This blog post will provide context and suggest possible answers to the three questions from the #pypchat about fostering multilingualism in the PYP framework. Question 1: Designing Learning Experiences How …
Beyond Performance: Cultivating a Learning Culture in Education
Empower student learning! Discover how to use formative assessment to cultivate student agency and reflection, fostering a growth mindset and deeper understanding. Dive into key strategies, explore different feedback approaches, and unlock the potential of a thriving learning culture.
The importance of publishing
This blog post is going to give you three answers: Should we publish student writing? What are the benefits of showcasing student work? Which tool can I use? As rewarding …
How to Ignite Curiosity in Your Classroom
Curiosity is the spark that ignites the flames of learning. As educators, it’s our privilege and responsibility to foster this innate human trait in our students. When nurtured, curiosity becomes …
Fostering Inclusion: Strategies for Building a Strong Classroom Community in Primary Grades
As teachers, we have the incredible opportunity to shape the future by molding young minds and nurturing their growth. One of the key aspects of a successful learning environment is the sense of belonging and inclusion that students feel within their classroom community. In the primary grades, creating this atmosphere is especially crucial, as it lays the foundation for academic success and social development. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies to ensure that every student in every grade feels like an integral part of the classroom community.
Design in the Primary School
The purpose of implementing Design in primary school is to guide students in the overall management of design thinking and creative process. Design by nature is a transdisciplinary subject in which activities based on expression, design, and technology are carried out. This may include independent or community designs, manufacturing, and evaluation of one’s own or a collaborative craft process.
Five Learning Boosters
Holistic learning isn’t all about academics. These learning activities can boost you and your learner to engage on a deeper level and to keep your learner motivated and excited about learning. As a learning activity, arts, crafts, and design have traditionally been passed over in favor of more academic pursuits. However, it has been proven that craft – particularly developmentally appropriate craft activities – can boost learning in those core academic disciplines like language, social studies, science, and math. Crafts have been around since the beginning of time when people made everything they used with their hands.
IB Learner profile – das ib-LERNERPROFIL
I was really overwhelmed with the kind reception of my previous post so I made another set of PYP Graphics for you to use. This time it is the IB …
transdisciplinary themes posters
I have made some PYP Graphics to share:
The most significant and distinctive feature of the IB Primary Years Programme are the six transdisciplinary themes
3 Simple ideas for gamifying your own learning (without technology)
Try to gamify your own learning before going to the deep end of the pool with your students. Gain an insight how gamification enhances your own motivation and engagement to …
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