Flipping the Classroom to Improve Student Innovation Ability in Teaching of Environmental Chemistry

Abstract: Flipped Classroom supported by information technology is a new kind of teaching model, but there are some problems in the practice of flipped classroom. In this paper the design of flipped classroom centered by learners was presented. This kind of flipped classroom was applied in the teaching of Environmental chemistry in the University for Nationalities. The teaching effects show that the new teaching model can improve the teaching quality and innovation ability of students remarkably. The following conclusions can be drawn from this study: learners are the dominants in the flipped classroom. Teacher, content of courses and adaptability of the learners should be considered for the design of flipped classroom. The purpose of design is to guide the learners’ study demand, construct reasonable learning values, and mobilize learning enthusiasm. The teacher of the flipped classroom should pay attention to the individual difference to cultivate innovative talents.

Key words: flipped classroom, teaching of environmental chemistry, undergraduate education