Making Connections
A virtual Parent Information Event The Learner Profile is the IB Mission Statement translated into behavior outcomes, as separate actionable attributes, to enable us all to better understand what we can do to become internationally-minded learners. The ten attributes, or character traits, are values for a lifelong continuum of thinking,…
PYP Evaluation During the PYP Evaluation cycle, there are many opportunities for self-assessment and reflection of one’s practice, understanding of the programme, and of course one’s pedagogical beliefs. One of the main tools for us to do that is the PYP Self Study Questionaire that enables us to build a common, communal,…
Dear Parents,Just a reminder that all report cards for students in G1-G5 will be delivered through the Managebac system at the end of the week. Understanding the ISM PYP Report card WHY THE STUDENT AND THE LEARNING ARE ASSESSED AT ISM Educating the whole child is central to our philosophy. Assessment is geared toward…
This year we introduced a new framework for our PYP students: Design thinking. Our students engage with Design Thinking principles on a daily basis across the transdisciplinary curriculum, both during the dedicated Genius Hour time and especially during their Units of Inquiry. “Articulating a model or framework for the process…
As one of the most popular (67,357,367 views on his first TED talk) and influential thinker has passed I wanted to take this opportunity and make connections between Primary Years Program Framework, creativity and pragmatism. “The arts especially address the idea of aesthetic experience. An aesthetic experience is one in…
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New Academic Year at ISM It is with great pleasure that I write this message to you all. I am very happy to be able to welcome so many new families into our Primary Years Programme, as I am happy to welcome all our returning families as well. Our Primary…
COVID-19 has forced mass school closures and a transition to remote learning. We are here to help. As the number of positively-confirmed cases of the Coronavirus worldwide tops 500,000 and rises with no end in sight—with experts continuing to predict 40-70% of the global population will contract COVID-19—social distancing safety…
This past week I have been reflecting on my practice through the lens of our Principles of Learning and find connections with Jay McTighe‘s article: “Three Lessons for Teachers from Grant Wiggins” Common Understanding of Learning At ISM, we understand that learning is a lifelong, ongoing process. Learners develop understanding…
School vision and mission statements should not be regarded as empty words. They can be useful – but it depends on what they include and how they’re used. Our mission statement is a strategic document to indicate the purpose and priorities of ISM. It makes a public statement about what…