MYP

In grade 7 students have been learning about the comma. They completed a pre assessment and explored some funny memes. We then made rules for 5 ways the comma is used and then they selected one of the comma rules to teach to a peer. They were urged to select a rule they didn’t feel comfortable with so as to stretch themselves. They prepared a little lesson and then explained to their peers. Read more about the power of ‘teaching something to learn something’ here. 

“Teaching and learning in the IB grows from an understanding of education that celebrates the many ways people work together to construct meaning and make sense of the world. Represented as the interplay between asking (inquiry), doing (action) and thinking (reflection), this constructivist approach leads towards open classrooms where different views and perspectives are valued. An IB education empowers young people for a lifetime of learning, both independently and in collaboration with others. It prepares a community of learners to engage with complex global challenges through a dynamic educational
experience framed by inquiry, action and reflection.” 

MYP: From principles into practice. May 2014 (updated September 2017).