This article is a detailed description of grade 5 students’ journey of discovery and learning in relation to the PYP exhibition. The students and teachers of grade 5 always await the most interesting part of the academic year which is the exhibition unit. It is the unit in which each and every concept, attitude, profile […]
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How we express ourselves: A kindergarten inquiry
This article talks about unplanned events that are powerful in enabling students to make personal and emotional connections to their own first hand experiences which is a key to deeper understanding.
Curriculum and programming
In this article you will read how to align the physical education with your school curriculum.
Making the PYP evaluation process meaningful
How can pedagogical leaders structure the evaluation process to ensure it is meaningful and impacts on student learning?
PYP exhibition: Embarking on a learning journey
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ~Alvin Toffler Being an educator, I often hear people describe themselves as learners as well as teachers. I have said it myself (usually during one of those workshops where you have to […]
Student-led conferences: Putting the students’ learning first
“This year, our PYP school decided to make the step from traditional teacher-parent reports day to student-led conference from primary grades 1 to 5. According the IB guidelines: “Student-led conferences involve the student and the parents. The students are responsible for leading the conference, and also take responsibility for their learning by sharing the process […]