The Flipped-Blended Model for STEM Education to Improve Students' Performances

  • Authors

    • Basuki Wibawa
    • Seipah Kardipah
    2018-05-22
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.29.14298
  • Flipped-Blended, STEM Education, Active Learning, Student-Centered

  • Abstract

    Flipped-Blended model, a combination of flipped classroom and blended learning environment, has become increasingly popular, especially in K-12 education. Flipped-Blended model takes advantage of technology for a more flexible learning environment and facilitates a more learner-centered as well as a more active learning in classroom. Flipped-Blended can be seen as an innovation and a new learning paradigm. This is more than just flipped the in-class and out-class activities, the flipped-blended also change the passive learning into active learning. This model can work well for STEM education due to its active learning and learner-centered nature. Thus, students can explore themselves in class by doing lab work or doing research in small group or individuals. Research method used was a descriptive method. This conceptual paper describes many of the characteristics of flipped-blended model and STEM education. The paper concludes by proposing a flipped-blended theoretical model and offers recommendation regarding implementation in STEM Education.

     

     

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    Wibawa, B., & Kardipah, S. (2018). The Flipped-Blended Model for STEM Education to Improve Students’ Performances. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(2.29), 1006-1009. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.29.14298

    Received date: 2018-06-19

    Accepted date: 2018-06-19

    Published date: 2018-05-22