Hopefully we can avoid confusion tonight with these specific definitions of “mastery” & “mastery teaching” and the diagram I borrowed from @jonbergmann#flipclass#flipclasschat
Welcome, welcome, welcome!!
Introduce yourselves to #flipclass#flipclasschat
grade level, subject, location, flipping experience…
and 1 somewhat unusual skill or knowledge you have mastered
I teach 8th grade US History/Govt in Massachusetts (4 more school days!). This is my 5th year of #flipclass.
Tonight I am guest-hosting this #flipclasschat.
My mastered skill is parallel-parking.
hello all, matthew from illinois HS math teacher 6ish years flipping. skill? I can use a sewing machine as long as we use "mastered" loosely
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Hello! I teach 6th grade math in North Carolina. I just finished my first year teaching and can’t wait to learn more about flipping my class! #flipclass
I teach K-6 library & technology in Omaha, NE. I made a few screencasts last year for students to use during activities. It was nice not to have to say the same thing over and over. An unusual skill… laying down contact paper smoothly. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Hello! I am Sarah. I teach 5th grade Science & Social Studies in Nebraska! My flipping experience is very new, but I am really interested in learning more. I am currently taking classes to broaden my horizons in the blended learning world. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Q1 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
If students have NOT mastered essential information about your subject…
...what big problems would that cause for him/her/you?
(extra credit for related anecdotes, examples, GIFs)
"Unusual" depends on context If I am found lying in almost any yoga position I have fallen from a great height or something else has gone horribly wrong #inflexible#flipclass#flipclasschat
A1: You can’t move forward with content without understanding the stuff that comes first. Students would only get further and further behind if you moved forward without them understanding first. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Hi #flipclass My name is Elizabeth and I teach 3rd grade (all subjects except social studies). I am really interested in hearing from @flipping_A_tchr and his flipped classroom!
My name is Karen Faucett. I am new to twitter and am currently using it as part of my FINAL masters class. (hence the course hashtag!) I teach Chemistry Biology, A&P, Physics and Forensics. My master skill is multitasking with 4 boys & extras it is a must #edu
I love this... "rural high school" my education heart is translating, convincing, and conjolling others like myself that are rural in nature that #flipclass is not just for wealthy or urbanized districts #flipclasschat
I’m the academic director of a rural high school. I have twelve years of experience. None of my teachers are familiar with the concept of a flipped classroom #flipclasschat
A1 real-life example: the student who made a gorgeous-looking poster on the WRONG Treaty of Paris
(yes there were two: one ended the French & Indian War, the other resolved the Revolutionary War 20 years later) #flipclass
A1- When students have not mastered the info presented it causes delays in moving forward with the class. Even when giving the videos and reading before hand many students don't take the time to complete them. No discussion takes place with no background. #flipclass
I am a third grade teacher and I just completed my fifth year of teaching. When I am self-contained, I teach all subjects, but when I am departmentalized, I teach ELA. #flipclass
I teach sciences that build on each other. If Ss can’t master charges on atoms, they struggle with formulas, predict products, and stoich. Anatomy Ss have trouble following processes if they struggle with biochemistry. #FlipClass#flipclasschat
Q1 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
If students have NOT mastered essential information about your subject…
...what big problems would that cause for him/her/you?
(extra credit for related anecdotes, examples, GIFs)
History topics work the same way. We're telling a story here, so if you miss a "chapter" then you won't really understand the next "pages"! #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1: Math often builds from one concept to the next; therefore, when a student does not understand essential information, moving to the next step will lilkey cause the student to grow frustrated and quit. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1 This may be where @flipping_A_tchr is headed but in every educational system that moves forward with curriculum sans mastery students will fall further behind. just b/c I move forward does not mean Ss do #flipclass#flipclasschat
Q2 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
When students HAVE mastered essential information about your subject…
...what wonderful things can they do/understand in your class?
I still see this in 6th grade! I have many Ss that are not able to complete the assignment because they are not able to do the basic math such as multiplication. #flipclass
A2: When students understand your subject, then they are excited to be there and to pay attention. They are able to complete more intricate projects because they are beyond the basics. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2: Students would be able to make connections to previous and future lessons and most importantly feel successful and good about themselves as learners
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Yes, those connections are so important! They can't possibly make these meaningful comparisons/contrasts/etc without real understanding #flipclass#flipclasschat#truth
When they have mastered a TEK or concept, not only are they enjoying school more, but they want to be challenged and find ways to extend their learning. #READ5305#flipclass
A2. I make them lab aids. They help others (if they are far ahead) when I am busy with a small group. If they don’t want to be lab aids, then they can work on extension activities. #flipclasschat#flipclass
Q2 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
When students HAVE mastered essential information about your subject…
...what wonderful things can they do/understand in your class?
We can't forget or underestimate the importance of motivation and excitement. How frustrating it must be when students know the class is "moving on" without them!
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A2: When students understand your subject, then they are excited to be there and to pay attention. They are able to complete more intricate projects because they are beyond the basics. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2 Ss with mastery are able to do so much with their knowledge! Make connections, use in the future, and focus attention to the bigger picture #flipclass
A2 When students have mastered the material using the flipped concept they come into the classroom ready to discuss, plan, create, move forward. They now have the motivation to move and not just sit with a confused look. #flipclass
A2: Students will be able to make connections to future skills/information. Their engagement will be high and their learning has potential to grow. #edu5213SBU#FlipClass
Moving on without them. What way to look at it. It is the hardest thing to see and yet we do it due to time constraints. They is why flipped classrooms has got to be a better way. #flipclass#flipclasschat
#flipclass#edu5213SBU A2. When students HAVE mastered, they can better appreciate and understand moral, ethical, and societal implications. For example, understanding the basics of ecology can lead to cultural issues of recycling and maintenance of national parks
A2 Ss with mastery are able to do so much with their knowledge! Make connections, use in the future, and focus attention to the bigger picture #flipclass
Robin, when they do understand the sky is the limit. All we need to do is facilitate the next step and they move up. The tough thing might be what we plan for them to do to move forward. If we let them choose then more learning takes place. #flipclass
That's the overall goal, right?
If I find a better method than #flipclass, then I will ditch it in an instant .... but in 5 years I still haven't found anything close to a better option!
Q3 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Presuming that we’ve flipping nailed down the “DI” part of the diagram, which step of the process is the most difficult to implement in real life?
[related article: https://t.co/uQhCNpgIp2]
A3: Going deeper. Some students don’t want to put in the effort to actually do/make something. You can create the coolest project, but there is always someone who just sits there until you push them enough to get busy. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Mr swan with a number of folks new to #flipclass might we digress just a bit and explain how #flipclass might fit within the "mastery teaching" model? #flipclasschat
That's the overall goal, right?
If I find a better method than #flipclass, then I will ditch it in an instant .... but in 5 years I still haven't found anything close to a better option!
A3: Reassessing after remediation. Students seem to think that if they take a "test" then they are done with learning the subject. "So why do we need to take the test again?"
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Sure thing @matthew_t_moore!
Maybe the diagram for Q3 will be a little helpful.
Since I have "cloned myself" with the videos, students can learn the essential info for mastery on their own time & pace. (no afterschool sessions required)
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Mr swan with a number of folks new to #flipclass might we digress just a bit and explain how #flipclass might fit within the "mastery teaching" model? #flipclasschat
That's the overall goal, right?
If I find a better method than #flipclass, then I will ditch it in an instant .... but in 5 years I still haven't found anything close to a better option!
Q3 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Presuming that we’ve flipping nailed down the “DI” part of the diagram, which step of the process is the most difficult to implement in real life?
[related article: https://t.co/uQhCNpgIp2]
A3: I struggle with the assess/remediate cycle, i.e. how to structure this, what happens if Ss get stuck in the cycle and cant escape, what would this look like in my class if I'm moving towards mastery??? #flipclass
A3: Going Deeper - With so many time constraints, I often feel I basically have time to teach the material, practice a little, and then assess. I struggle with often not feeling like I've gone deep enough for many standards. #flipclass#flipclasschat
The 'going deeper' is actually what I plan for. The "DI" video-lessons teach essential knowledge (vocab, basics about historical events, etc.) that get us to the Good Stuff
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A3: Going deeper! I have run into the struggle of apathetic students this year and it is hard enough to get some of them to even complete the task at hand. #flipclass
A1: Biggest problem if my students don’t master the essentials of Government is that they don’t understand their value in the system and they fail to become involved. They are more susceptible to misinformation, hyperbole, and other deceptions. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A3: I struggle with the assess/remediate cycle, i.e. how to structure this, what happens if Ss get stuck in the cycle and cant escape, what would this look like in my class if I'm moving towards mastery??? #flipclass
I agree with you. There is so much information to give out and so little time to really dig in deep and find all the little nuances that make learning great! #flipclass#flipclasschat
Q4 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Let’s put our flipping heads together to brainstorm 10 different ways to check for students’ mastery of a skill, concept, or curricular content knowledge
They are doing this in NC with the state test. We need to come up with more interesting ways to capture our students rather than having the memorize the information or think negatively about learning. #flipclass
Q3 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Presuming that we’ve flipping nailed down the “DI” part of the diagram, which step of the process is the most difficult to implement in real life?
[related article: https://t.co/uQhCNpgIp2]
A2: When my students master it they spread their knowledge to their families, friends and communities. They find their efficacy and voice. It is truly wonderful to see them be empowered and empowering others. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Q4 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Let’s put our flipping heads together to brainstorm 10 different ways to check for students’ mastery of a skill, concept, or curricular content knowledge
Most of my class time:
* discussions of content (whole-class and/or small group)
* students' work on projects (independent or collaborative)
* historical simulation experience
* assessment (formative / summative)
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A3: I find the hardest part is the “remediate” because it takes pausing and getting a sense of things so that you don’t get focused on the pressures of time and can focus on how to work the skills development back in. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Q5 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Is there anything we teach that does not fit a flipped-mastery approach?
Do we teach some things that cannot possibly be mastered?
goodness, this hour is flying by!
Last question for #flipclass#flipclasschat coming up in a moment, but the conversation can continue as long as we like!
Q4 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Let’s put our flipping heads together to brainstorm 10 different ways to check for students’ mastery of a skill, concept, or curricular content knowledge
Q5 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Is there anything we teach that does not fit a flipped-mastery approach?
Do we teach some things that cannot possibly be mastered?
I love your quiz/regrade policy and scores!! Would you say you give a quiz on a 3 day cycle? Do you see your Ss every day? And this is MS right? (sorry for all the questions!) #flipclass
A5 I think that the only limits to our teaching using a flipped-mastery approach is our own lack of imagination. Get those juices flowing. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Yes, my classes meet every day.
I always give 2 or 3 school nights for flipped video HW.
The actual quiz takes 10-12 mins of class. Retakes should happen ASAP (within 2 or 3 more days)
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Q5 for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Is there anything we teach that does not fit a flipped-mastery approach?
Do we teach some things that cannot possibly be mastered?
A5: I think that anything we teach can have a video component, as an intro to the lesson or in demonstrating the steps in a big project, or anything in between. But can anyone really master anything? 😜 #flipclass#flipclasschat
A5:
Can students "master" an appreciation of literature or history?
Is it possible to gain "mastery" of the skill of personal/metacognitive reflection?
#flipclass#flipclasschat#DevilsAdvocate
before anyone slips out of here just a reminder that until September we are 1st and 3rd mondays for formal #flipclass and informal hangout the other mondays #flipclass#flipclasschat moderators and dates for next installment are.....
I was sorta thinking the same thing. I want my students to fall in love with reading. I think reading is always a practice- you can always do/be better. #edu5213SBU#flipclass#flippclasschat
A5
I have debated (internally and externally with #flipclass colleagues) whether flipping looks different for STEM vs. humanities disciplines. Is mastery inherently different in these subjects??
Exit Ticket for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Finish this sentence anyway you like (perhaps not necessarily related to flipped mastery)
This summer I would really like to try __________
ET: This summer I would really like to try riding my new bike on trails and stuff… generally being outside instead of being behind a computer screen! #flipclass#flipclasschat
Exit Ticket for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Finish this sentence anyway you like (perhaps not necessarily related to flipped mastery)
This summer I would really like to try __________
Exit Ticket for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Finish this sentence anyway you like (perhaps not necessarily related to flipped mastery)
This summer I would really like to try __________
Absolutely! Our students can see our passion. That along with finding ways for students to personally connect- that helps feed their appreciation. #flipclass#edu5213SBU#flipclasschat
BUT that love/respect of reading depends on some mastered skills (decoding, comprehension, etc.) or else it's just a chore, right?
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Exit Ticket for #flipclass#flipclasschat
Finish this sentence anyway you like (perhaps not necessarily related to flipped mastery)
This summer I would really like to try __________
Looks like we're winding down for #flipclass#flipclasschat ... good night everybody, and let's stay in contact!
Next livechat is July 2, right @matthew_t_moore?
Right. It's hard to love something that is always defeating you and making you feel like a failure. You have to have the basics. Once you have the tools, you can start to build a reading life and learning to read for joy, (or learning, stress-relief, etc.) #edu5213SBU#flipclass
BUT that love/respect of reading depends on some mastered skills (decoding, comprehension, etc.) or else it's just a chore, right?
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