Flipped classroom approach takes center stage at JMDC ahead of IMECON 2026

The workshop, titled “From lecture to learning: the art of flipped classroom,” was facilitated by Professor Dr Marium Iqbal, Vice Principal of JMDC. Designed as part of the academic lead-up to IMECON 2026, scheduled for February 7 and 8, 2026 at CPSP Headquarters in Karachi, the session focused on rethinking how educators teach and how students learn in modern health professions education.

Rather than reinforcing conventional lecture-based instruction, the session explored the flipped classroom model, which relocates basic content delivery to pre-class learning while reserving classroom time for discussion, application, and problem-solving. Dr Marium highlighted how this approach strengthens student ownership of learning, promotes deeper understanding, and encourages critical thinking—skills increasingly essential for future healthcare professionals.

Faculty members were guided through practical strategies for developing pre-class resources, structuring interactive classroom activities, and designing assessments that align with learning outcomes. Real-world examples and reflective exercises helped participants visualize how flipped teaching can be adapted within existing curricula and institutional constraints.

The workshop drew active participation from educators, who openly shared their classroom experiences, challenges, and expectations. This exchange of perspectives created a collaborative learning environment, allowing participants to collectively explore innovative solutions to common teaching hurdles in medical and dental education.

Attendees described the session as timely and impactful, noting that it prompted a fundamental reassessment of their teaching practices. Many emphasized that the workshop offered immediately usable tools to enhance student engagement and improve long-term knowledge retention.

As a prelude to IMECON 2026, the JMDC workshop underscored the growing emphasis on faculty development and evidence-based teaching in Pakistan. By spotlighting learner-centered approaches such as the flipped classroom, the session reinforced the broader goal of preparing educators to nurture reflective, competent, and lifelong learners in the health professions.