Action Research

1. Allison Breen
Western New England University

2. *This action research project explores the
concept of a flipped classroom and how
the parents of fifth grade students in a
suburban math, science, and social
studies classroom feel about the model
after being introduced to its structure
and some of its benefits.
*

3. *Data: Survey
*Participants: 25 parents of 5th grade math,
science, and social studies students in a
suburban district.
*When: 2nd week of school
*How: Paper copies with the option to use
an online survey link
*Background: Parents were provided a brief
introduction to the research and the
flipped classroom model.
*

4. *

5. *

6. *
20%
28%
52%
What are your initial feelings
about a "Flipped Classroom"
model?
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Indifferent
In Favor
Strongly In Favor

7. *
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Hands-On
Learning In
Class
More Teacher
Time
Videos as
Homework
Customized
Learning
Videos for
Absence
Videos for
Parents
What benefits of "Flipped Classroom" are most appealing?

8. *
8.33%
8.33%
29.17%
16.67%
37.50%
How supportive would you
be of your child/teacher
piloting this approach?
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Indifferent
In Favor
Strongly In Favor

9. *
*Will this be extra work?
*What if we don’t have internet
access?
*What if my child has questions?
*How do I make sure my child is
getting the right support?
*How will this impact my child?

10. *Continue to provide parents with information.
*Clarify parents’ misconceptions.
*Survey other 5th grade parents.
*Offer an informational session.
*Create a pilot program and conduct follow up
research.
*Regardless, provide videos for students who are
absent and parents who want to freshen up on
material.
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