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A presentation for parentsCDNIS PYP Exhibition 2014
The Exhibition and You!
Presenter: Tom Woods, PYP Coordinator
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What do you already
know about the PYP
Exhibition?
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What is the Exhibition?
● Culmination of all learning in the PYP
● Synthesis of the 5 Essential Elements
● A collaborative inquiry and investigation
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What’s the big idea?● Authentic process for
assessing student understanding
● Opportunity for independence and responsibility
● An acknowledgement of the transition between PYP and MYP
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Transdisciplinary themeHow we express ourselvesAn inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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What it should look like...
Students:● select an element from a previous unit of
inquiry that piqued their interest● inquire into a form of expression to show
their understanding of this area‘How’ is more of a focus than ‘what’
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Conference ‘breakout session’ format
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The steps...● Unpack TDT● Develop Central Ideas and
Lines of Inquiry● Select Key and Related
Concepts● Develop BIQs and SQs● Follow an inquiry/design
cycle● Primary and secondary
resources
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The dos and don’ts for parents
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● Help set smart goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely)
● Ask questions● Scaffold/guide● Suggest resources● Ensure your child is on track● Be supportive and encouraging - celebrate
achievements● Seek assistance from PYP coordinators
and homeroom teachers
Dos...
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Don’ts…● Do the work for the students● Tell the students what
direction to take● Be overly critical or point out
what the group is doing wrong
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ACTION!
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Key dates:● 12 FEB - tuning in begins● 28 FEB - groups finalized (first
mentor meeting)● 28 MAR - collapsed timetable
begins● 07-10 APR - Exhibition week● 09 APR - Opening ceremony
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Needs more info?
● Read Exhibition Guidelines● Email one of us:
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The Bottom LineThe Exhibition should be a celebration of
student learning