PYP Workshops 2017-2018
PYP Parent Universities [8:30am - 11:30am] Other workshops [8:00am - 9:30am]
Workshop
Description
Date
Parent University 1
Play as a way of knowing
Sat. Aug. 26th
This sessions will focus on unpacking who we and our children are as learners and how our learning styles and presences affect our understanding of what learning is supposed to look like. We will reflect on the needs and best modes of work and environment for different types of learner and how play can become a universal language of learning. We will look into research on play, visible thinking and learning by doing. Parents will get the chance to interact with one one another, IGBIS in house experts and different types of media and technology, while building their understanding of the session.
Parent University 2
Inspiring curiosity and creativity in all learners
Sat. Sep. 30th
This sessions will explore research and practices regarding behaviour, our understanding and healthy principles of positive psychology and behaviour management. Building on research provided we will discuss multiple ways of igniting curiosity and creativity in our learners and ways of discovering and nurturing their passions and talents.
Parent University 3
Learner Agency, leadership and entrepreneurship through the IB programmes
Sat. Oct. 28th
This session will provide the parents with the opportunity to research and reflect on the essential elements of the IB programmes. We will look into practical applications of the learner profile attitudes and attributes inside and outside the school setting and share success stories of IB alumni who have become leaders and entrepreneurs embodying and living through the learner profile and IB ethos.
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