Today, let’s dive into the innovative world of what is the Flipped Classroom, a dynamic teaching method that’s taking the corporate training landscape by storm.
Are you tired of the traditional lecture-style training sessions that leave you feeling disconnected and unengaged?
Well, the Flipped Classroom is here to change the game!
What is a Flipped Classroom?
The Flipped Classroom is a learner-centered instructional strategies where the typical sequence of classroom activities is reversed.
Instead of attending a lecture during the training session, participants are provided with the course material to study independently before the session begins. This is something we frequently hear from clients looking for presentation skills training.
The actual classroom time is then dedicated to interactive discussions, collaborative activities, and hands-on exercises, maximizing engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Benefits of a Flipped Classroom in Corporate Training:
1️⃣ Enhanced Engagement: Participants come prepared and actively participate in discussions, increasing knowledge retention and overall engagement.
2️⃣ Personalized Learning: Employees can progress at their own pace, addressing individual learning needs and challenges.
3️⃣ Immediate Application: Classroom time is devoted to practical classroom activities and exercises and real-life scenarios, enabling immediate application of knowledge.
4️⃣ Continuous Learning: Participants have access to course materials even after the training, promoting continuous learning and self-improvement.
Flipped Classroom Template Plan Example: Corporate Sales Training
Training Topic: “Mastering the Art of Effective Sales Presentations”
Pre-Classroom Preparation (To be completed by participants before the training session):
- Watch a pre-recorded video on “Structuring a Persuasive Sales Pitch” (20 minutes)
- Read a blog post on “Body Language and its Impact on Sales Presentations” (15 minutes)
- Complete a short online quiz to assess pre-knowledge (10 minutes)
In-Classroom Session (Total duration: 2 hours):
1️⃣ Warm-Up Activity (15 minutes): Icebreaker activity to create a positive learning environment and foster team cohesion.
2️⃣ Group Discussion (30 minutes): Divide participants into small groups to discuss the key takeaways from the pre-recorded video and blog post.
3️⃣ Expert Speaker Session (20 minutes): Invite a seasoned sales professional to share real-life experiences and insights on delivering successful sales presentations.
4️⃣ Role-Playing Exercises (40 minutes): Conduct interactive role-plays to practice the sales pitch techniques learned from the pre-classroom preparation.
5️⃣ Q&A and Feedback (15 minutes): Encourage participants to ask questions and provide constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
6️⃣ Recap and Action Plan (20 minutes): Summarize the key learnings and assist participants in creating a personalized action plan for implementing the techniques in their sales presentations.
Post-Classroom Follow-up:
- Access to the recorded session and course materials for review and reinforcement.
- Ongoing support through virtual forums or mentoring sessions with experienced sales trainers.
Remember, a Flipped Classroom is all about empowering learners and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
With 30+ years of training experience, I founded Oak Innovation (oakinnovation.com) in 1995. I help busy training professionals and business managers deliver better training courses in less time by giving them instant access to editable training course material. I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from University College Cork. I hold qualifications in Professional Development And Training from University College Galway. Clients include Apple, Time Warner, and Harvard University.
