Module 1 Reflection

• How is my understanding of PYP principles and practices evolving?

I am now beginning to develop an overarching understanding of how the different elements of the PYP curriculum lead to international-mindedness and the importance of education in a global context.

• In what ways can I apply learning from this workshop in my own learning and teaching?

I have really enjoyed learning more about transdisciplinary teaching approaches which I can apply to my own teaching. 

• How is agency supported and nurtured through this workshop?

Discussion based tasks and access to everyone else's ideas has been very beneficial in developing my understanding of the course so far.

• How am I developing international-mindedness in my students?

By combining the elements of global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding.

• How do I get the learning of language to encompass being international minded?

By understanding that language is not solely the linguistic aspect of learning a language.

• How am I embedding the learner profile into learning and teaching?

Having developed superhero characters to embody the different strands of the IB learner profile, I have managed to make it fun and engaging for pupils.

• How am I encouraging students to engage with local and global issues and challenges?

The importance of understanding their own culture and community and being able to compare it to other communities around the globe.