PYP Exhibition

Coffee Morning
14 November 2018
Welcome Remarks
Ms Nidhi Khanija
Elementary Principal - English
 What is the PYP Exhibition?
significant event

synthesizing the essential

elements
In-depth collaborative inquiry
emphasis on process not on
product
shared

TAKING ACTION
 IT IS NOT…
A Science fair Product-driven
A poster contest Adult-directed
A competition A burden

The focus is on their journey in the PYP.

What do we expect from your kids?

I. Exhibition of the students, by the

students … for the students and the
entire Mentari community

Responsible for …
• identifying their topic and issue
• creating questions
• finding resources and answers
II. Students’ work (and outputs)
A. Combination of individual and
collaboration work
B. Product of their understanding
and reflections as they go
through the inquiry process
C. Take action as a result of their
learning (Local Issues Matter to
Me)
III. Demonstrate the ATL skills

IV. Show the IB Learner Profile and

Attitudes

V. Do reflection and peer-evaluation

 How do we take action?

IB PYPx = active citizens who take action

- show understanding
- apply knowledge and skills
- to reflect
- make a contribution to a cause or
stimulate positive change
 In the PYP:
education = intellectual + socially
responsible attitudes + thoughtful and
appropriate action

PYP expectation:
successful inquiry -> responsible action
initiated by the student as a result of the
learning process
grand or extravagant ≠ effective action
It begins with the most basic:
- with the self
- within the family
- within the classroom, the hallways and
the playground
Four forms of action:
- direct action
- indirect action
- advocacy
- research for action
As adults, we provide appropriate
support.

Self-reflection is the best

evaluation for action.
What is the role of parents/guardians?
 Small group fieldtrips
 assist students in identifying places to visit
and people to interview
 help set-up fieldtrips
 make sure the students are accompanied by
an adult

 Find out if it is possible for speakers to come to

school instead of the students going to them.
What is the role of parents/guardians?
 Keep them on track.
 Remind students to be on task.
 Ask follow-up questions at home.
 Have informal chats with your child about:
 progress of their inquiry
 problems they face and how they can be
solved
 how they can help (suggest options and
not definite solutions)
 motivate and encourage
How do we communicate with parents?

 Please course all your concerns

through your child’s homeroom teacher.
 Assemblies/meetings
 Letters
 Discussion to entertain questions
This year’s transdisciplinary theme…

How The
World Works
How single subjects integrate