Flipped Classroom model

Action Planning Template
Goal: Evaluate the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom model in mathematics
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Identify teachers with the ability, knowledge, and willingness to utilize the Flipped Classroom model	Ben Bordlemay or Department Head	Dec 2012-Jan 2013 unless another year is needed	Teachers with the ability and knowledge of online resources to utilize the Flipped Classroom model	Interview of Teachers and their comfort level with online resources.
Create Committee to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flipped classroom model	Ben Bordlemay, Department Head, or site supervisor	Dec 2012-Feb 2013	Teachers from each level that can meet on a regular basis.	Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom model and share best practices.
Evaluate student progress	Ben Bordlemay and/or committee	Dec2012-May 2013	TAKS, STAAR, District Assessments, and Teacher Assesments	Evaluate student progress at the committee meeting and discuss best practices and ideas of improvement
Create data bank of Flipped Classroom lessons	Ben Bordlemay and/or Committee	Dec 2012-August 2013	Flipped Classroom Lessons	The committee will review Flipped Classroom lessons and create a data bank of the best available lessons so teachers can resource them at a late date.

Action Research PLan

Action Research Project Benjamin Bordlemay

Process Overview

Exploring Possibilities of Flipped Classroom Model for Mathematics

All of the following steps correspond to the Harris et al. text, but also addresses aspects of the Dana text as noted.

1.      Setting the Foundation –Based on discussions with my site supervisor and the district instructional technologists, the Flipped Classroom Model for teaching mathematics courses at our high school will be evaluated for effectiveness of student achievement. The goal of my action research project is to evaluate the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model in correlation with higher student achievement in the classroom and on state exams.

 

2.      Analyzing Data- Various data gathering will be utilized in analyzing the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom model in the mathematics classroom. Year over year TAKS and STAAR data will be a primary source of information used in evaluation. Online surveys of student and teacher participants will also be used in gathering thoughts and usefulness from the classroom and suggestions on improvement from those involved.

 

3.      Developing Deeper Understanding – I will use research done on similar campuses as well as interviews with stakeholders on campus to assess the concerns and viewpoints regarding using the Flipped Classroom model in the mathematics curriculum. Online surveys with a suggestion area will provide other feedback from students and teachers as far aa the affects of learning in the classroom.

 

4.      Engage in Self-Reflection- Questions to consider

 

a.      Do I have the needed resources and time to conduct the research effectively?

b.      Do I have the skills and resources to present my findings to the faculty and assist in the implementation of changes, if needed, to a Flipped Classroom model?

c.      Will I be able to encourage teachers to participate in my interviews and surveys about the Flipped Classroom model?

d.      Are the technology resources available and teachers properly trained to institute the Flipped Classroom model?

 

5.      Exploring Programmatic patterns- I plan to discuss my findings in-depth with my administration on campus as well as the Mathematics department head. I would like to assist in the implementation of the Flipped Classroom model procedures and acknowledge best practices as to better help my fellow mathematics teachers. What skills and resources will the teaching team need to be successful in increasing student achievement?How will I help the teachers “buy-in” to the Flipped Classroom model and the students as well since  most students are not utilizing at home online resources?

 

6.      Determining Direction- Double checking my approach to implementing my action research project

 

a.      I am clear on the questions I am trying to research. I am attempting to resolve the question of the effectiveness on student achievement in implementing the Flipped Classroom model into the curriculum.

b.      I will need to acquire the assistance of several mathematics teachers in the department preferably in different subjects as well as the Instructional technologist.

c.      I will collaboratively work the teachers in the mathematics department to complete surveys, look at testing data, and interviews to assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom model.

d.      The timeline is realistic and will be adjusted if needed if additional time is necessary.

e.      The plan to monitor the project will be effective based on TAKS and STAAR data and district assessments and teacher assessments.

f.       I will evaluate the plans effectiveness based on the information obtained from TAKS and STAAR data. The plan will be deemed effective if the TAKS and STAAR data shows that the Flipped Classroom model has a positive effect on student achievement.

g.      If the data shows improvement on certain Flipped Classrooms and not on others, then I will need to evaluate what characteristics make an effective Flipped Classroom and what needs to be done to assist in the creation of more effective Flipped Classrooms in the future.

 

 

 

7.      Taking Action for School Improvement- I feel that a committee needs to be formed for the evaluation of the practicality of the Flipped Classroom model so that it can be evaluated throughout the year and best practices could be shared with all the stakeholders involved. Preferably, this committee would comprise of at least one teacher from each of the participating principles.

 

8.      Sustain Improvement-I would like to further research effective Flipped Classroom teaching strategies and compile a data bank of Flipped Classroom lessons for the district to use as they see fit.

 

 

Adminstrators Use of Blogs

Educational leaders might use blogs as a means of communication with the faculty. This could be done with a weekly newsletter. That way, all of the newsletters are saved online and teachers who might not have the time to review them each week, can read them at their leisure. Teachers could also search through archived posts to find past topics or information shared.

Action Research Reflection

I have learned that action research is an intuitive form of professional development. It allows administrators and teachers to be involved in the developing the question, the process by which the question will be evaluated, data gathering and reflection. With these steps, action research is allowed to naturally be a cyclical cycle of development and revision so that best practices are forthcoming. Participating in action research helps deter teacher or administrator isolation by working collaboratively with other professionals. Second, by engaging in the process, principals become role models for the teachers and the students by taking ownership of their own learning. Another benefit in action research is that it can help best practices flourish at your school. And finally, taking to time to participate in action research helps slow down the pace that characterizes principals’ work.

            Action research would be beneficial in inquiring about multiple issues that affect the school. Action research can be involved in inquiring about how tardiness affects a certain subgroup in relation to their grade. Another idea is what aspects of technology are effective in increasing overall student achievement. Another idea would be if increased technological uses in the classroom correlate to increased achievement scores in the classroom.