The International Baccalaureate Programme Onaway Elementary School PTO

The International Baccalaureate Programme Onaway Elementary School PTO Meeting February 29, 2012 Kristina Hayward Kristin Koenigsberger Susan Mears Ruth Mardell Amy Santos Marty Mc. Guan Karen Lum Nancy Wemer

Our Goals We are working and planning together to: Establish a learning community Expand our learning beyond the Onaway community Foster natural curiosity Use inquiry to develop global lifelong learning skills necessary for the 21 st century Provide opportunities to practice social skills and celebrate our diversity

What is IB? Mission: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Shaker Heights City School District and IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) Pre K-4 MYP (Middle Years Programme) 5 -10 DP (Diploma Programme) 11 -12 Shaker Heights has an authorized DP; now the K-4 schools are applying for PYP authorization. MYP to follow.

Primary Years Programme (PYP) World language – Mandarin (once a week, 1 -4) Common learner profile attitudes and attributes Common skills and concepts Student inquiry Common Themes Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organize ourselves Sharing the planet

PYP attributes, skills, attitudes Attributes: Learners are… Thinkers Knowledgeable Open-minded Inquirers Communicators Risk-takers Principled Caring Balanced Reflective Skills: Thinking Research Social Selfmanagement Communication Attitudes Curiosity Creativity Confidence Cooperation Enthusiasm Integrity Tolerance Respect Empathy Appreciation Independence Commitment

Onaway Students Aim to Be. . . Graphic created through the inspiration and design of Ellis Parker and Brit Hill

Onaway Students Aim to Be. . . IB Bulletin Board Initiative Each week, a different class has the responsibility of creating an IB display in the front hall.

Transdisciplinary Themes Who we are Citizens/Innovators Where we are in place and time Homes/Immigration How we express ourselves Literature/Art and music/Artifacts How the world works Cycles/Shaping and reshaping Earth How we organize ourselves Signs and Tools/Economics/Justice Sharing the planet Natural resources/ Survival and adaptation

Onaway POI (Programme of Inquiry)

The POI (Programme of Inquiry) The crucial IB/ ODE connection Each of these addresses: A theme A central idea Lines of inquiry Concepts and skills Learner attitudes and attributes AND, importantly, Ohio Department of Education standards

Some Basic Planner Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pre-assessment – previous knowledge and understanding Provocation - an activity that makes students curious about upcoming learning Learning experiences – varied and engaging Formative assessments – checking student understanding throughout unit for adjustments Summative assessments – checking student understanding at conclusion of unit Student reflection – students think about how they learn(ed) best

Some Basic Planner Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pre-assessment – previous knowledge and understanding Provocation - Ruth Mardell Learning experiences – Karen Lum Home Connection – Kristin Koenigsberger Formative assessments – Amy Santos Literature Link – Nancy Wemer Summative assessments – Susan Mearns Student action/reflection – Marty Mc. Guan

Provocation Ruth Mardell – first grade, parent of two Shaker students Theme: How We Organize Ourselves Central Idea: “The way basic human needs are met has changed over time. ” ODE Standards: The way basic human needs are met has changed over time. Key Concepts: connection, change, causation Related Concepts: networks, production and consumption, consequences Lines of inquiry: producing and selling wants and needs goods and services

Provocation

Learning Experiences Karen Lum – fourth grade Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time Central Idea: “Human migration causes cooperation and conflict. ” ODE Standards: Various groups of people have lived in Ohio over time, including the prehistoric and historic American Indians, migrating settlers and immigrants. Interactions among the groups have resulted in cooperation and conflict. Key Concepts: form, change, connection Related Concepts: similarities and differences, relationships, adaptations Lines of inquiry: interactions among groups the reasons for immigration/migration impact of various cultures on the population

Home connection Kristin Koenigsberger – Pre K Theme: Sharing the Planet Central Idea: Animals and people are interdependent. ODE Standards: Similarities and differences exist among individuals of the same kinds of plants and animals. Key Concepts: function, responsibility, form Related Concepts: similarities and differences, habitat, interdependence Lines of inquiry: types of animal life basic needs of living things places people/animals live adaptations living things make

Home Conncection

Formative Assessments Amy Santos – second grade Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time Central Idea: Understanding changes that have occurred over time helps us learn about our world today. ODE Standards: Science and technology have changed daily life. Key Concepts: function, reflection, change Related Concepts: evidence, cycles, systems Lines of inquiry: Cycles within the solar system Technological contributions Artifacts, maps and photographs

Formative assessment

Literature Link through Library Resources A Variety of Resources Nancy Wemer, library technician Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time Central Idea: Understanding changes that have occurred over time helps us learn about our world today. Non-fiction Magazines PLUS – Book of the Day Fiction Videos, images and more!

Summative Assessment Susan Mears – Kindergarten Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time Central Idea: People move from one place to another and adapt to their surroundings. ODE Standards: Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties. Humans depend on and impact the physical environment in order to supply food, clothing and shelter. Key Concepts: causation, connection, perspective Related Concepts: traditions, impact, exploration Lines of inquiry: homes and journeys adaptations to different places properties of materials

Summative Assessment #1 What journeys do people make? Why do they make journeys?

Summative Assessment #2

Summative Assessment #2 Students can use materials to create a home. Students can explain their choice of materials. Students can justify the materials chosen for the home.

Student action and reflection Marty Mc. Guan – third grade Theme: How We Organize Ourselves Central Idea: People organize themselves by creating different structures and systems. ODE Standards: Individuals make the community a better place by solving problems in a way that promotes the common good. Laws are rules which apply to all people in a community and describe ways people are expected to behave. Laws promote order, security, provide public services and protect the rights of individuals in the local community. Key Concepts: function, connection, form Related Concepts: governments, family/school, interdependence Lines of inquiry: • Historical origin of government • Governmental roles and responsibilities • The interaction among societal systems • Power and influence connected to organizations

Parent reflection Onaway Parents Aim to Be… How have you used your learner profile attributes tonight?

Our Goals We are working and planning together to: Establish a learning community Expand our learning beyond the Onaway community Foster natural curiosity Use inquiry to develop global lifelong learning skills necessary for the 21 st century Provide opportunities to practice social skills and celebrate our diversity

Inquires about IB Q & A… Thanks for attending!