The Future of Education

The development of media and internet has changed the way how students access to knowledge.  Teachers all over the world have been using various ground-breaking pedagogical methodologies to engage and motivate students.  Flipping the classroom, the reversal of traditional lecture and homework components, is a relatively innovative pedagogical model introduced in Hong Kong, attracting many teachers to adopt this model in their teaching.  This study investigates teachers’ (of different subjects including English, Mathematics and Information Technology) pedagogical reasons for flipping the classroom as well as the stakeholders’ (parents, students and school administrators) perception and attitude in the use of flipping the classroom from three different secondary schools in Hong Kong.  Through lesson observation and interview with students, parents, teachers and school administrators, this research determines the effects of flipping the classroom, identifies the misconceptions and challenges teachers face in flipping the classroom, and uncovers the view and satisfaction level among parents, students and school administrators.  The implication for this study impacts research on teaching methodologies, e-Learning and teaching and technology.