PYP EXHIBITION Parent Orientation 2015-16

What is PYP Exhibition? The Primary Years Programme (PYP) exhibition represents a significant event in the life of a PYP school and student, synthesizing the essential elements of the PYP and sharing them with the whole school community. As a culminating experience it is an opportunity for students to exhibit the attributes of International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile that have been developing through out their engagement with the PYP.

Trans disciplinary Skills The Exhibition incorporates all five essential elements of the PYP. Knowledge Trans disciplinary Skills Key Concepts (Form, Function Causation Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection) Attitudes Action

THE PURPOSE OF PYP EXHIBITION The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes

Purpose of the PYP Exhibition In-depth inquiry To be responsible for own learning Be independent Purpose of the PYP Exhibition To explore multiple perspectives To synthesize and apply learning Take action To reflect on own journey through PYP

Essential Features of the exhibition Explore knowledge that is significant and relevant. Provide opportunities for students to engage in action. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on and apply their learning.

ROLES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY IN THE PYP- EXHIBITION All members of the school community have important roles to play in the exhibition. ROLES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY IN THE PYP- EXHIBITION

ROLE OF A STUDENT Participate in selecting a real life issue Deciding on central idea, lines of inquiry and student questions Demonstrate an understanding of the five elements of PYP Understand the purpose and requirement of the PYP Exhibition. Be academically honest when referring to their sources of information

Role of Teacher Initiate ,facilitate and guide the exhibition process Ensure the participation of all students by considering their interests Role of Teacher Keep detailed record of the process Plan collaboratively and provide for student inquiries

ROLE OF PYP COORDINATOR AND PRINCIPAL Celebrate with the students by attending the staging of the exhibition Allocate sufficient funding to provide appropriate resources Promote the exhibition in the school Provide opportunities for professional development and support Provide support for teachers and students

Help the students to set and meet their goals by asking questions. ROLE OF MENTOR Meet with the students on a weekly basis or as needed and guide the students. To make anecdotal observations and give feedback to the students and teachers. Help the students to set and meet their goals by asking questions. To act as a guide resource person in the accomplishment of specific tasks. Monitor the progress of the students ,assisting them in setting new goals.

Enable world wide access to primary and secondary sources of data . ROLE OF ICT Offer technical equipment, communication options such as wikis,blogs,emails,websites Enable world wide access to primary and secondary sources of data . Provide an environment to record ,organize, analyze and reflect on their learning. Provide different opportunities for staging and presenting the exhibition

ROLE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN 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 newsletters, attending meetings, checking school websites, talking 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.

GLIMPSES OF OUR JOURNEY

PYP Exhibition Guidelines reading and sharing sessions

What is an issue ? An issue can be a real life situation or problem or an idea connected to our real life, school or local area and relevant and significant to their age group.

Selecting issues

Sorting out issues according to the Transdisciplinary themes.

Sharing issues with their peers

Big Idea Organizations Educational Government Health Sports Non-Government

Creating Central Idea

Central Idea The structure and functions of organizations influence individuals and communities.

Connecting to Key concepts

Creating lines of inquiry

Students discussed and designed the Inquiry cycles

Making Transdisciplinary connections

Mentors for the Exhibition, 2015-16 Non-Governmental organization Ms.Gauri and Ms. Mirudula Governmental Organization Ms. Amara and Ms.Chandrika Educational Organization Ms.Meenakshi and Ms.Sumitra Sports Organization Mr.Ranjit and Mr.Dev Health Organization Ms.Munazza

Resource persons: Ms. Kiranmai Ms. Indumati

Involvement of school community An e-mail has been sent to the whole school staff mentioning the details of the exhibition 2015-2016. The different members of the school community can choose to contribute in the following ways: Panelists Resource persons Give interviews Suggest a field trip etc

We will be starting our work on the PYP Exhibition from 29th February

Sharing- Wikispaces & Blogs We will be creating wiki spaces.

Bibliography: http://occ.ibo.org/ http://occ.ibo.org/ibis/occ/Utils/getFile2.cfm?source=/ibis/occ/home/pyp_e_library.cfm&filename=pyp%2Fp_0_pypxx_exg_0807_1_e%2Epdf

THANK YOU

Central Idea The structure and functions of organizations influence individuals and communities.