Construction and Practice of Knowledge Map-Oriented Flipped Classroom Mode - An Example of Blended Teaching on Topics of World Civilizations

Abstract

The knowledge map-oriented flipped classroom model innovatively integrates information technology with traditional teaching. In this approach, teachers transition from knowledge transmitters to learning guides and course designers, using knowledge maps to optimize learner-centered instruction. Khan Academy’s successful integration of flipped classrooms and knowledge maps has set a global benchmark for blended learning. Drawing on this model, this paper examines the principles, methods, and implementation of knowledge map-driven course design through the case of Topics of World Civilization. The goal is to foster a blended learning approach centered on knowledge connections and student-driven inquiry, offering a replicable framework for higher education reform.