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The document provides an overview of the PYP Exhibition for parents. It explains that the Exhibition is the culmination of learning in the PYP, focusing on a transdisciplinary theme of "How we express ourselves." Students will select an area of interest from a previous unit of inquiry to investigate further. They will go through an inquiry process with the guidance of teachers. The document outlines the key steps and dates for parents and emphasizes that the Exhibition should celebrate student learning.

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The Exhibition and You! A presentation for parents CDNIS PYP Exhibition 2014 Presenter: Tom Woods, PYP Coordinator
What do you already know about the PYP Exhibition?
CDNIS PYP Exhibition 2013
What is the Exhibition? Culmination of all learning in the PYP Synthesis of the 5 Essential Elements A collaborative inquiry and investigation
Whats the big idea? Authentic process for assessing student understanding Opportunity for independence and responsibility An acknowledgement of the transition between PYP and MYP
Transdisciplinary theme How we express ourselves An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
What it should look like... Students: select an element from a previous unit of inquiry that piqued their interest inquire into a form of expression to show their understanding of this area How is more of a focus than what
Conference breakout session format
The steps... Unpack TDT Develop Central Ideas and Lines of Inquiry Select Key and Related Concepts Develop BIQs and SQs Follow an inquiry/design cycle Primary and secondary resources
The dos and donts for parents
Dos... Help set smart goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) Ask questions Scaffold/guide Suggest resources Ensure your child is on track Be supportive and encouraging - celebrate achievements Seek assistance from PYP coordinators and homeroom teachers
Donts Do the work for the students Tell the students what direction to take Be overly critical or point out what the group is doing wrong
ACTION!
Key dates: 12 FEB - tuning in begins 28 FEB - groups finalized (first mentor meeting) 28 MAR - collapsed timetable begins 07-10 APR - Exhibition week 09 APR - Opening ceremony
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Needs more info? Read Exhibition Guidelines Email one of us: ThomasWoods@cdnis.edu.hk PaulineDoolette-Cox@cdnis.edu.hk JoanneBoyle@cdnis.edu.hk
The Bottom Line The Exhibition should be a celebration of student learning
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  • 1. The Exhibition and You! A presentation for parents CDNIS PYP Exhibition 2014 Presenter: Tom Woods, PYP Coordinator
  • 2. What do you already know about the PYP Exhibition?
  • 4. What is the Exhibition? Culmination of all learning in the PYP Synthesis of the 5 Essential Elements A collaborative inquiry and investigation
  • 5. Whats the big idea? Authentic process for assessing student understanding Opportunity for independence and responsibility An acknowledgement of the transition between PYP and MYP
  • 6. Transdisciplinary theme How we express ourselves An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
  • 7. What it should look like... Students: select an element from a previous unit of inquiry that piqued their interest inquire into a form of expression to show their understanding of this area How is more of a focus than what
  • 9. The steps... Unpack TDT Develop Central Ideas and Lines of Inquiry Select Key and Related Concepts Develop BIQs and SQs Follow an inquiry/design cycle Primary and secondary resources
  • 10. The dos and donts for parents
  • 11. Dos... Help set smart goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) Ask questions Scaffold/guide Suggest resources Ensure your child is on track Be supportive and encouraging - celebrate achievements Seek assistance from PYP coordinators and homeroom teachers
  • 12. Donts Do the work for the students Tell the students what direction to take Be overly critical or point out what the group is doing wrong
  • 14. Key dates: 12 FEB - tuning in begins 28 FEB - groups finalized (first mentor meeting) 28 MAR - collapsed timetable begins 07-10 APR - Exhibition week 09 APR - Opening ceremony
  • 16. Needs more info? Read Exhibition Guidelines Email one of us: ThomasWoods@cdnis.edu.hk PaulineDoolette-Cox@cdnis.edu.hk JoanneBoyle@cdnis.edu.hk
  • 17. The Bottom Line The Exhibition should be a celebration of student learning