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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
C69: Designing for the Gifted Learner
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Now that we’ve designed the learning environment for the language learner, let’s talk about the gifted learner. I don’t like this designation, because I believe that all children are gifted in their own unique way and the PYP allows it to shine. I know everyone who is listening totally agrees with my summation.
We can picture specific learners in our class who are eager to learn everyday. They are always present at school and voracious to learn. They hunger to acquire knowledge and are naturally curious about the world. Doesn’t this sound like every student you have? Of course. The difference is gifted learners regularly go above and beyond what is “required” for themselves and they are usually seeking ways to improve.
How are you arranging the environment to bring about the capabilities of your gifted learners, so they are not forgotten while you support other learners?
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