About
For the last 20 years, I have worked as a Secondary Science/Physics Teacher/Tutor in the UK state system and abroad. Between 2012-2014, I taught at a leading international school in Bangkok. This is where I was introduced to flipped learning. The school was very ‘cutting edge’ in the use of technology and encouraged the adoption of creative teaching methods. Almost half the teachers in the science department were 'flipping' their classrooms.
On returning to the UK, in 2014, I decided to try out flipped learning as part of my professional development. I prepared a small unit to teach to a lower sixth physics class, producing video material and worksheets for students to complete. The experience was very rewarding, and made me completely rethink my approach to teaching.
The following year, I persuaded my colleagues in the physics department to flip a whole module. For this, I produced worksheets for students to complete at home, and links to relevant online material, including video. Because of time constraints, I chose not to produce my own instructional videos. I found, however, that there is plenty of excellent video material already in existence. It occurred to me that what was lacking were good quality worksheets to accompany video material, to progress and test student understanding.
At Flipped Around Physics, I have worked on addressing this gap. I have strived to produce worksheets that lead students through topics in a clear, step-by-step manner. This is accompanied by the very best video (and other) instructional resources that I have been able to locate on the internet.
I am also working on Google Form versions of worksheets. This enables teachers to set preparation work and view student responses prior to a lesson.
This is very much a developing project, which will, with membership support, continue to grow and improve with time. Please contact me if you would like to make any suggestions.
Enjoy!
On returning to the UK, in 2014, I decided to try out flipped learning as part of my professional development. I prepared a small unit to teach to a lower sixth physics class, producing video material and worksheets for students to complete. The experience was very rewarding, and made me completely rethink my approach to teaching.
The following year, I persuaded my colleagues in the physics department to flip a whole module. For this, I produced worksheets for students to complete at home, and links to relevant online material, including video. Because of time constraints, I chose not to produce my own instructional videos. I found, however, that there is plenty of excellent video material already in existence. It occurred to me that what was lacking were good quality worksheets to accompany video material, to progress and test student understanding.
At Flipped Around Physics, I have worked on addressing this gap. I have strived to produce worksheets that lead students through topics in a clear, step-by-step manner. This is accompanied by the very best video (and other) instructional resources that I have been able to locate on the internet.
I am also working on Google Form versions of worksheets. This enables teachers to set preparation work and view student responses prior to a lesson.
This is very much a developing project, which will, with membership support, continue to grow and improve with time. Please contact me if you would like to make any suggestions.
Enjoy!
Dr. John Eyre