FLIPPED CLASSROOMS AS A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING APPROACH: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
Abstract
The 'Flipped Classroom' is an innovative, student-centered teaching method in which the initial study of course material takes place outside the classroom, while class time is dedicated to active, collaborative, and problem-based learning activities. The objective of this study was to analyse the benefits and challenges of the flipped classroom and evaluate its effectiveness as a student-centred pedagogical approach. The study examined the method's impact on student participation and learning outcomes, its core components, implementation challenges, and strategies to address those challenges. The study was conducted using a 'Systematic Literature Review' (SLR) methodology and relied entirely on secondary data. The findings indicate that the flipped classroom fosters active participation, collaborative learning, and self-regulated learning among students, thereby enhancing their engagement and learning outcomes. However, technical limitations, inadequate student preparation, and excessive teacher workload were identified as major challenges to its implementation. The study further reveals that these challenges can be mitigated through proper planning, institutional support, technology accessibility, and teacher training. Thus, it can be concluded that, when implemented effectively, the flipped classroom is an efficient, flexible, and promising student-centered teaching method.