Flipped classroom – A student perspective of an innovative teaching method during the times of pandemic

Abstract

BackgroundFlipped Classroom is a blended form of learning in which the traditional didactic lectures are replaced by active classroom learning experience. Flipping the lectures outside the classroom and using the classroom for active interaction and projects has been the need of the hour. It is an innovative way of learning anatomy. MethodsThe study was done at Department of Anatomy, ESIC Medical College, KK Nagar, Chennai. After obtaining ethical committee approval and Consent for participating in the study, Pre-test questionnaire was shared through Google forms. The lecture PowerPoint about anatomy of larynx was shared with the students. Next day, during the scheduled class, the students were asked to present anatomy of larynx using different types of models. Post-test questionnaires were also shared, and the students were asked to submit feedback forms at the end of the session. The students were assessed by a group of subject experts who assessed the student’s anatomical knowledge, innovation with which they prepared the model, presentation, correctness of presentation and clinical application. ResultsOut of the 126 first year MBBS undergraduates, 100 students actively participated in the study. 41% of students agreed and 47% of students strongly agreed that flipped classroom was an enjoyable way of learning. 51% of students strongly agreed that they were able to go through the lecture prior to the presentation. ConclusionsFlipped classroom enhanced student learning through knowledge applications. Flipped classroom helped teachers to review and understand how much their students have read, retained, and applied the knowledge which was catered to them. There was largely a positive response for flipped classroom though flipped classroom cannot replace a regular classroom. Flipped classroom can be cumbersome as it involves extensive planning and coordination. It can be used to promote interest in the subject. Flipped classroom enhanced peer assisted learning.