Teaching social science in primary education through the flipped classroom model

The flipped classroom model has created a great interest in primary education as it is based on a student-centered approach and the promotion of active and meaningful learning. In addition, this model allows teachers to more effectively involve primary pupils in their learning experience by developing their scientific and technological knowledge and skills. On this basis, this study examines the results obtained in the subject of Social Science by sixth-grade pupils in the school year 2018-19 once the model was applied. For this aim, a new digital platform is used for online activities with an educational approach based on the promotion of reflective practice and active learning. After experiencing most of that school year with this online platform, the results of the students were, on average, much more positive following the flipped classroom approach. In particular, there has been a significant improvement in academic performance along with a positive evaluation of the model developed in this area. Given the positive results, this study recommends more research on this model to expand its knowledge in all disciplines of this educational stage.