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From Traditional Science Teaching to the i2Flex Classroom

Published:2021 Issue: Volume: Page:428-445
ISSN:2327-1892
Container-title:Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model
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Author:

Kerkines Ioannis S. K.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. American Community Schools (ACS), Athens, Greece

Abstract

The chapter contains a personal reflection of the challenges encountered when a multilayered job transition took place: a PhD scholar doing scientific research and teaching in the Greek high-school system with traditional means and teaching philosophy transformed into an IB (International Baccalaureate) Science teacher using a constructivist teaching approach and technology tools to facilitate instruction. It is discussed how the i2Flex methodology was instrumental in guiding this transition. Relevant interventions in the IB classroom are described and discussed. An account of how previous experience in different sectors affected this transition is presented. Finally, i2Flex-based practices promoting student engagement and fair assessment in a fully online teaching setting are discussed.

Publisher

IGI Global

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