Effectiveness of flipped classrooms

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 860-885
Author(s):  
Prateek Maheshwari ◽  
Nitin Seth
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Content Understanding ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to suggest a methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of the flipped classroom (FC) model over traditional lecture-based teaching. It also proposed a tool to measure students’ perception toward the flipped approach in context of Indian management education. Design/methodology/approach This study employs an experimental research design to assess the effectiveness of the FC pedagogy over traditional teaching methods. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used in order to judge student engagement, content understanding, students’ perception and student academic performance. Experimental research design, along with survey research, is implemented in order to judge the students’ perception toward FCs. Findings The study proposes a six-dimensional tool to measure learning in an FC setting. These dimensions are as follows: students’ in-class involvement, comprehensive content understanding, students’ academic performance, students’ cognitive capabilities, collaborative learning environment and students’ inclination toward teaching and learning process. Results of this research are promising and encouraging toward the adoption of the FC model. Research limitations/implications The present research work is limited to assess the effectiveness of FC teaching for a management subject. Future studies may be carried out in other management subjects and other streams. Practical implications The present study provides several valuable insights for future researchers, academicians and management institutions. Although implementation of flipped approach leads to a collaborative learning environment and prepares students for self-learning, it also offers educationalists to remodel their teaching pedagogy as per students’ learning and understanding needs. Originality/value The research demonstrates the successful implementation of qualitative and quantitative research techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of FC model in context of management education in India.

scholarly journals Enhancing student engagement in business sustainability through games

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 858-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kay Emblen-Perry
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Game Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Sustainability ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment ◽  
The Uk

Purpose This paper aims to explore the value students place on the sustainable strategies game (SSG) which seeks to improve student engagement in business sustainability through enhanced game-based learning. This game provides an alternative collaborative learning environment to the traditional instructivist approach to enrich Education for Sustainability (EfS) learning experiences and enhance student engagement. Design/methodology/approach Students’ reflections on their game-based learning experiences and suggestions for game development were collected through a short qualitative survey. Results are explored through three frameworks, namely, the multifaceted student value model, the dimensions of engagement framework and the UK higher education authority (HEA) framework for engagement through partnership. Findings Research findings suggest the SSG provides game-based learning within EfS that delivers “edutainment” within an active, collaborative and experiential learning environment that the students value. It is also able to challenge thinking and emotionally engage students with the fundamentals of business sustainability. Reflection-on-action and the students’ role as co-researchers in game development allow students to become active participants in their learning as well as knowledge producers and evaluators. These outcomes deliver the UK HEA’s core facets of student engagement through partnership. Research limitations/implications This practice-focused study presents the self-reported results of a one-time, small study which does not offer generalised, independently validated responses. However, the findings may be of interest to educators considering the adoption of game-based learning and those seeking new learning cultures for EfS. Practical implications Game-based learning and teaching approaches can achieve a learner-centred active, collaborative learning environment that enhances student engagement with business sustainability. Originality/value Experiences gained from this study should assist others in the implementation of game-based learning to engage students in business sustainability.

Using a stakeholder developed case study to develop soft skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 862-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Samkin ◽  
Monique Keevy
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ethical Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the extent to which a case study developed by a financial institution and completed within a collaborative learning environment can be used to develop soft skills. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire research instrument comprising open and closed response questions was used to collect the data. Findings The case study developed by the external stakeholder was found to be useful in developing soft skills. The primary skills identified by respondents were decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and research ability. However, the respondents believed that the collaborative learning element had the greatest impact on the development of skills, particularly ethical behaviour, professionalism and personal attributes. Research limitations/implications The results are not generalisable beyond the scope of the particular higher education institution in which the study was conducted and the country in which the study was situated. Additionally, this paper measured soft skills development through perceptions of participating students. An objective measurement of students’ immediate soft skills improvement is not considered. Nonetheless, the findings provide guidance to educators on how a case study developed by a financial institution and completed within a collaborative learning environment can be used to develop soft skills. Originality/value The paper makes three contributions. The first is to detail how a real-world case study with a substantial technical component can be used to develop soft skills. Second, the paper contributes to the real-world case study and collaborative learning elements literature and ascertains the effectiveness of both methods in developing various soft skills. Finally, the paper contributes to the limited literature on how external stakeholders can become involved in the development of accounting curriculum content.

scholarly journals Colaborative learning environment (CLE) en la asignatura de Fundamentos de gestión empresarial con la aplicación de m-learning y assessment feedback/feedforward mediante pares y sistemas de autorización presencial y virtual

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Sonia Martín Gómez ◽  
Cristina Masa Lorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Assessment Feedback ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment ◽  
Aprendizaje Colaborativo

Los cambios originados hace unos años con el Proceso de Bolonia y el establecimiento del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (eees) para lograr la convergencia y la comparabilidad en los sistemas educativos requieren introducir modificaciones en el proceso de aprendizaje tradicional. En este estudio se analiza cómo introducir esos cambios en la asignatura básica de Fundamentos de gestión empresarial, la cual se imparte en las facultades de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, aplicado al caso de la Universidad San Pablo-ceu. Para esto, se propone la creación de entornos colaborativos de aprendizaje (collaborative learning environment-cle), con la utilización para su desarrollo del aprendizaje colaborativo basado en problemas, mediante el uso de redes sociales a través de dispositivos móviles distintos (m-learning), y con la realización de feedback a fin de mejorar el aprendizaje entre los propios estudiantes y con el profesor a través de tutorías, bien sean presenciales o bien virtuales. Se trata de crear un entorno que incluya todos aquellos recursos que ayudan al alumno a buscar y organizar información y conocimiento. Estos recursos, que se pueden compartir con grupos de trabajo, en nuestro caso serán fundamentalmente redes sociales, dispositivos móviles y la plataforma virtual de la universidad a través de la cuál puede gestionarse y llevarse a cabo el proceso de formación. El curso funciona en dicha plataforma como un entorno exclusivo que contiene, entre otros medios, un sistema de mensajería interna y otro de foros, diseñados con el propósito de llevar a cabo tutorías individuales y colectivas.

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