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Table 4 Phases of the 5E framework and examples of activities in the online flipped classroom

From: Transitioning to the “new normal” of learning in unpredictable times: pedagogical practices and learning performance in fully online flipped classrooms

5E phase

Component

Sample teaching and learning activities

Mode

Engage

Pre-class

Depict real-life situations (videos, case-studies); trigger learners’ interest in the subject matter

Online (asynchronous)

Explore

Pre-class

Learner completes self-reflection (forum)

Learner asks questions if necessary (WeChat)

Online (asynchronous)

Explain

Pre-class

Learner articulates own opinions (forum)

Learner participates in focused peer discussion on specific issues/topics (forum)

Learner asks questions if necessary (WeChat)

Online (asynchronous)

Elaborate

In-class

Teacher-led class discussion to build understanding; teacher demonstration of strategies (if necessary) (Zoom)

Online (synchronous)

Evaluate

In-class

Student individual/group work and presentation, followed by teacher and peer feedback (Zoom)

Online (synchronous)