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The PYP Exhibition
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Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Parent Information Presentation
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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!