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How did this framework come about?

Upon hearing the benefits of  the Flipped Model Classroom, it was decided to trial this teaching approach in a higher education cohort of students.  Although the trial was successful with positive feedback from students and facilitators, there were some very obvious gaps in regards to a framework or working definition to guide the planning and implementation of this teaching approach within an adult classroom of students.  Therefore, through the process of critical evaluation, and reviewing key philosophies such as Adult Learning Principles (Knowles), 12 Brain Principles (Caine) and Self Efficacy theory (Bandura), the Higher Expectation Framework was created.
The Higher Expecatation Framework consists of 5 levels which begins at the initial thought processes, through the planning stages and finishes with the implementation in the classroom.  These levels can be used separately, or as a process to be followed.  Each level utilises the RCEA approach.
 
  • Higher Expectation Thought Process
  • Higher Expectation Concept Planning
  • Higher Expectation Lesson Plan
  • Higher Expectation Course Design
  • Higher Expectation Classroom
The RCEA approach is the key to applying the Higher Expectation Framework into any adult learning situation.  These four stages ensure that students are gaining the deepest benefits from the classroom situation. The four stages include
 
  • Review (and establish the foundations of concepts)
  • Connect (concepts to prior knowledge)
  •  Extend (and construct deeper knowledge through peer interaction)
  • Apply (the knowledge to life situation)

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If you would like to know more about this Higher Expectation Framework, click on the button below.  We do ask that if you decide to trial this in your classroom, you participate in an evaluation so we can continuously improve and enhance this for future teachers and facilitators. 

We endeavour to continuously add content and resources to the website for you to access free of charge.  Please feel free to utilise these to enhance your classroom experience, but we do ask that you read the acknowledgement section and abide by the copyright regulations.

When making reference to the Higher Expectation Framework, please acknowledge the author, James,T. (2015). Higher Expectation Framework. CQUniversity, Australia. Retrieved www.higherexpectationframework.com
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