Imagine beginning day one of a unit of inquiry with nothing but a blank planner. Learn how two grade 5 teachers pushed the limits of inquiry-based design by planning, communicating and implementing a completely student-developed unit of inquiry event with collaborative input from parents, students and administration.
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Do awards really motivate students?
This article encourages PYP educators to reflect on the giving of awards, particularly in relation to the attributes of the learner profile, and how this practice adheres with the philosophy of the PYP curriculum.
Assessing students’ artwork – Collaboration between visual arts and music
Based on an example from grade 5 How we organize ourselves unit of inquiry, a visual arts teacher describes how she and music teachers collaborate on assessment strategies tools.
The power of student reflection
This article shows fifth graders reflecting on learning experiences during their first unit of inquiry of the school year, How we express ourselves.
Think big – Health and wellness summit 2015
In this article, the author discusses ways students can research and apply their findings to the real world issues of today in a collaborative atmosphere.
Integration of technology in the PYP: Focus on learning, not technology (Part 2)
Available in Turkish and English. This is the last of a two-part article about integrating technology in the PYP learning environment in upper elementary. The first part illustrates some samples of piloted iPad programme in MEF International School in Turkey.