Issues and Barriers
The issues and barriers to this method of instruction I feel are based on the large numbers of students that have passed through a educational system which has not trained them to have personal motivation. Thankfully, a small number of students, who are pursuing a future in higher academics, have this self-drive and motiving desire, would jump at the chance to use this stimulating method. The higher grade students of tomorrow need to be trained now,in their beginning school years. This also is true of the instructors that will be applying these methods.
The use of video to explain a procedure, for example fixing or assembling an object is extremely valuable, since, assuming the image and narrative sync correctly, the successful results will be self-evident. However, in the case of more complex, abstract concepts or notions, a video lecture may or may not be convincing to a student, particularly one accustomed to simply having video playing as part of their milieu.
I think part of our job is to inspire our kids to care. I think that personal motivation comes over time when the students see the rewards. If we can show them WHY this class is important to them, the motivation comes naturally. So, it's really about finding the WHY for them, and using that as the reason to participate in their own process.
Steve,
First, we start now. Secondly, we should never ignore the access issue or any other legitimate issue that face our student. As far as who is going to teach them, we're going to do our best to do this; however, this will also require that we teach the parents, fellow teachers, and administrators. It certainly will not be a quick fix.
Dr. Moody Crews
Ken,
I believe you are correct that we have been partially to blame for the lack of motivation on our students part.
Dr. Moody Crews
Ab..so..lutely. For whatever reason, there are lots of schools who just can't seem to see the goal....and it isn't just to pass some state mandated test! Everything I have read so far about flipped classrooms points to a requirement that students take control of their own learning. OK--when should this start? Even if you ignore the possibility that some students don't have access to (or can't afford) electronic equipment, when should they begin this motivational change--and who's going to teach them of it? I know I sound like I'm against this concept, but its quite the opposite. I just feel this method will work with a limited number of people without some massive changes in what we do now.
