In this article you will read about how the first grade team has made changes each year to a unit of inquiry under the transdisciplinary theme “how the world works”, based on the developmental level, interests and inquiries of students.
Inquiring through literature
This article explores how a unit of inquiry on literature, as a result of effective planning and collaboration with the library, sowed the seeds for the students to ideate an action as a result of their understanding of the unit.
Impact of lifestyle choices
This article illustrates the impact of lifestyle choices on the human body systems, health and survival through an inquiry into the transdisciplinary theme of “who we are”.
Managing meetings as a coordinator and school leader
This article shares some strategies about managing meetings with his team of middle leaders, to help facilitate collaboration and save time.
Learners taking big steps for entrepreneurship
In this article it is delineated how Primary Years Programme philosophy of engaging learning activities, effective assessment and meaningful actions represents an ideal framework to assist students developing their sense of entrepreneurship, one of the key competences for lifelong learning.
Inquiry in mathematics
This article focuses on how a fundamental mathematics concept can be learned in an enjoyable manner, through the celebration of Pi Day, thus, reinforcing the conceptual understanding and making real life connections.