The Flipped Classroom:

A Framework for Student Learning

Derek Bruff

Center for Teaching

Vanderbilt University

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Exposure

Practice &

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Feedback

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Flipped ApproachFlipped ApproachFlipped ApproachFlipped Approach

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(Asynchronous) (Asynchronous)(Synchronous)

Further

Exploration