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What is the benefit of approaching a concept with different subject lenses?
What event did students participate in that involved Science and I&S?
What is the role of the Global Contexts in the unit planning process?
What is the purpose of the TOK specialist's CPD for MYP and DP teachers?
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What is the goal of the school's focus on interdisciplinary learning?
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What is the benefit of using an interdisciplinary approach in learning?
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What is the focus of the IDU focus group at Dwight school?
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What is the role of the Theory of Knowledge course in the Diploma Programme?
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What is the purpose of the Group 4 project in the Diploma Programme?
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What is the goal of the school's focus on leadership?
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Study Notes
Learning Principle 1: Learning Purposes
- The chosen Learning Principle is "Learning Purposes" because it enables students to apply their understanding, competencies, knowledge, and dispositions across different situations.
Rationale and Focus
- The school selected this principle because it wants to develop students into responsible and successful global citizens by engaging with complex real-world issues.
- The focus is on improving transdisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary learning.
PYP (Primary Years Programme)
- Transdisciplinary learning means authentic connections between homeroom and specialist lessons.
- The school has regular collaborative planning meetings to ensure integration between subjects.
- Specialist teachers teach stand-alone units, aligning with PYP key elements (ATL skills and key concepts).
- The school has created rigorous scope and sequence documents for each subject, mapping outcomes across grades and units.
MYP (Middle Years Programme)
- Interdisciplinary learning is crucial for conceptual understanding, allowing students to approach concepts with different subject lenses.
- The school has introduced an Interdisciplinary unit of study, with an IDU fair and a focus group developing a teacher handbook/policy for interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
- The Global Contexts are integral to unit planning, connecting different disciplines.
DP (Diploma Programme)
- There are opportunities for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning, particularly through the Theory of Knowledge course.
- The school has provided targeted CPD for MYP and DP teachers, focusing on TOK, and has introduced subject teachers as guest TOK lecturers/workshop leaders.
- The Group 4 project has been given a renewed prominence in the DP calendar, providing further interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
IB Practices
- The school chose to engage with 4-8 IB practices, including:
- Leadership 3: The school organises time for learning and teaching.
- Other practices to be determined.
Successful Development
- Practices that need to be in place for successful development include:
- Collaborative planning and teaching
- Aligned curriculum and assessment
- Targeted professional development for teachers
- Effective use of time and resources for learning and teaching.
Learning Principle 1: Learning Purposes
- The chosen Learning Principle is "Learning Purposes" because it enables students to apply their understanding, competencies, knowledge, and dispositions across different situations.
Rationale and Focus
- The school selected this principle because it wants to develop students into responsible and successful global citizens by engaging with complex real-world issues.
- The focus is on improving transdisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary learning.
PYP (Primary Years Programme)
- Transdisciplinary learning means authentic connections between homeroom and specialist lessons.
- The school has regular collaborative planning meetings to ensure integration between subjects.
- Specialist teachers teach stand-alone units, aligning with PYP key elements (ATL skills and key concepts).
- The school has created rigorous scope and sequence documents for each subject, mapping outcomes across grades and units.
MYP (Middle Years Programme)
- Interdisciplinary learning is crucial for conceptual understanding, allowing students to approach concepts with different subject lenses.
- The school has introduced an Interdisciplinary unit of study, with an IDU fair and a focus group developing a teacher handbook/policy for interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
- The Global Contexts are integral to unit planning, connecting different disciplines.
DP (Diploma Programme)
- There are opportunities for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning, particularly through the Theory of Knowledge course.
- The school has provided targeted CPD for MYP and DP teachers, focusing on TOK, and has introduced subject teachers as guest TOK lecturers/workshop leaders.
- The Group 4 project has been given a renewed prominence in the DP calendar, providing further interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
IB Practices
- The school chose to engage with 4-8 IB practices, including:
- Leadership 3: The school organises time for learning and teaching.
- Other practices to be determined.
Successful Development
- Practices that need to be in place for successful development include:
- Collaborative planning and teaching
- Aligned curriculum and assessment
- Targeted professional development for teachers
- Effective use of time and resources for learning and teaching.
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Description
This quiz assesses understanding of Learning Principle 1, focusing on applying knowledge and skills to real-world issues and developing responsible global citizens.
