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The PYP Exhibition
The PYP Exhibition promotes responsible action that makes a
lasting difference to our students, humanity and
the planet.
Julie McGuireVal BratsanosDave Buckley
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Today’s WorkshopToday’s Workshop
★ Will provide an opportunity for you to work with your children in collaboration to improve your understanding of the PYP Exhibition
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★ What is the PYP Exhibition?★ The roles and responsibilities
of students and parents.★ The Exhibition at Glenealy
Today’s WorkshopToday’s Workshop
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What is the PYP Exhibition?What is the PYP Exhibition?An Inquiry that requires
students to apply their learning from previous years and take
actionChildren reflect on the Units of Inquiry they have been involved in over the years. This leads to an
in-depth group inquiry into issues directly connected to their school or local area. These
may also be relevant to children in other parts of the world
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Graffiti Board Graffiti Board
What issues can you
already think of?
An in-depth group inquiry into issues directly
connected to their school or local area.
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Some of the key purposes of the PYP Exhibition:
★for students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
★to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning
★to provide students with an opportunity to explore multiple perspectives
★for students to synthesize and apply their learning of previous years and to reflect upon their journey through the PYP
★to demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning
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Types of actionTypes of action
★Research - finding out more about an issue.
★Direct - requires personal contact.
★ Indirect - channels resources to the problem rather than direct contact.
★Advocacy - when people raise awareness to eliminate the causes of a specific problem.
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ActionAction
★Looking at the examples of action provided can you group them under
the main headings. ★ Research - finding out more about an issue.
★ Direct - requires personal contact.
★ Indirect - channels resources to the problem rather than direct contact.
★ Advocacy - when people raise awareness to eliminate the causes of a specific problem.
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• Direct • Indirect • Advocacy• Research
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Form - What is it like?
Function - How does it work?
Causation - why is it like this?
Connection - how is it connected to other things?
Change - how is it changing?
Perspective - what are the different points of view?
Responsibility - What is our responsibility?
Concept Questions
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The role of the Student
• With teacher support, carry out an open-ended or guided inquiry into a real-life issue or problem.
• To demonstrate their learning and the development of the attributes of the IBO learner profile
• Be academically honest when referring to their sources of information
• Reflect on the components of and processes involved in the Exhibition.
• Carry out self and peer assessment.
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The role of the Student
Within each group, the following aspects need to be included:
• Examples of written work (Exhibition Journal & Exhibition display board)
• Oral presentations
• Examples of the use of technology (where appropriate)
• Performances in any medium - dance, drama, film, video, mixed media
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The role of the Parent
To have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the PYP Exhibition
To support and encourage students and teachers through the process of inquiry so that they may take real and authentic action.
To keep informed about the Exhibition by talking with your son/daughter and other Y6 students and checking any communication sent from school.
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The role of the Parent continued...
To help your child to access resources - people, places, media and information
To provide expert subject knowledge where applicable
To encourage independent inquiry and respect student ownership of the process
Ensure that your child writes notes from written material and does not just copy out the work.
To celebrate with your son/daughter by attending the exhibition on the evening
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The role of the Mentor
Each action group will be assigned a mentor•Hold meetings with their ‘group’ (it is the students
responsibility to liaise with mentors to organise these meetings.)
•Be supportive and encouraging.•Offer advice on locating and using resources. •Pose questions and help interpret sophisticated/difficult
information.•Give time management advice•Celebrate achievements and successes with the Group
Currently there are a number of teachers and Educational Assistants who have volunteered to mentor a group.
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Discuss the roles of the different stakeholders at you table. If you have any further questions then please add them to the concept questions sheets.
Concept Questions
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What is our Purpose?What is our Purpose?
★Transdisciplinary Theme - Who we areAn inquiry into the nature of the self; of
our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human
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Our Central IdeaOur Central Idea
The actions of individuals and groups can make a
difference to human kind.
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What do we want to What do we want to learn?learn?
★Do all members of Hong Kong have the same opportunities and rights?
★What is our responsibility as citizens of Hong Kong?
★What opportunities are there for us to make a difference?
★How do we know that we have made a difference?
Teacher Questions:
Student Questions formed around the key concepts
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The road to the Glenealy The road to the Glenealy PYP ExhibitionPYP Exhibition
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What What connections connections
can you can you make to what make to what
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this morningthis morning
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Your contributionYour contribution
★ What can you do to support Glenealy students in taking responsible action that makes a lasting difference to themselves and humanity.
★ Support/Expertise etc.
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We share the Planet with7 Billion People
★ This is the 1st exhibition carried out by Glenealy School. (The students will be pioneers.)
★ Students (and adults) need time and space to wonder about things and consider their plans.
★ Considerable emphasis is placed on the process of the Exhibition not just the end product.
Something for us all to remember…
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