Flipping for the masses University of the Free State Lauren Oosthuizen Louise Strydom hingll@ufs.ac.za strydoml@ufs.ac.za T: +27(0)51 401 9111 | info@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za
Overview Higher education and FYE in South Africa • FYE at the University of the Free State • Challenges before flipping the classroom • Flipping for the masses • What does the data say? • The way forward • University of the Free State (South Africa)
HIGHER EDUCATION AND FYE IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa: a few facts University of the Free State (South Africa)
Higher education in South Africa 35% of first-years drop out after their first year. • Less than 50% of students who enrol for diplomas or degrees ever • graduate. Only one in three students of the intake into 3 year degrees graduate in • record time or within 4 years. Fewer than 50% receive a higher education qualification after 5 years. • University of the Free State (South Africa)
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Current FYE in South Africa Different models of FYE across the country – most models focus on a connection of service points. Institution 1 Institution 2 Institution 3 1. Placement testing 1. Early Assessment 1. Orientation 2. Orientation and 2. Careers Service 2. Computer skills registration 3. Wellness Service 3. Career information programme 4. Orientation and 4. Financial advice 3. Library and LMS Advocacy 5. Success skills (time orientation 5. Writing Centre management, exam 4. Tracking of student 6. Information website preparation) performance 7. Academic and non- 5. Tutorial programmes academic support 6. Co-curricular activities workshops 7. Residences as centres of academic excellence University of the Free State (South Africa)
Way forward for FYE in South Africa South African National Resource Centre effective 2015 • First SANRC conference in May 2015 • University of the Free State (South Africa)
FYE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
UFS101 as the core curriculum module Different from the typical University 101 model. • Focus on a shared intellectual experience. • Housed within the Centre for Teaching and Learning. • Delivered on a large scale - 5000 students in 2014. • Flipping the classroom in 2014. • University of the Free State (South Africa)
UFS101 growth in student numbers 2014 = 200 students (Bloemfontein campus) 2013 2012 BFN: Full roll out with 4600 students 2011 QQ: Full roll out BFN: Full roll out with 400 students with 4000 students KBY: Full roll out QQ: Pilot of 150 BFN: Full roll out with 100 students students with 2000 students BFN: Pilot with 200 students University of the Free State (South Africa)
UFS101 2013: A core curriculum for all first-year students 2 lectures Learning 7 units experience Tutorial 16 credit compulsory Assessments: module 50% or higher to pass Blackboard Attendance: 70% needed to pass 2 study guides University of the Free State (South Africa)
UFS101 content 2012-2014 Learning Topic Discipline Experience How to become democratic and Anthropology Sculpture Walk cultivated citizens? Social Media and the My rights vs. your rights? Law Law Multiculturalism in Why is the financial crisis global? Economics business How green is green? Chemistry Chem-Magic Show Dealing with Battle How should we deal with our violent History & Pedagogy Scars: past? Video documentary Astronomy & Are we alone? Astronomy Fair Astrophysics Media, Love and How do people change? Social Psychology Relationships University of the Free State (South Africa)
CHALLENGES BEFORE FLIPPING THE CLASSROOM
Large Class Teaching • Comprise between 150 and 300 students or up to 500 students. • UFS101 = Megaclass University of the Free State (South Africa)
Characteristics of the traditional classroom Teacher-centred Lecturer imparts knowledge Group work Unsuccessful teaching and Static learning environment learning methodology in the Repeat information modern educational Face-to-face Assessments – repeat environment information Lack of discussion Lack of problem solving University of the Free State (South Africa)
FLIPPING FOR THE MASSES
UFS101 2014: Flipping a core curriculum for the masses Flipped Discussion Teaching (FDT) Model Flipped classroom Discussion as a way of Naked Teaching approach teaching approach Mode of delivery Technology University of the Free State (South Africa)
How does the flipped classroom look? Read Watch Grade Attend prep online prep class material lecture material University of the Free State (South Africa)
Flipping the content University of the Free State (South Africa)
Standardising discussion classes
Logistics University of the Free State (South Africa)
(Wo)manpower 40 Teaching Assistants TA Coordinator Research Assistant Attendance Assistant Project Student Assessment Manager Coordinator Assistant Student Assistants Logistics Logistics Coordinator Assistant University of the Free State (South Africa)
WHAT DOES THE DATA SAY?
Goal of the flipped classroom Enhance student engagement • Encourage critical thinking • Improve problem-solving • Articulate thoughts in front of peers • Articulate thoughts on paper • Enhance knowledge acquisition through application •
Student engaging with the content: Goals of the flipped classroom: student "The interactive parts you could click on. made using experience the eGuide interesting for me" 100 90 Student engagement in classes: 80 72 67 64 70 "getting to know other students and where they 57 60 come from. interacting with them and listening to 50 their views" 40 "I liked interacting with other students and learning 30 more. What I mostly enjoyed is hearing other 20 students opinion and the learning experience its self 10 it was worth the while." 0 critical thinking academic thinking about academic argumentation problems writing Critical Thinking: Problem-solving: “ it gave everyone to think critically and it broke debates “ helped me to think critically and to solve certain and issues among the students after every learning issues that i came across with, academically. experience, you feel to know more and more about prepares me for future references .” things ” Critical Thinking: Application: “ UFS101 has been a very challenging module for me in “ I like how ufs101 teaches one to think critically the first semester, in manner that it has challenged to about issues in the real world and apply ones think critically and try to look at things through a knowledge on/in different situations ” different angle .“ Critical Thinking: Application: “ This moduel has helped me to think critically and out of “They showed me how how i can apply certain things the box, to look at things from different angles .” in real life that I have learned in my whole school career and what i am still learning .”
Student engagement Academic challenge Learning with peers 50%+ 70%+ MCQs prepared me for class I was able to discuss content with • • peers during discussion classes. The written assessments challenged • me to apply the knowledge I have It was easy to express my opinion • learned in the unit during discussion classes. It was easier to express my The assessments enabled me to • • continue learning about the module opinion in the face-to-face discussion class than in the online discussion class. Campus environment Open door policy with implementation • Experiences with faculty team and Teaching Assistants. 85%+ Check students’ written assignments • Teaching Assistants were helpful, • and refer them to the Write Site. friendly, prepared for discussion Consult with students and refer them • classes, respectful toward all to Academic Advising. students and encouraged Consult with students and refer them participation of all students in • to Counseling Services. discussion classes. University of the Free State (South Africa)
Student engagement Bigger (2005) details student engagement factors as key role players in a successful first-year programme. However, student engagement cannot be enhanced if the teaching and learning environment does not allow for it. The flipped classroom approach zooms in on the indicators for student engagement and makes it a reality. University of the Free State (South Africa)
Student experience of the flipped classroom It was helpful to access prep material I like the way UFS101 is delivered. and online lectures before class. 64% 76% My learning would be enhanced if my The way UFS101 is delivered other modules were also delivered enhanced my learning. this way. 62% 53% = 100 students University of the Free State (South Africa)
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