Teaching science contents through a «Flipped» model: An instruction example for Primary Education bachelor students

Abstract

The inverted instruction methodology, also known as «flipped classroom» is a learning method in which the traditional classroom setting is inverted. With this methodology, lectures are provided outside of the classroom, and therefore the in-class time is used to complete students-centered learning activities such as solving problems/case studies, discussions and collaborative activities. In this research, a comparative study has been conducted with Primary Education undergraduate students in terms of learning outcomes and students’ perception toward the scientific contents and the methodology itself. Preliminary results show that students following a flipped classroom model achieved better learning results and reported a more positive perception toward the contents worked and the instruction methodology used.