Frank C Martin International K8 Center Adapted from PYP Exhibition Guidelines 2008 iboorg PYP Exhibition The aim of all IB Programmes is to develop internationally minded people who recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet help to create a better and more ID: 277734
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PYP Exhibition
Frank C. Martin
International K-8 Center
Adapted from
PYP Exhibition Guidelines (2008) ibo.orgSlide2
PYP Exhibition
The aim of all IB Programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
The Exhibition incorporates all
FIVE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PYP
Knowledge
Transdisciplinary Skills
Key Concepts
(Form, Function Causation Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection)
PYP Attitudes and Learner Profile
ActionSlide3
Purpose of PYP Exhibition
for students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the five essential elements- knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action
to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning
to provide an authentic process for assessing student understanding
to demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning
to unite the students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP
to celebrate the transition of learners from primary to middle/secondary education.Slide4
Process of Exhibition
1. Grade Level selects Transdisciplinary Theme
Sharing the Planet
2. Students select topics
3. Classes write Central Idea
4. Students write Lines of Inquiry and Questions for their research
5. Students and Mentors start planning their Action component
6. Research, Research, Research
- Students answer their questions
Record information
Write letters to businesses
Create report
7. Students implement Action Plan
8. Students create Visual Aid and write Report
9. Students prepare Oral PresentationSlide5
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into:
- Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things
- Communities and the relationships within and between then
- Access to equal opportunity
- Peace and conflict resolutionSlide6
What Does a Complete PYP Exhibition Project Look Like?
Binder with evidence of the inquiry process
Schedule, Forms, Interview Notes, Research gathered, Responses from Organizations, Draft of Report
Written Report
Visual Aid
Project Board or Power Point Presentation
Oral Presentation 10-15 minutes
Action Plan
Implemented and documented in Written Report and Visual AidSlide7
Role of Student
Students will….
Understand the purpose and requirements of the Exhibition
Participate in selecting a real-life issue or problem
Collaboratively plan learning and assessment experiences
Carry out an open-ended inquiry into a real-life issue or problem
Demonstrate an understanding of the components of the PYP (IB Learner Profile)
Demonstrate an understanding of the five essential elements- knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action
Select and use a variety of strategies and resources to meet the outcomes of the inquiry
Be academically honest when referring to sources of information
Communicate effectively
Keep documentation throughout the inquiry
Carry out self-assessment and peer assessment
Celebrate their learning by presenting the Exhibition ProjectSlide8
Role of Teacher
Teachers will:
Provide parents with information
Provide guidance and lessons to facilitate the process
Provide continuous
feed-back on process
Provide students with a Packet that includes:
Exhibition Target Schedule
Mentor Guidelines
Forms to use throughout the inquiry
Ideas for Presentation
Self Assessment Form for IB Learner Profile
Report Outline
Rubrics for Self AssessmentSlide9
Role of
Mentor
Parents/guardians will:
have an
understanding
of the purpose and requirements of the exhibition
support and encourage students and teachers throughout the process of inquiry
be informed by reading hand-outs, attending meeting, conferencing with students
help students to access resources—people, places, media and information
provide expert subject knowledge where applicable
act as mentors as required or appropriate
encourage independent inquiry and respect student ownership of the process
have an opportunity to reflect on and give feedback on the exhibition
celebrate with the students by attending the staging of the exhibition.