Learning and Teaching by Nigel Jones https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach Challenges and Opportunities en-us 2018-11-25 06:58:00 UTC 2018-12-04 20:47:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Pretty much the same tranzchina1 https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307587791 I think that the learning and teaching component has not significantly changed from previous iterations of the IB curriculum and does not offer many fundamentally new challenges or opportunities with the new model.
Yes, there are some differences in the way it is expressed in literature but I do not believe that this will make a significant difference to classroom practices as inquiry has a wealth of best practice examples informing classroom learning. 

]]> 2018-11-26 00:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307587791 Teachers new to inquiry learning tranzchina1 https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307591222 There are some opportunities for teachers new to inquiry learning. They will be able to engage with more contemporary ideas on learning and inquiry at the outset, with more specific guidance from the enhanced programme. With the old programme, the description of inquiry expectations often led to confusion so hopefully the enhanced PYP guidance will be clearer. However, I do not believe this will significantly impact experienced teachers.]]> 2018-11-26 00:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307591222 Flexibility in unit length 78peck https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307609548 Giving teachers more flexibility in deciding the appropriate durations and time frames for units provides many opportunities for deepening learning. I love the option of year-long units - so many possibilities!]]> 2018-11-26 02:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307609548 Redesigned Planners 78peck https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307610145 New planner template has many opportunities to encourage collaborative, thoughtful planning. Option to create own template is also nice!]]> 2018-11-26 02:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307610145 Redesigned Planners 78peck https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307611340 New planner template is very detailed, which may present quite a learning curve for those already familiar with the old template - including site visitors. (Unclear to me: Does new template replace old template? Or is it just another option?)]]> 2018-11-26 02:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/307611340 Beyond filling in the boxes eruel https://padlet.com/tranzchina1/LearnTeach/wish/311136772 I appreciate the flexibility in the planning format. At times, I have felt that the 'need to fill boxes' distanced teachers from new thinking and adapting to students understanding. I am hopeful that this will provide new thinking opportunities. 

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