I am ten weeks in to being the PYP Coordinator at my new school. And although I have previously done the role at two other schools, being an incoming coordinator can be tricky. You are coming into an organization that… Continue reading →| Making Good Humans
I’ve recently joined my 4th PYP school, and each and every one so far has had some sort of “weekly PYP meeting”; a regularly scheduled opportunity for teams to come together, collaborate with one another and the PYP Coordinator. These… Continue reading →| Making Good Humans
It’s the first week of orientation. It’s a cohort of 30 new faculty in the Junior School. Some are brand new to the PYP. Others have vast PYP experience. And I – as the brand new …| Making Good Humans
One of my favourite features of the Enhancements to the PYP where the “Moving From… Moving To…” charts. I find them a very helpful tool to help PYP teachers reflect upon and…| Making Good Humans
One of my favourite parts of the PYP Enhancements is the provocation for teachers to “set and re-set” learning goals. We see this idea come up in the PYP Planning Process chart. And aga…| Making Good Humans
A few weeks ago I shared my plan to structure this year’s arc of professional learning as a Program of Inquiry; complete with 5 Cycles of Professional Inquiry planned as PYP Units of Inquiry.…| Making Good Humans
I am so fortunate to spend my days surrounded by excellent educators! I am constantly in a state of being provoked and challenged and supported. As a result I find myself inspired to take risks and…| Making Good Humans