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Learning Outcomes

What will you be able to do upon completion of this MiniCourse?

  • Understand the importance of an inquiry approach

  • Know how the Programme of Inquiry and PYP Exhibition impact learning

  • Take action to include an inquiry approach in teaching & learning

Course curriculum

    1. Getting Started

    2. Finding Your Way

    3. What to Expect

    4. Confirming Learning

    5. Let's Go

    1. Introduction

    2. Focus: Introduction Video

    3. Course Framework

    4. Learning Outcomes

    5. MiniPD Learning Log

    6. How to download and save the MiniPD Learning Log

    1. Chapter 1 Introduction

    2. Explore 1: What is Inquiry in the PYP?

    3. Explore 2: Student Action in the PYP

    4. Reflect: Stages of Inquiry

    1. Chapter 2 Introduction

    2. Explore 1: What is the PYP Exhibition?

    3. Explore 2: The Exhibition as the Ultimate Inquiry Cycle

    4. Interact: Inquiry in my Context

    1. Chapter 3 Introduction

    2. Take Action: Planning Flow Chart

    3. Take Action: Using the PYP Planner

    4. Take Action: Setting Goals

    5. Reflect & Confirm

    6. Inquiry Approach Quiz

    1. Extend

    2. Extend: Continue learning with MiniPD

    3. Discuss with colleagues

    4. Thank you!

About this course

  • $25.00
  • 31 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Meet the MiniCourse Coach

MiniPD Coach Christine Lang

Christine holds a BA in Liberal Studies, MEd in Mathematics and a PhD in Linguistics/Inquiry-Based Learning. Her research and work focuses on learning in inquiry-based contexts, where she has developed expertise in designing structures to support improved learning. She is an author of the original International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), and her most recent school-based role was as the Primary School Principal at the Vienna International School.