Wonder Wall
Metacognition Metacognition is the practice of teaching and encouraging students to think about thinking and how they learn best. Metacognition occurs before, during, and after learning and involves self-reflective questions around comprehension, connection, strategies, and reflection. Metacognition was originally rolled out in 2015. These materials were revised and updated in summer, 2017.
At my school, we use Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle. Many of our staff are new the PYP and new to inquiry-based teaching and learning, so we find this inquiry cycle provides some structure to the elusive process of inquiry. How do I use the inquiry cycle? What do the different stages of the process look like?…
At my school, we use Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle. Many of our staff are new the PYP and new to inquiry-based teaching and learning, so we find this inquiry cycle provides some structure to the elusive process of inquiry. How do I use the inquiry cycle? What do the different stages of the process look like?…
My Sunday has been full of work! My intern finished her last week of teaching...so I am back at lesson planning and creating to fulfill the...
The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to teach a course entirely through project based learning. Our local university approached a couple of schools in our district and asked us if we were interested in teaching a cross-curricular PBL program where our grade 12 students can earn college credits. Ummmm…. heck yeah! Basically, the ... Read more
The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to teach a course entirely through project based learning. Our local university approached a couple of schools in our district and asked us if we were interested in teaching a cross-curricular PBL program where our grade 12 students can earn college credits. Ummmm…. heck yeah! Basically, the ... Read more
The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to teach a course entirely through project based learning. Our local university approached a couple of schools in our district and asked us if we were interested in teaching a cross-curricular PBL program where our grade 12 students can earn college credits. Ummmm…. heck yeah! Basically, the ... Read more
Hello again friends! I am back from my trip to Africa and can't wait to share my experiences training these wonderful teachers with you all!! This was one of the BEST groups of teachers I have ever had the pleasure of working with! 2. To open teachers' minds to a different way of teaching that
Hello again friends! I am back from my trip to Africa and can't wait to share my experiences training these wonderful teachers with you all!! This was one of the BEST groups of teachers I have ever had the pleasure of working with! 2. To open teachers' minds to a different way of teaching that
Inquiry vs traditional teaching
These lab safety posters will brighten your classroom and provide structure all at the same time! Lab safety in the science classroom is very important at all levels. It's important that students understand the rules of the lab at all levels: elementary, middle school, and high school. These posters...
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Engage students with 5E inquiry model lesson plans! Perfect for teaching any subject and encouraging active participation & critical thinking.
Questioning anchor chart i made
This blog explores innovative teaching and learning strategies and pedagogies, especially in the PYP.
This blog explores innovative teaching and learning strategies and pedagogies, especially in the PYP.
