Parent Information Presentation v2

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The PYP Exhibition

at

Canadian International School of Hong Kong

Parent Information Presentation

Wednesday, 27 February, 13


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A collaborative inquiry

What is the Exhibition?

An inquiry that starts from personal interests and passions but extends into real world issues

An inquiry that requires students to apply their learning from previous years

A rite of passage from the PYP to the MYP

A celebration of who our students are as learners

A culmination of the PYP journey that is mandated by the IB



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It is not ... A poster contest A competition Individual

Product-driven Adult-directed A burden Boring

It is ... Intense Challenging Engaging Exciting Self-directed Process-driven Rewarding Action-provoking



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Students will be required to demonstrate the attitudes andattributes of the Learner Profile

Appreciation

Commitment

ConfidenceCreativity

Empathy

Independence

Respect

Cooperation

CuriosityEnthusiasm

Integrity

Tolerance

AttributesCaring

Knowledgeable

Open-mindedInquirers

Principled

Communicators

Thinkers

ReflectiveRisk-takers

Balanced

Attitudes



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Communication

Social

ResearchSelf-management

Thinking

Students will be required to apply thePYP Transdisciplinary Skills



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FormFunction

Causation

Change

ConnectionPerspective

Responsibility

Reflection

Students will be conducting their inquiriesthrough the PYP Concepts



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Our Transdisciplinary Theme

Where We Are in Place and TimeAn inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes

and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of

humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness ofindividuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.



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Global interaction has increased over time and impacts people and society.

Our Central Ideas

Circumstances cause people to journey to different places impacting their lives and the lives of others.

Circumstances, experiences and actions can lead to change.

The time and the place in which people live affect life and how they connect with others.

Discoveries can lead to change.



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Students will select areas of personal interest

Whats next?

These areas need to be connected to a central idea

Collaborative groups will be formed around students interests



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Why Collaboration?



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Why Collaboration?



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What are the expectations?

1. Students decide on their issue

Students decide on what issue they would

like to explore and what they can explorebased on their own personal interests and

passions.

2. Create a big question

In their groups, students create: A big question A timeline A planner

3. Engage in the research process Task definition Information seeking strategies Location and access of sources and data Use of information Synthesis Evaluation

4. Taking the inquiry deeper Reflect and ask questions Consider possible action Take action Choose and plan a presentation

5. Presentation Students present their research andconclusion through different media Students orally present their process andfindings to visitors to the Exhibition



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What is the role of the student?

With teacher support, carry out an open-ended or guided inquiry into a real-life issue or problem.

To demonstrate their learning and the development of the attributes of the IBO learner profile

Be academically honest when referring to their sources of information

Reflect on the components of and processes involved in the Exhibition.

Carry out self and peer assessment.



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Tuning-In: January 7-18

Student Investigations, Exhibit and Reflections: March 11-May 3

Exhibition: April 24 (This is also considered your childs Student Led Learning Review [SLLR])

Students will engage in Math throughout the Exhibition and the remainder of their time will be

devoted to working on inquiries, reflecting and taking action

There will be structured workshops to assist the students in developing their inquiries

There will be time for students to meet with mentors, homeroom teachers and teacher supervisors

What is the time commitment for students?



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What about home learning? The home learning focus will be the Exhibition

Mathematics home learning will continue

Students should continue to read every evening

The children should use their time at home to research and prepare for the Exhibition work

which they will continue in class



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What is your role as a parent?

To have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the PYP Exhibition

To support and encourage students and teachers through the process of inquiry so that they maytake real and authentic action

To keep informed about the Exhibition by reading newsletters, attending meetings, checking theschool website and class/student blogs, and by talking with your son/daughter

To help your child to access resources - people, places, media and information

To provide expert subject knowledge where applicable

To encourage independent inquiry and respect student ownership of the process



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Communication

Any of your questions or concerns should be directed to thehomeroom teacher. He/She will communicate all parental

messages with the Teacher Supervisor and your childs

mentor (if required).



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Some things we should all remember ...

As with any inquiry there will be times when it seems that students are not beingvery productive or learning might appear messy

Sometimes there will be lot of discussion and thought but this will not result inanything that can be seen

Students (and adults) need time and space to wonder about things and considertheir plans

Considerable emphasis is placed on the students Process Journals, where they willshow their understandings of concepts, the process and the application of skills

The Exhibition is not product-driven so the students presentation is not consideredthe only evidence of learning



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Most important of all ...

... we want students to enjoy their experience and celebrate

themselves as independent and active inquirers. We want our

children to see the joy in learning!

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