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Learning Community
Learning Community
The exhibition is a shared learning community responsibility.
The community supports students in their development of all elements of the PYP at every year level.
The learning community encourages and actively supports the well-being of students and teachers throughout the process of the exhibition.
Expectations
Role of the student
Role of the student
create their central idea, lines of inquiry and student questions in collaboration with teachers and mentor
explore knowledge and conceptual understandings that are significant, relevant, challenging, and engaging
inquire across and within transdisciplinary themeOus
demonstrate the attributes of the learner profile
select a real-life issue or opportunity
determine key and related concepts for exploration
demonstrate an understanding of concepts through questions
engage in action: the exhibition could begin with action, or emerge throughout
use and demonstrate the approaches to learning
select and use a variety of strategies and resources, including first-hand experiences, interviews, surveys, field visits, artifacts, science investigations, and working models
be academically honest
celebrate their learning by sharing the exhibition with the learning community. A planner/journal that documents their Exhibition journey
A collection of research notes on their issue and how it connects to the theme
A piece of writing connected to their inquiry
A piece of art (visual, performance, etc.) connected to their inquiry
A website detailing their learning
A piece of work displaying their Mathematical Skills related to their inquiry
Participate in inquiries related to Exhibition and How We Express Ourselves in the Specialist subjects of Swimming, P.E., Music, Art, and Korean/Mandarin
Collaborate to prepare a performance for our opening ceremony
Share a student-led presentation of their work
Note: these are minimum expectations- students may choose to present additional elements connected to their inquiries.
Role of the teacher
Role of the teacher
support student inquiries and ensure individual participation and well-being
communicate regularly with students, mentors, and the learning community
develop essential agreements with students regarding academic honesty
encourage students to use a balance of primary and secondary sources
enable students to feel able to take action as a result of their exhibition inquiry
celebrate the exhibition with students
In 2021, students in Grade 5 will also have an advisor. An advisor is one of five teachers; Ms Kesler, Ms Farr, Ms Caruana Mrs Collins or Ms Fletcher. These teachers will be your students first point of contact and will meet weekly. It is the job of the advisor to have a clear understanding of the student's inquiry. Students will also regularly meet with their Homeroom teacher to discuss their inquiries.
Role of the parent
Role of the parent
Support and encourage students and teachers throughout the process of inquiry
Help your child to access resources- people, places, media, and information
Provide expert subject knowledge when possible
Encourage independent inquiry and acknowledge student ownership of the process
Encourage your child to complete their work, but don’t do the work for them
Ask probing questions, but don’t tell them the direction they should take
Celebrate with the students by attending the staging of the Exhibition
Role of the mentor
Role of the mentor
In 2021, all students will have one Mentor outside their homeroom classes. A Mentor is a member of the Junior School staff who can offer a unique perspective for the student and has been selected specifically for individual students. Mentors may be selected based on a speciality area or a profound PYP knowledge. Mentors will meet with their student weekly.
It is the role of the Mentor to;
Be supportive and encouraging and attend regular meetings
Offer advice on locating resources and using them efficiently
Ask guiding questions
Help interpret sophisticated/difficult information
Facilitate interviews, telephone calls, and any electronic communication
Guide student in documenting all mentor meetings
Check in on the student’s exhibition journey, as documented on their planners/journal, and provide feedback
Celebrate achievements and successes with the student
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