WHAT IS BLENDED / PERIPHERAL LEARNINGS IN ENGLISH? WHAT IS A FLIPPED CLASSROOM?

WHAT IS BLENDED LEARNING?

Blended Learning is simply one of learning systems used in language learning classes. This technique is combining two learning techniques:

Blended Learning

One of these techniques is learning in brick-and-mortar setting. That learning technique means learning in the class by face-to-face interaction. In other words, learning by traditional methods.

The other one is for reinforcement learning with online materials by technological devices.

Tests, exercises, videos and any other activities related to the lesson are given to the students to review subjects given by the teacher in the class.

For example:

Firstly, teacher teaches the subject in GTM in the class. (face to face interaction appears)

Then, teacher gives to students some online materials to reinforce their learning. (online material use appears)

As a conclusion, learning is blended with face-to-face interaction and online materials.

WHAT IS A FLIPPED CLASSROOM?

A flipped classroom paves the way for language teaching in-person (face-to-face). Well, what is this and how can it contribute to teaching a language?

Teaching in a flipped classroom technique requires students to be prepared by some online materials for the lesson before in-person learning time.

A Flipped Classroom

In flipped classroom , students are given some online materials related to the next class, and they do a preparation by these materials. Technological devices are used by this way.

When the students come to the class, teaching starts in-person.

A flipped classroom provides students a basis before learning in the class. So, they can understand the topic easily.

Students can know roughly what is the topic about which they will face in the class.

These preparatory online materials are used for learning the subject much easier.

WHAT IS PERIPHERAL LEARNING?

Peripheral learning is to get the knowledge through surrounding visual aids.

Peipheral learning has a great importance in teaching young learners.

Posters, pictures, lists of words hung on the wall are some of potential materials for peripheral learning.

It is crucial while teaching a language to beginners.

Peripheral Learning