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.
Archive | Transdisciplinary learning
transdisciplinary themes: who we are, where we are in place and time, how the world works, how we express ourselves, sharing the planet, how we organize ourselves
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”.
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.
Travel buddies promote international-mindedness
Travel buddies promote international-mindedness as they roam the globe and send back photos and information about their travels. These stuffed animals provided by second grade students, tagged and sent on their way are connecting an IB World School to the world.
Exploring the concept of perspective through stories
This article is about exploring the concept of perspective and how it is vital to understand and respect different perspectives which is core to the IB values.