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PYP Exhibition 2012at the

International School of Dusseldorf

\\PYPX Start Date: Wednesday 21st MarchParent Conversation Morning: Friday 27th A ,rilES Sharing Day: Wednesday 9th May ,

"ISO Community Exhibition: Wednesday z a = M "YPYPX End Date: Thursday 31st May

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Staff and Parent Information Presentation


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What is the Exhibition?"

It is: Intense Challenging ............ Exciting Self-directed Process driven Rewarding Action provoking

It is not: A science fair A poster contest A competition Product driven Adult directed A burden


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What is the Exhibition? .

A culminating project for the PYP U []. A collaborative inquiry that students have a personal interestin exploring An inquiry that requires students to apply their learning from.previous years An experience that uses the essential elements of the PYP:Knowledge, Skills, Concepts, Attitudes and Action A demonstration of how students can take action as a resultof their learning A celebration of who our students are as learners.


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Students will use thePYP Transdisciplinary Skills Communication Skills Social Skills

Research Skills Self-management Skills Thinking Skills


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Students will show: - Positive Attitudes: appreciation, commitment, corifldence,cooperation, creativity, confidence, curiosity, empathy,

enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect, tolerance Learner Profile Attributes: thinker, open-minded, caring,principled, reflective, inquirer, risk-taker, knowledgeable,communicator, balanced.

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entral Idea

We can make a difference toreal life issues.


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Lines of Inqu iry

Students will develop their own lines ofinquiry through a collaborative process,making connections with their prior learningand experiences.


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~ . What matters to me? . How does that affect me and others? What needs to change? How can I make a difference?


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We assess the process more than the product The students will keep a Special Journal and aPYP booklet throughout the Exhibition process,these will show their thinking and progress Students, peers, and teachers will reflect on theprocess together.


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The Role of Adults

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How can Parents Help? D Ask your child open-ended questions, speaking in your mother-tongue

Support and encourage your child through theprocess Celebrate the process with your child, by attendingthe conversation morning and the final exhibitionday During the process comment and reflect on theexperience with your child


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Develop Critical Thinki

-. Let students solve their own problems. Let students be responsible for their ownlearning Encourage independent inquiry and respectstudent ownership of the process Support, challenge, question, and clarify.

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