Conceptual Understandings by Angela Meikle https://padlet.com/angelanmeikle/concepts PYP: From principles into practice en-us 2018-10-13 01:09:53 UTC 2026-01-30 22:33:57 UTC hello@padlet.com angelanmeikle https://padlet.com/angelanmeikle/concepts/wish/292373347 1. Reflection is ongoing and embedded
2. purposeful inquiry is supported by a concept-driven curriculum 
3. key concepts (& questions) drive learning experiences and help to frame a unit of inquiry
4. related concepts explore key concepts in greater detail, are connected to subject areas, and can be connected to state/national/provincial curricula. 
5. Concepts facilitate depth and complexity in learning with the exploration and re-exploration of ideas and transcendance of disciplinary boundaries
6. All learning and teaching, including subject knowledge acquisition, is through concept-based inquiry. 


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  • increased flexibility for schools
  • less is more - fewer key concepts (by even one) will allow a focus on others within and across the programme of inquiry and discipline areas
  • increased depth of pedagogical information and application available within PYP: Principles into Practice documentation
  • Direct connection made between concepts and conceptual understandings
  • Section on concepts links to integration of student agency



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  • application of reflection within all areas, new learning for (some) teachers to continually purposefully reflect with students
  • There are an unlimited number of related concepts.
  • Some key questions related to key concepts have shifted slightly e.g. Change 'why is it transforming?', Responsibility 'What are our obligations?'
  • Strategies provided, such as 'sketch the concept', 'exit ticket', etc
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