Explore a 5-step process for designing conceptual, transdisciplinary central ideas in the PYP!

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Like most things in the PYP, the process is more important than the product. The process of co-creating central ideas empowers teaching teams, aligns thinking behind the goals of a unit, and sets the stage for authentic learning transfer across disciplines. We love helping teams bring their ideas to life, so we designed a clear and simple 5 step process for unpacking a unit and designing conceptual, transdisciplinary central ideas! Written by Cindy Blackburn, this ebook provides a step-by-step process any team can use to dive deeper into their unit concepts and facilitate meaningful discussions about a unit of inquiry.

You’ll learn:

The role of central ideas in the PYP
How to use the transdisciplinary theme to identify big ideas and concepts you will address in your unit
How to root your unit understandings within your subject-specific curriculum
How to identify connections and concepts that empower transdisciplinary transfer
How to evaluate and modify a central idea

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Author

Cindy Blackburn

Director of Learning and Engagement, Toddle

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Cindy Blackburn

Cindy has a Masters of Education in Teacher Leadership and has worked as an PYP educator and coordinator internationally for the past ten years. She currently works as the Director of learning and engagement at Toddle and specializes in developing resources to support teachers and leaders in honing their practice and understandings, to make the PYP simple, actionable, and above all else, joyous.

Curriculum Planning, Inquiry-based Learning, Unit Plans and Experiences

Crafting PYP Central Ideas: A 5-Step Collaborative Process

Like most things in the PYP, the process is more important than the product. The process of co-creating central ideas empowers teaching teams, aligns thinking behind the goals of a unit, and sets the stage for authentic learning transfer across disciplines. We love helping teams bring their ideas to life, so we designed a clear and simple 5 step process for unpacking a unit and designing conceptual, transdisciplinary central ideas! Written by Cindy Blackburn, this ebook provides a step-by-step process any team can use to dive deeper into their unit concepts and facilitate meaningful discussions about a unit of inquiry.