Challenges of Flipped Classroom in a Blended Learning Environment at Higher Education

The fundamental idea behind the flipped classroom is the alternative method of traditional lecture in which a large amount of information is imparted to numerous students at a time. Lecturing may not be effective at promoting levels of learning beyond knowledge and comprehension. The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges faced by teachers that come across during the teaching – learning process through the method of flipped classroom in a blended learning environment. Using an exploratory design having quantitative approach, this study targeted teachers currently serving at the private and public universities in Karachi, Pakistan to collect data regarding the students’ engagement and their workload in the flipped classrooms using questionnaire. The findings reveal the increased students’ engagement yet increased workload of teaches. Therefore, the study recommends the educational institutes to arrange workshops for teachers to reduce their challenges for the implementation of the flipped classroom in a blended learning environment at higher education.