Flipped Classroom and Constructivism
Constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky) focuses on learners actively constructing knowledge through experience, interaction, and reflection.
Element Explanation
Active Learning Flipped classrooms encourage students to actively engage with content during class (group tasks, debates, real-world problems).
Student-Centered Learning becomes learner-driven, not teacher-driven—students are responsible for preparing before class.
Social Interaction Class time emphasizes collaborative work, which aligns with social constructivism (Vygotsky).
Scaffolding Teachers act as facilitators, offering support only when needed, just as in constructivist practice.
Conclusion: The flipped classroom embodies constructivist principles by shifting control to the learner and promoting meaning-making through interaction.