Confessions of a PYP Teacher
This podcast is for any teacher who is seeking for ways to enrich the learning in their classroom without breaking the bank. We will explore the simple steps on how to turn the traditional learning experience into one founded on practices of the PYP in 10 to 20 minute episodes. The PYP is part of the International Baccalaureate program, which focuses on developing the whole child by allowing students to create their own meaning from learning. If you’re not a PYP teacher, don’t worry. We’ll be sharing ideas that can be applied to your learning setting, because good practice can be used anywhere. https://thinkchat2020.weebly.com/podcast
Confessions of a PYP Teacher
C63: Choosing Sub-Skills for our Units of Inquiry
Now we have gone over in-depth how to use the Approaches to Learning (ATLs), how will we select them for our units of inquiry. This does not just apply to homeroom teachers, because all specialists and supporting teachings need to be part of the discussion. If we expect these teachers to be a part of the teaching, they need to be part of the selection process.
How can we consider everyone’s needs? Quite simply. The ATLs are universal skills that all learners need to acquire, so they are purposefully broad and applicable to any subject area. How they are used is up to the teacher, which is the magical part.
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