Resources Page
On this page I have placed various resources I've created over the years. Some of them are linked with promoting student thinking regardless of the programme taught whilst others are more specific to the PYP. I shall update this page with new resources at regular intervals. Please feel free to use the resources and I would love to hear your feedback about them.
Matching Pedagogy to the student
| staff_copy_of_inquiry_pedagogy.pdf |
Creativity Self Assessment
| creativity_self_assessment.pdf |
Sample Report
| pypsemestersamplereport_for_staff.pdf |
Heuristic Problem Solving Grid
This grid allows students to break down mathematical problems into the phases of the Heuristic Problem Solving techniques outlined by G Polya in 'How to Solve it'. I have used this successfully with students from Grade 3 up.
| heuristic_mathematics_problem_solving_grid.pdf |
Digital Usage Review
Based on the definitions of Digital Learning from the recent NESTA report on Decoding Digital Learning this template enables schools to reflect on where they currently are in their use of Digital Learning and create a vision of where they may go. I have linked the section on Learning Through Inquiry to Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle and the section on assessment to the work of Dylan Wiliam
| digital_usage_review_updated.pdf |
Unit Planning for Thinking
Whilst these review tables were created to accommodate elements of the PYP curriculum the template they can be adapted to be used for any concept driven curriculum format. My hope that they will enable people using them to see clearly how all of the elements of a concept based unit link to form effective learning experiences.
| planningforthinkingwithsample.pdf |
| planningforthinking.pdf |
Thermometer of Progress
A simple template for allowing students to reflect upon their progress with a given task or understanding. Students shade the thermometer as their confidence in the task grows.
| thermometerofprogress.pdf |
Central Idea Review Check List
Check list that can be used either by students or teachers in the PYP to assess the Central Ideas.
| central_idea_review.pdf |
Learner Profile Goal Setting
Using the new descriptors for the IB Learner Profile this goal setting sheet enables teachers to focus on how they are consciously going to try to achieve them. Part of the process to ensure that the Learner Profile is "Lived and not laminated"
Using the new descriptors for the IB Learner Profile this goal setting sheet enables teachers to focus on how they are consciously going to try to achieve them. Part of the process to ensure that the Learner Profile is "Lived and not laminated"
| lp_goal_setting_201314.pdf |