1. Allison BreenWestern New England University

2. *This action research project explores theconcept of a flipped classroom and howthe parents of fifth grade students in asuburban math, science, and socialstudies classroom feel about the modelafter being introduced to its structureand some of its benefits.* 3. *Data: Survey*Participants: 25 parents of 5th grade math,science, and social studies students in asuburban district.*When: 2nd week of school*How: Paper copies with the option to usean online survey link*Background: Parents were provided a briefintroduction to the research and theflipped classroom model.* 4. * 5. * 6. *20%28%52%What are your initial feelingsabout a "Flipped Classroom"model?Strongly OpposeOpposeIndifferentIn FavorStrongly In Favor 7. *1614121086420Hands-OnLearning InClassMore TeacherTimeVideos asHomeworkCustomizedLearningVideos forAbsenceVideos forParentsWhat benefits of "Flipped Classroom" are most appealing? 8. *8.33%8.33%29.17%16.67%37.50%How supportive would yoube of your child/teacherpiloting this approach?Strongly OpposeOpposeIndifferentIn FavorStrongly In Favor 9. **Will this be extra work?*What if we dont have internetaccess?*What if my child has questions?*How do I make sure my child isgetting the right support?*How will this impact my child? 10. *Continue to provide parents with information.*Clarify parents misconceptions.*Survey other 5th grade parents.*Offer an informational session.*Create a pilot program and conduct follow upresearch.*Regardless, provide videos for students who areabsent and parents who want to freshen up onmaterial.*