Flipped classroom

3. Advantages and disadvantages of the flipped classroom method

Speaking of teacher benefits, classroom time (according to the class schedule) can be focused on guided practice, problem solving, and differentiation. Short tests before class provide an insight into understanding, so it is easier to adapt activities to student needs. Once created, core materials standardize key explanations and remain permanent resources. From the student's perspective, the teaching materials they receive in advance enable learning at their own pace and repeating the more difficult parts. The teaching is then focused on the application of knowledge, discussion and quick (simultaneous) live feedback. Such a method encourages self-regulation, cooperation and responsibility for each student's own progress.

On the other hand, when it comes to shortcomings for teachers, creating or adapting quality teaching materials intended for independent work of students in advance (without real-time guidance and direction from teachers) and designing assessments require additional time and planning. Reliable technical infrastructure and support are needed, as well as a system for monitoring student preparation. Organizing group work and fairly evaluating participation can be demanding in larger groups. For students, a greater workload before class requires discipline, good time management, and stable motivation. Unequal access to technology and differences in digital skills can make preparation and participation difficult for some students. If they do not understand or skip the preparation, they come unprepared and cannot fully take advantage of the activities during the class period (however, this can also happen in the case of frontal teaching).