IB PYP - HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES - SHARING THROUGH STORIES PLANNER & RESOURCES

IB PYP - How We Express Ourselves - Sharing Through Stories Planner & Resources

Addressing the vital and distinctive features of the IB Primary Years Programme, this resource provides an in-depth exploration into six Transdisciplinary Themes. These themes dive into relevant issues that hold universal importance and significance. The program offers a harmonious blend of learning about these themes as well as serving to extend knowledge beyond these areas.

The expansive planner incorporates the Transdisciplinary Theme with Subject Focus, providing a Central Idea and Key Concepts. It also outlines Lines of Inquiry, planting seeds for student-led investigations while expanding their horizons beyond subject-specific confines. This approach underlines the importance of fostering a child's development not just within educational settings but also outside.

Planning - Approaches to Learning (ATL's)

• Setting Learning Goals and Success Criteria: A crucial section within this resource is planning corresponding with Approaches to Learning (ATL's). The entire lesson path is charted out starting from setting learning goals and success criteria along.
• Prior Knowledge Tuning In: This part addresses what students already know at the outset by giving them a sense of ownership over their learning journey.
• Foster Critical Thinking: All activities are designed for a deeper understanding rather than just mere memorization, hence your teachings will ensure critical thinking tasks are included.
• Formative Assessment:In line with evidence-based teaching methods, Formative Assessment inclusion aids in gauging student understanding throughout instructional units rather than just at end points effectively improving lessons based on real-time feedback.

Versatility across grade levels 1-6!

This versatile tool can be implemented flexibly across grade levels 1-6. Whether used during whole-class instruction sessions or small group teachings; it promises engaging yet structured content letting you tailor educational strategies to suit your students' needs. A multi-functional resource, it could also be seamlessly incorporated in a homeschooling context or simply as homework assignment supplementary material.

The downloadable PDF format ensures this engaging planner can become an omnipresent teaching aid for educators maneuvering the rapidly expanding education sphere. MAke sure to cover multiple subjects and sub-subjects using a singular holistic tool. Remember- at the heart of effective teaching lies innovative resources!

The full planner includes:

Transdisciplinary Theme with Subject Focus:

· Central Idea

· Key Concepts

· Lines of Inquiry

Planning:

· Approaches to Learning (ATL's)

· Learning Goals and Success Criteria

Designing Engaging Learning Experiences:

· Provocation

· Prior Knowledge and Tuning In

· Finding out & Sorting out (with learning engagements and instructions)

· Learning Goals

· Going further

Formative Assessment