Transcript The PYP Exhibition

Information
The PYP
Exhibition
Purpose
• a celebration of the transition of learner
from primary to middle school
• an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
• demonstrate skills and learning – 5
Essential Elements
• take action about a real-life issue.
Essential features of the Exhibition
• exhibits The Learner Profile
• incorporates all the key Concepts.
• Applies all the PYP Transdisciplinary
Skills
• explore and share knowledge of a
subject matter that is significant and
relevant.
Essential features of the
Exhibition
• Display attitudes
• Engage in action
• Engage in learning together
Students must be involved in
all stages from the planning
to the final presentation:
the
the
the
the
issue
learning outcomes
activities
assessment.
The Exhibition should
include:
 examples of written work
 oral presentations
 examples of technology
 performances in any medium –
dance, drama, film, video, mixed
media.
 Communication Through the Arts
How much time do students
spend
working on the Exhibition?
• The students will spend about 6 weeks
working on their inquiries
• The final Exhibition date will be 25th and 26th
May.
• The students will continue to have regular
subjects during the Exhibition process, but a
large part of each day will be used working on
inquiries.
What about homework?
•
Each student will have an Exhibition
Workbook to help them manage research,
group work, the process of the Exhibition
and deadlines. Class time will be
dedicated to this work, but there will be
some homework.
• The children will use their time at home
to research and prepare for the work in
class.
• Much of the work will be done in class so
the teacher can keep track of progress,
but some work will be done at home.
The role of the parent
• Understand the Exhibition requirements.
• Keep informed about the process
• Support and encourage their children
throughout the process.
• Encourage in-depth inquiry and respect of
student ownership of the process.
• Celebrate with the students by attending
the final presentations (May 26th)
In Addition, please let us know if you are able to:
• provide knowledge or areas of expertise to any
of the groups.
• Help to locate resources – people, places, media
and information
What are we assessing?
• The PROCESS: including the Exhibition Journal,
group work, collaboration, following the timelines
and completing work on time. This includes
assessing evidence of the student profiles and
attitudes.
• The CONTENT: appropriate use of multiple
resources, note-taking, data, use of experts, and
the research report itself.
• The PRODUCT: The presentation of the final
exhibition to a variety of audiences
We assess the process as well
as the product.
• The students will keep an individual learning
journal throughout exhibition that shows how their
planning, thinking and goals have developed.
• Teacher anecdotal records are kept of students
work and performance
• Assessment will be ongoing throughout the
process and as a reflective tool for each student.
• A permanent record of the Exhibition is kept
(planners, photographs, videos)
• The mentors guide student groups and help assess
group process as well as time and task
management.
Will there be a
grade?
• The student, the mentor and the class
teacher will each reflect on the
Exhibition process and create a short
summary of the experience.
• These summaries along with the
Exhibition Workbook responses will
constitute the final assessment.
• Please look through your child’s
Exhibition Workbook for details.
Something for us all to remember…
 As with any inquiry there will be times when
it seems that students are not being very
productive.
 Sometimes there will be lot of discussion
and thought but this will not result in
anything that can be seen.
 Students (and adults) need time and space
to wonder about things and consider their
plans.
 This is why we place so much emphasis on
the journals. They will show the
understanding of concepts and application
of skills (e.g. problem solving) more than the
final product.
Transdisciplinary theme:
How we express ourselves.
• An inquiry into:
• the ways in which we 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
• exhibition
Questions?
• Please feel free to ask any questions.
• You may call Chase School at any time
to speak with your child’s teacher or
with Mrs. Holmes. 888-2471
Bibliography
www.ibo.org
Making it Happen 2010
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