day :)