The Early Learner (3-6 Years old) - The Enhanced PYP by Katie Cooper https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h By Katie and Amanda en-us 2018-08-22 00:21:03 UTC 2018-08-27 12:03:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Beartoy.png Planning and Documentation https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/274455788 Teachers carefully balance the planning and documenting of the learning and progress of the group by monitoring and responding to the learning development of individuals. Challenge of balancing this planning and documenting, as well as time to respond to individual students.]]> 2018-08-22 00:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/274455788 Research from the Document cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275040865 Moment-by moment teacher actions, reactions and interactions with children are key to their cognitive development (Copple, Bredekamp 2009).

Students who are emotionally invested stay more engaged in their learning (Rushton, Juola-
Rushton 2010).

Students use play to make meaning and understandings of the world, and to develop oral language and
symbolic competence. From an early age, language is the central operating system that generates and supports cognition.

According to Bird and Edwards (2015), children begin engaging with a technological object/device-digital or non-digital, with exploration in mind to investigate, learn and test their theories about its functionalities. When they believe they have understood its functionalities, they move to the innovation phase where they use the object/device in a new context.
]]> 2018-08-24 01:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275040865 Play cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275041392 Play is the primary driver for inquiry.]]> 2018-08-24 01:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275041392 Structure of Units https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352012 Teachers have the flexibility to use year long units, and to dip in and out of units. This may cause some tension if different teachers want to try different things. Parents may also struggle with these flexible time frames. ]]> 2018-08-26 04:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352012 Parents Traditional Views https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352205 In some communities play is not considered learning. Parent and support staff may require additional training/workshops to appreciate the value of learning through play- especially for 6 year olds.]]> 2018-08-26 04:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352205 No Exhibition for EY Schools https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352294 Schools that are only early years no longer have to do the exhibition.]]> 2018-08-26 04:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352294 Play for 6 Year Olds https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352317 Play should be the primary vehicle of inquiry for 6 year olds.]]> 2018-08-26 04:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352317 Agency https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352390 Student-initiated action is considered a dynamic outcome of agency.]]> 2018-08-26 05:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352390 4 Units for 5-6 year olds https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352458 Students who are aged 5 turning 6, can now have just 4 units of inquiry.]]> 2018-08-26 05:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275352458 cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395499 INQUIRY and AGENCY - Play is the primary driver for inquiry. Play involves choice, promotes agency and provides opportunities to inquire into important concepts and personal interests.]]> 2018-08-26 21:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395499 cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395508 LEARNING SPACES - PYP early years teachers need to create stimulating learning spaces, listen deeply to students, document learning and craft exciting avenues for inquiry. ]]> 2018-08-26 21:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395508 cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395530 POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS - Encouraging and nurturing positive relationships between home, family and school provides a strong basis for learning, behaviour, health and well-being. ]]> 2018-08-26 21:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395530 cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395545 LANGUAGE LEARNING - Teachers support language learning by providing opportunities for physical movement, imaginary and cooperative play.]]> 2018-08-26 21:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395545 cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395567 TECHNOLOGY - The aim for young learners is not so much about mastering technology, but about using technology to extend their investigations through touching, seeing and hearing.]]> 2018-08-26 21:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395567 Learning Spaces cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395694 PYP early years teachers need to create stimulating learning spaces, listen deeply to students and craft exciting avenues for inquiry. Importance of creativity and communication skills.]]> 2018-08-26 21:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395694 Play cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395701 Planning uninterrupted time for play - IMPORTANCE OF TIME]]> 2018-08-26 21:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395701 Thinking Skills cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395730 Noticing students’ emerging thinking processes, interests and theories, and responding in ways that extend learning (thorough documentation and record/note keeping is required).]]> 2018-08-26 21:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395730 Scaffolding cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395739 Offering appropriate scaffolded learning experiences for individual students and small groups (knowing how early years students learn, updated PD).]]> 2018-08-26 21:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395739 Self-regulation cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395754 Recognizing opportunities for students to learn to self-regulate during play and offer support and feedback when needed (need to be proactive re ongoing and relevant feedback and support).]]> 2018-08-26 21:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395754 Constructing Meaning cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395912 Through play, children actively construct meaning from their interactions with their physical and social worlds.]]> 2018-08-26 21:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395912 Agency cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395941 Play involves choice, promotes agency and provides opportunities to inquire into important concepts and personal interests.]]> 2018-08-26 21:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395941 Essential to Learning cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395964 The following features are central to learning in the early years: play, relationships, learning spaces, symbolic exploration and expression.]]> 2018-08-26 21:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275395964 Transdisciplinary cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275396005 The PYP transdisciplinary framework is highly relevant to support young students to be self-regulating learners. They must complete two units under the themes "who we are" and "How we express ourselves" (minimum of 4 units all together).]]> 2018-08-26 21:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275396005 Relationships cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275396029 Teachers also need to support children in developing social-emotional competence. 
Building strong relationships with students and their families - being intentional.
]]> 2018-08-26 21:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275396029 Home and School cooperk11 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275396058 Encouraging and nurturing positive relationships between home, family and school provides a strong basis for learning, behaviour, health and well-being. 
Regular conversations with parents and legal guardians (good communication skills).
]]> 2018-08-26 21:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275396058 PLAY P8 https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275499507 The driving force for learning and experimenting in the early years is play. The early years have been extended to include 5-6 year olds who should have many opportunities for play-based learning and inquiry.]]> 2018-08-27 12:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cooperk11/sfy7f1by8d1h/wish/275499507