Integrated flipped classroom in teaching economics

Abstract

This paper intends to share the experience of teaching an undergraduate course “International Economics”, using an integrated flipped classroom approach. The core idea is still the flipped classroom approach in which videos about the theoretical part are being accessed at home, in advance of class. Classroom becomes the place for collaborative learning. Lecturer still plays a leading role in the directing the learning process. Because of the passive learning attitude of Hong Kong students, traditional lecture are being used as a warm up and closing remark for the class. Evaluating students’ satisfaction survey, there is a significant improvement in the survey score and students are keen in providing comments to help improving the teaching method.