Flipped Learning is a strategy where students are required to either watch a video or complete a reading along with a quiz prior to attending class. Completing these videos or readings prior to class allows the teacher to work on more complex activities in class that extend upon the student's prior knowledge. In other words, a flipped classroom is one where students are introduced to content at home, and practice working through it at school. The benefits for you, the student, are many, including:

• More time in class to interact with your teacher - receiving feedback, asking questions refining skills and clarifying the content

• Exposure to more challenging work, which will help you to improve at a much faster rate

• Developing independent learning skills and greater responsibility for your learning

• A more active classroom, rather than passive, where you are able to participate in discussions, debates, peer learning and teaching and inquiring more deeply into your work.

• An organised collection of resources, such as videos and readings, that you can access at any time. This collection of resources allows you to see the end point in the unit, plan your learning and allow you to set goals.

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Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. 

Some benefits of Project Based Learning for you, the student, include:

• Developing independent learning skills

• The opportunity to work on a real world problem

• Developing presentation skills

• Improving your ability to be organised and meet deadlines

• Helping you to prepare for life beyond school

• The opportunity to develop collaborative, communication and critical thinking skills as well as the ability work creatively.

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