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Unit Planning for the PYP

Part of the FariaPD course collection
4 hours for CEUs

By the end of this learning pathway, learners will be able to:

Master the PYP planning framework by navigating various templates to structure a cohesive and effective transdisciplinary unit of inquiry.
Define the conceptual purpose of your unit by identifying and applying the key concepts that drive student learning.
Build foundational components of a unit planner that ensure a strong, logical connection between the central idea and lines of inquiry.
Establish clear learning goals for student achievement while drawing inspiration and best practices from high-quality sample planners.
Promote student agency by integrating specific strategies that foster voice, choice, and ownership throughout the inquiry process.
Design inquiry-based engagements that create active learning experiences rooted directly in the unit’s foundational goals.
Strategize assessment and monitoring by implementing diverse methods to document and evidence student understanding throughout the entire unit.

This learning pathway is a part of the FariaPD course collection

Building the foundation for your transdisciplinary unit

Participants will undertake a personal inquiry into their philosophy and approach to designing learning and teaching. Participants will co-construct and create an understanding of PYP principles and practices by engaging in the PYP planning process.

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Framework for Launching Teaching and Learning

Participants will undertake a personal inquiry into their philosophy and approach to designing learning and teaching. Participants will co-construct and create an understanding of PYP principles and practices by engaging in the PYP planning process.

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Effective Assessment Practices

Participants will undertake a personal inquiry into their philosophy and approach to developing effective assessment. Participants will co-construct and create an understanding of PYP principles and practices by engaging in the PYP planning process.

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Promote Student Agency

Participants will undertake a personal inquiry into their philosophy and approach to designing learning and teaching. Participants will co-construct and create an understanding of PYP principles and practices by engaging in the PYP planning process.

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