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Students will feel free in their thinking and empowers them for their learning. It also incorporates critical thinking, logic and research.  It sounds very busy and many conversations are happening all the time on all levels ( students to students and students to teachers). Students will look at the same concept from different perspectives and be able to make connections.

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When teacher broaden the horizon of T & L, this contributes onto students learning to look at the bigger picture the zoom in. Transdisciplinary teaching and learning looks comprehensive, sounds buzzing and feels excitement. It ensures authentic learning and caters for all students learning styles and needs.
It also allows learners ( both students and teachers) to make connections and ongoing reflection.

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Teacher Perspective

·         Promote Safe place

·         Know their students individually

·         Know students strengths and weaknesses

·         Responsible for the core subjects

·         Learning is to be significant across all subject areas and connect to the real-world

·         Provide opportunities to work in various types of groups

·         Provide opportunities for various students roles

·         Post visual reminders of Central Ideas and Lines of Inquiry

·         Provide space for students to share their own thoughts, ideas and questions.

Student Perspective

·         Engage in learning environment in an active way – participant in their learning

·         Manage their time and resources

·         Reflect on their learning, take feedback in order to become more competent learners

·         Safe place to learn

·         Accepted for who they are and an understanding that they matter and their ideas and thoughts are important

·         Variety of engaging activities through various formats

·         Ability for student to make connections and apply learning through various means

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Looks like: My work is displayed, and showing how the inquiry is done. Students' work is transdiciplinary.

Sounds like: Lots of discussion, sharing of ideas, presentation, , brainstorming, questions, reflection.

Feels like: they are clear of the whole inquiry cycle and what they inquired into during the six steps of Kath Murdoch inquiry cycle. They are encouraged to and they feel confident to ask questions and voice their own opinions.

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Looks like: All five elements of the unit should be displayed on the wall, TD theme, subject knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, students taking action. Students' own explaination on these elements. Student's quesions and teachers' questions. The whole inquiry cycle connected with the students work. Essential agreements. A comfortable reading corner. Lots of organized resourses.

Sounds like: Lots of discussion in groups and in pairs. Students' presentation. Students' questions and refleciton. Teachers' questions and reflection.

Feels like: supportive of students' collaboration. Encouraging and engaging. Interesting. Every corner and every wall is IB and is supportive of students' learning.

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Looks like: movement in the classroom when they are in smaller groups.

Sounds like: lots of conversation with questions and answers.They are sharing thoughts and sharing knowledge.

Feels like: I can dictate my learning by staying focused and with the topic being discussed

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Looks like: Post-it notes on my classroom mirror showing what students are thinking and questioning on a current topic.
Instruments, books, magazines, pictures, sheet music, and CD's that relate to same concept. Whole group or small group instruction with teacher providing resources for the inquiry.

Sounds like: discussion of entire class or small groups with questions asked by both students and teacher.

Feels like: the "light bulb" moment of connections being made. It is empowerment of the subject.

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Looks Like: Students are working in different groups for different projects. There is a lot of movement. Students are able to show their thinking in different ways throughout the year. Student work is on the walls representing the 6 IB themes and then use the work to make connections.

Sounds Like: A lot of talking: In groups, asking questions, giving presentations, sharing thinking, sharing knowledge.

Feels Like: I have ownership of my learning, it feels empowering.

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Looks like: Lots of post-its around the room. Used for students to show thinking and or questioning. Books, articles and reading used, all relate to the same concept. Student's work in flexible groupings and the teacher provides resources to help student inquiry. There is a lot of collaborating among teachers and staff about student engagement and learning as well as common teaching. Reflection is taking place all the time. Students are reflecting on their learning and the teacher is reflecting on their teaching and learning. Skills are being learned through content, not in isolation. Teaching objectives answer the question, WHY? and teaching reflects real world.

Sounds like: There is a lot of discussions. Whole group, small group, and in pairs. Student presentations are held everyday. Questions being asked by the students and the teacher.

Feels like: Powerful and rewarding. When students make connections and take action, it feels amazing.

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Looks like: tables and desks are flexibly grouped with students facing each other. Materials and resources are readily available. Everyone is working together around a common focus.
Sounds like: Conversations taking place between students. Students asking each other questions, probing deeper, asking for evidence and connections. Everyone is participating.
Feels like: Expectations are clear and created with input and buy in from the whole group. Individuals feel their input, perspective, creativity is valued by the group.

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Looks like: teacher not the center of the classroom. Teacher is going from group to group, taking notes for next steps, providing materials, but not necessitating their use.
Sounds like: asking rather than telling, probing deeper, "What do you need me to do/ get to help your group?"
Feels like: Not being "in control" can feel powerless or liberating. I think once you see students' eyes come alive, it feels worth it.

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Students are excited to learn and are involved and engaged in what they are working on. They take pride and ownership in their work and provide lots of ideas and suggestions to help us all learn more. They work well together as a whole and in smaller groups to build upon the process.

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The classroom is full of movement and there is lots of conversation and dialogue between the students. It can often appear to someone looking in that they are loud and not on task but if really listened too are working together to learn and grow. The students are engaged and very present in their learning and are excited to learn new things.

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I know my students very well and I guide and facillitate them in a safe and engaging enviroment where they learn by dealing with real life situations. I observe them constantly and create lessons according to their needs. This is why I feel the classroom runs smoothly.

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In my classroom the little learners are able to make sense out of what they are learning and they are less dependent on formal education. The students work in different types of group settings and have different skills, attitudes and perspectives. They are open to critical feedback too.

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Students looked engaged, excited, and eager to learn. The classroom often sounds busy and LOUD (ha) with students chatter and excitement. The classroom runs smoothly with little behavioural issues, because students take responsibility for their learning (and even the learning of others).

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In my classroom, transdiciplinary learning occurs throughout the year when completing our Units of Inquiry. Students take ownership for their learning, their work is up all over the classroom, the discussions are based on their questions and experiences, and they take pride in sharing their understanding or taking action.

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Reflect on your own experiences related to transdisciplinary teaching and learning. Write down your thoughts on what a transdisciplinary classroom looks like, sounds like, feels like from both the perspectives of a student and a teacher.