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Welcome to our PYP Exhibition wiki for teachers and mentors. This site has been created as a place to share ideas and resources to support the journey to and through the exhibition at CDNIS.

Purpose of the PYP Exhibition:
The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes: (//Exhibition Guidelines, 2008 p. 9//)
 * for students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
 * to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning
 * to provide students with an opportunity to explore multiple perspectives
 * for students to synthesize and apply their learning of previous years and to reflect upon their journey through the PYP
 * to provide an authentic process for assessing student understanding
 * to demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning
 * to unite the students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP
 * to celebrate the transition of learners from primary to middle/secondary education.

Role of the Teacher
Teachers will: (//Exhibition Guidelines, 2008 p. 11//)
 * have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the exhibition from the outset of the process
 * initiate, facilitate and guide the exhibition process; teachers should facilitate the process of the exhibition rather than teaching directly, with the exception of particular skills and/or knowledge that is required in order for the students to proceed with their chosen inquiry
 * provide support for student inquiries, enabling students to overcome any problems encountered in the process
 * plan collaboratively with other teachers
 * communicate regularly with students, parents and other participants
 * act as mentors as required or appropriate
 * develop essential agreements with students regarding academic honesty to ensure that they are taking responsibility for their learning and being principled in the resources they are using; mentors and parents should be informed of these agreements
 * encourage students to use a balance of primary and secondary sources; help students to access information; and ensure they know how to cite sources used in research
 * ensure the participation of all students by considering their interests, accommodating learning styles and needs, and by determining prior knowledge
 * empower the students to feel able to take action as a result of the exhibition
 * assess the exhibition process ensuring all the essential elements are included
 * keep detailed records of the processes involved including ongoing reflection
 * encourage and join in with students to celebrate their learning.