This is an overview of what inspired an early years educator to accomplish a research project which explored how early years practitioners perceive inquiry-based learning when utilizing the PYP curriculum framework with very young learners in Hong Kong.
Archive | Early Years
Are celebrations tokenistic?
This article explores the rich learning that stems from school celebrations and how this links to the PYP attitudes and learner profile as well as developing an internationally minded community.
Seizing a teachable moment in a kindergarten class: Pedagogy of listening
In this article the author describes how early years students had developed a rich conceptual understanding by not only initiating their own learning and taking ownership, but also working and solving problems together.
Children’s work: What should we do and when should we do it?
This article explores the collaborative work of early childhood teachers as they reconceptualise their multiple roles in the classroom and their impact on children’s learning through play.
21st century storytellers
This article gives examples of the use of technology in storytelling to explore the theme ‘How we express ourselves’.
Self-assessment as an essential tool
In today’s article, the author explains the benefits and challenges of encouraging learners to assess themselves, and why more teachers should adopt this practice. It is incredible how the end of the year is always crazy for teachers. It does not matter where you work; the last month will be filled with tests that need […]