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Tag Archives | inquiry
Grade 5 investigation into drowning prevention
This article shares a grade 5 inquiry into how to act safely near aquatic environment under the transdisciplinary theme of “who we are”.
Acknowledging the Hundred Languages of Children
This article draws from learning that took place within the transdisciplinary theme of “sharing the planet”. Listening to learning within the context of the Reggio Emilia philosophy of the Hundred Languages of the Child resulted in a beautiful and authentic path traveled along this inquiry.
Mathematics is creative
This article illustrates a short inquiry into number patterns in kindergarten.
Taking action vertically
This article highlights student involvement in showcasing action from kindergarten to grade 5, including the Primary Years Programme exhibition.
Learner agency in the Primary Years Programme exhibition
This article talks about the journey of a Primary Years Programme exhibition and the role of student agency in designing inquiry and research.
Time for exploration and tinkering
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.
Student agency designs learning space
This article talks about Primary Years Programme students inquiring into the physical and virtual public spaces. As part of their action, students chose to design the mother tongue space for the library.
Exploring living things through inquiry
This article showcases the concept of living things through the process of inquiry. It also reflects the constructivist approach where a child constructs knowledge through experiences gained by exploring the environment.
A teacher’s guide: Using social justice topics in the classroom
Topics surrounding human rights and equality can be thorny, but educators can use societal issues to create meaningful dialogue with students and enhance learning. PYP teachers Kirsten Fournier, Kerri Irwin and Vivien Rosa-Vaccarelli tell us more.
Learners leading learning
How can students effectively develop their own learning pathway through questioning? Read about PYP students who wanted more ownership of their learning: to design their own inquiry. This is a case study of how one year 6 class applied a questioning process to lead their own learning.
Summative assessment in the early years
This article reflects on how to make summative assessment more meaningful for the early years learners.
The PYP exhibition: exploring the evolving sense of self
This article describes a PYP educator’s experiences conducting the PYP exhibition after having returned to the classroom from an absence of 6 years. It applies to the exhibition as a tool to improve student’s learning and as a reflective tool for practice.
Agentic learning in kindergarten
This article illustrates inquiry on transportation through an unstructured play-based environment.
Using the theory of multiple intelligences in a PYP classroom
This article demonstrates the use of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by H. Gardner in a year 4 PYP classroom through ‘How the world works’ inquiry into energy.