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Considering Flexible Timeframes and Times in the PYP Early Years and…
Considering Flexible Timeframes and Times in the PYP Early Years and Primary Classrooms LT 5.5
What specific aspects of the PYP does this flexibility support?
more authentic assessment opportunities with flexible timeframes
young children's development is often non-linear
Considering Flexibile Timeframes in the PYP Early Years and Primary Classrooms
revisiting a unit throughout the year is appropriate
units can be developed continually through the year
units can have a discrete beginning and ending
to introduce a second unit alongside an ongoing unit is acceptable
Flexible Time Frames in the PYP Early Years
must engage in a minimum of four units of inquiry
two units which must be undertaken are Who we are and How we express ourselves
For ages 3-6
Flexible Time Frames in the PYP Primary Years
a minimum duration of 3-4 weeks for each unit of inquiry is suggested
for learners ages 6-12
How does the TSM support capabilities?
Build/develop conceptual understanding within and across subjects
Utilize assessment to inform learning and teaching
must engage in 6 transdisciplinary units of inquiry a year
better opportunity to develop agency
times to appropriately develop skills and dispositions
Foster supportive environments that remove barriers to learning