IB P HILOSOPHY Mission Statement Students and parent reflection video PYP Questions 545/PYP%20Questions IB student reflections b38/IB%20World%20School Parent Reflection Video fa/Parent%20IB%20Reflection

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I.B. C OORDINATOR Support and educate teachers, students, parents, and the community with the IB Philosophy. Here is a picture of me modeling a lesson.

E STABLISH E SSENTIAL A GREEMENTS TO WORK TOGETHER

T EACHER C OLLABORATION

S TUDENT C OLLABORATION

G ETTING A DIFFERENT P ERSPECTIVE OUT OF THE CLASSROOM

IB PHILOSOPHY The five essential elements are weaved into everything we do. Attitudes Skills Action Concepts Knowledge

A TTITUDES Inquirer We are curious. We ask questions and search for information. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm. Thinker We use creative thinking skills to better understand and take responsible action on difficult problems. We take initiative and make good choices. Communicator We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language. We listen carefully. We listen carefully to the ideas of others. Reflective We think about the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to learn and grow. Caring We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. Knowledgeable We develop and use our understandings by exploring a variety of subjects. We explore local and global issues and ideas. Principled We act with integrity and honesty. We have a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for others. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. Open-Minded We appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We have tolerance of others. Risk Taker We are courageous and determined. We work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and strategies. Balanced We strive to develop healthy minds and bodies. We understand the importance of our relationships with other people and the world.

T RANSDISCIPLINARY S KILLS /L IFE S KILLS Thinking skills Acquisition of knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Dialectical thought Metacognition Social skills Accepting responsibility Respecting others Cooperating Resolving conflict Group decision-making Adopting a variety of group roles Research skills Formulating questions Observing Planning Collecting data Recording data Organizing data Interpreting data Presenting research findings Communication skills Listening Speaking Reading Writing Viewing Presenting Non-verbal communication Self-management skills Gross motor skills Fine motor skills Spatial awareness Organization Time management Safety Healthy lifestyle Codes of behaviour Informed choices

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C ONCEPTS Form-What is it like? Function-How does it work? Causation-Why is it like this? Change-How is it changing? Connection-How is it connected to other things? Perspective-What are the points of you view? Responsibility-What is our responsibility? Reflection-How do we know? g

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K NOWLEDGE Math Reading Writing Science Social Studies Chinese-Language Art Physical Education Music

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E NCOURAGE P ROJECTS

H ONOR I NTERNATIONAL M INDEDNESS

C ELEBRATING S TUDENTS L IVING THE L EARNER P ROFILE

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The Exhibition is  A group investigation  Students pick a topic they are passionate about  Their topic leads to making a difference  The topic is a real world issue  Authentic process to assess students learning  Students taking action  They apply their learning from previous years  It is a transition from Primary Years Program to Middle Years Program  Collaborative experience The Exhibition should include: comprehensive research about their issue evidence of student led action oral presentations

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M ENTORS S UPPORTING STUDENTS

D OING R ESEARCH

I NTERVIEWING C OMMUNITY M EMBERS

E XHIBITION O PENING P ERFORMANCE

S ELF S TUDY We are going through the reauthorization process. We are preparing for a visitation from the IB team.