Reflection -- IB PYP Self-study #4 by Lyneth Rozzuell Magsalin https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs ISB PYP Compass points reflection - May 19, 2021 en-us 2021-05-16 10:50:21 UTC 2021-05-19 14:59:06 UTC hello@padlet.com thinking about, and learning about, assessment beyond the homeroom classroom i.e the role and types of assessment in specialist subjects. janinecreed2 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539805129 2021-05-19 14:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539805129 Challenges nicolabarber3 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539806187 Was challenging as without the evidence we were unsure how we could give a level with confidence

]]> 2021-05-19 14:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539806187 We discussed through looking at the parent portal that many of the assessment documents are shared with parents. nicolabarber3 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539809111 2021-05-19 14:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539809111 michellewhelan1 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539811136 Approaches to assessment 3.4: The school implements, communicates and regularly reviews consistent and fair systems and processes for reporting student progress and handling appeals or challenges.
-Awaiting further evidence/links in the slide deck]]> 2021-05-19 14:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539811136 Connect nicolabarber3 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539811502 We where able to reconnect with our understanding of the requirements for the Self study. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539811502 Connect https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539826803 It took a while to connect/remember where we left off from last time. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539826803 Can sometimes be a challenge to decide if it is a "Yes" or "No" as it could be in "between" https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831340 2021-05-19 14:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831340 E https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831403 The shared drive/email history makes everything simple, provided you know where to look. Our colleagues are top notch when it comes to  answering about particular roles/units.

]]> 2021-05-19 14:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831403 I mariettacox1 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831488 2021-05-19 14:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831488 Connect: L: it is really beneficial to talk with members of the group to collect their experiences and perspectives. In these conversations, we realise we have much good quality learning happening https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831630 2021-05-19 14:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539831630 Connect: https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539832424 I found the information directly connected. We were looking at inclusion and Learning Support practice and policies and it was easy to look at what we actually do and compare with the expectations. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539832424 Connect https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539833109 The information connects concretely as our section is teacher and student support and how we provide and deliver that not only in PYP but throughout the school]]> 2021-05-19 14:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539833109 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539833373 Learned about how much we are doing...aerial view as opposed to the ground view from the day to day work we do. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539833373 Collaboration amandaarena2 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539834070 L: It was great working with other members of the team, really gives you different perspectives!]]> 2021-05-19 14:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539834070 It got me thinking about all the different elements that create our 'environment' here at ISB. mariettacox1 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539834989 2021-05-19 14:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539834989 You need to make sure you are on the right page in the right documents... https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539836450 2021-05-19 14:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539836450 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539837062 It allows us to reflect on our practice and highlight our needs]]> 2021-05-19 14:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539837062 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539837348 The challenge is getting reconnected to the work. I suggest bigger chunks of time allocated to this work instead of start stop start stop. 
The Beast document is living up to its name. Takes a while to navigate. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539837348 I found it challenging trying to navigate my way around the documents... I felt only a little less confused in our final meeting than our first. Although it was all english, it took some translating. mariettacox1 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539837629 2021-05-19 14:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539837629 Extend: L: we had some good discussion today about what International Mindedness looks like in our school, think we identified room to grow here https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539839212 2021-05-19 14:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539839212 Extend https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539839389 The consideration of teacher and student support beyond the classroom, in the community, outdoor learning opportunities and parent and community groups supporting students learning]]> 2021-05-19 14:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539839389 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539839948 Many things are undocumented or incorrectly represented on the website]]> 2021-05-19 14:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539839948 E https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539840388
It was great to see people commenting on "achievements and challenges" in the summary for the practice. Helps to inform the next steps in given areas.]]> 2021-05-19 14:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539840388 Extend: https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539841963 looking into the Inclusion Policy and reading through it carefully helped extend my understanding of how ISB views inclusion and made me wonder how can we improve our practice. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539841963 Connect https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539842704 There are so many different pieces of evidence that we can gather. Teacher and Student Support section is embedded in our everyday practices. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539842704 Challenge: L: it is challenging to know what is happening in other grades, as we are wrapped up in our own teams and perhaps don't have much opportunity to see what other grades are doing. https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539844183 2021-05-19 14:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539844183 Challenge https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539846921 Working through the documents, locating the documents]]> 2021-05-19 14:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539846921 Connect L https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539848956 The information was presented in terminology that we are very familiar with here at ISB. This familiarity is evidence, I think, of a strong PYP school. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539848956 E https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539849126
In a perfect world, there would be rubrics for each section linked with examples to better understand achievement levels.

There has to be a less complex template/evidence document transition. It would be interesting to collaborate with the IB afterwards in order to see if any schools have simplified this portion to make it more user friendly. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539849126 Challenge https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539851260 Navigating through the different slides, documents, etc. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539851260 Challenges https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539851426 Sometimes we were not sure if the information we are looking into is actually what we need. A lot of conversation and thinking and wondering went on before we were sure. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539851426 As this was the last time for this process this academic year to ensure notes are collected of what needs to be done, in readiness for the next meeting, next academic year https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539854112 2021-05-19 14:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539854112 Extend https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539854619 I am aware, thinking about what we were asked to provide evidence for, that there is room for improvement when it comes to children being part of planning their own learning more. There are pockets of if but it could be more consistent. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539854619 Connect: L https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539855307 The language used is the same as in our planners. Familiar with the concepts and most vocabulary that is stated in the practices.]]> 2021-05-19 14:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539855307 Extend: L https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539860641 Ideas from different grade levels that are revealed through group mates and the different documents that we were accessing.]]> 2021-05-19 14:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539860641 Challenge https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539861480 How to embed understanding of abstract concepts from a young age. Some of the concepts are very difficult for young students to engage with and be able to articulate. This does not mean that they don't have opportunities to engage with them, it just means that they aren't developmentally ready to communicate their understanding of them fully. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539861480 Challenge: L https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539864799 When all grade or section levels aren't represented it's hard to know what evidence might be available. There isn't enough time to troll through all the evidence, a lot is just from memory. ]]> 2021-05-19 14:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539864799 Connect https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539895439 Looking at documents in the strategic plan helps us to see the mission being used to drive all aspects of the school]]> 2021-05-19 14:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539895439 Extend susandugre1 https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539899982 Nice to meet with colleagues and bounce ideas with them.]]> 2021-05-19 14:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539899982 Challenge P https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539900064 As we didn't have access to the strategic plan there were questions we couldn't find evidence for. Having been given access to the improvement plan shed some light on the path that is being followed or planned to be followed.]]> 2021-05-19 14:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539900064 Extend https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539900862 It struck us how well crafted and important the guiding statements are for us to use the mission and to measure our own practise against the mission]]> 2021-05-19 14:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539900862 Challenge https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539907043 Sometimes it is challenging to keep on the rating task because it is in us to make changes]]> 2021-05-19 14:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539907043 Timeline for School improvement plan https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539914882 2021-05-19 14:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lynethmagsalin/24z25gvyxrvudbzs/wish/1539914882