The views of lecturers about flipped classroom model

Abstract

The aim of this study is determining views of lecturers about Flipped Classroom Model. Qualitative research techniques used to identify individuals view about a subject. Therefore, this study was carried out as a phenomenological approach. The participants included 11 lecturers in Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey. All of them observed Flipped lessons in classes. The data were collected the semi-structured interviews around persuasion stage and had been analyzed inductively through descriptive analysis and content analysis. Based on the results it has been determined that, according to lecturers’ views, Flipped Classroom Model facilitates teaching; improves learning by supplying flexible learning environment, doesn’t have complexity, is applicable for all kind of lectures except practical ones. Besides, the lecturers want to use this model in lessons. Consequently, this model’ observability is the most important feature. It can be stated that the usage of this model by the lecturers should be increased. Keywords: Flipped classroom, inverted classroom, lecturers, qualitative research, turkey.