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PYP Exhibition

PYP Exhibition. Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center Adapted from PYP Exhibition Guidelines (2008) ibo.org. PYP Exhibition.

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PYP Exhibition

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  1. PYP Exhibition Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center Adapted from PYP Exhibition Guidelines (2008) ibo.org

  2. PYP Exhibition • The aim of all IB Programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. • The Exhibition incorporates all FIVE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PYP • Knowledge • Transdisciplinary Skills • Key Concepts (Form, Function Causation Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection) • PYP Attitudes and Learner Profile • Action

  3. Purpose of PYP Exhibition • for students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry • to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the five essential elements- knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action • to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning • to provide an authentic process for assessing student understanding • to demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning • to unite the students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP • to celebrate the transition of learners from primary to middle/secondary education.

  4. Process of Exhibition • 1. Grade Level selects Transdisciplinary Theme • Sharing the Planet • 2. Students select topics • 3. Classes write Central Idea • 4. Students write Lines of Inquiry and Questions for their research • 5. Students and Mentors start planning their Action component • 6. Research, Research, Research- Students answer their questions • Record information • Write letters to businesses • Create report • 7. Students implement Action Plan • 8. Students create Visual Aid and write Report • 9. Students prepare Oral Presentation

  5. Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet An inquiry into: - Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things - Communities and the relationships within and between then - Access to equal opportunity - Peace and conflict resolution

  6. What Does a Complete PYP Exhibition Project Look Like? • Binder with evidence of the inquiry process • Schedule, Forms, Interview Notes, Research gathered, Responses from Organizations, Draft of Report • Written Report • Visual Aid • Project Board or Power Point Presentation • Oral Presentation 10-15 minutes • Action Plan • Implemented and documented in Written Report and Visual Aid

  7. Role of Student Students will…. • Understand the purpose and requirements of the Exhibition • Participate in selecting a real-life issue or problem • Collaboratively plan learning and assessment experiences • Carry out an open-ended inquiry into a real-life issue or problem • Demonstrate an understanding of the components of the PYP (IB Learner Profile) • Demonstrate an understanding of the five essential elements- knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action • Select and use a variety of strategies and resources to meet the outcomes of the inquiry • Be academically honest when referring to sources of information • Communicate effectively • Keep documentation throughout the inquiry • Carry out self-assessment and peer assessment • Celebrate their learning by presenting the Exhibition Project

  8. Role of Teacher Teachers will: • Provide parents with information • Provide guidance and lessons to facilitate the process • Provide continuous feed-back on process • Provide students with a Packet that includes: • Exhibition Target Schedule • Mentor Guidelines • Forms to use throughout the inquiry • Ideas for Presentation • Self Assessment Form for IB Learner Profile • Report Outline • Rubrics for Self Assessment

  9. Role of Mentor Parents/guardians will: • 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 hand-outs, attending meeting, conferencing 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.

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