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Kirsten Durward
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About the Talk 

Central Ideas often drive the Unit of Inquiry in the PYP, yet many educators around the world have questions about how to design a strong Central Idea. In this webinar, Kirsten provides guidance on how to create and write strong Central Ideas by identifying concepts that will guide the unit. Unpack a 12-point Central Idea checklist to develop an understanding of how to construct Central Ideas. Takeaway checklists and frameworks to support your collaborative planning teams. 

Access the checklists in Kirsten’s blog here. 

Intentions

  • Providing guidance for Central Ideas 
  • Using curriculum to identify concepts and support Central Ideas 
  • Collaborating for common understanding
  • Scaffolding thinking to complex levels using Lynn Erickson’s model 
  • Checking the strength of a Central Idea 
  • Creating a Central Idea Process
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Kirsten Durward
PYP Coordinator, KIS International School, Thailand
Disclaimer - This event is organised independently of and not endorsed by the IB. Toddle’s events and webinars are organised to enable an exchange of practices and ideas within the educator community and are not a replacement for official IB workshops. Views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their personal views and should not be construed as official guidance by the IB. Please seek assistance from your school’s IB coordinator and/or refer to official IB documents before implementing shared ideas and strategies in your classroom.

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Kirsten Durward
Kirsten Durward is a concept based instruction trainer and cognitive coach with IB school leadership experience over 4 continents. She has worked with tens of thousands of educators to expand thinking, develop skills and empower self directed efficacy. Kirsten founded the volunteer run PLN ‘Global Educator Collective’ and the professional development platform, 'Global Learning Connections', providing tailored practical professional learning. She works with organisations, educators and schools to improve teaching and learning and currently consults for Toddle on the development of Community and Professional Learning events.
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Key Learnings from Toddle Talks Webinar on Central Ideas
Central Ideas often drive the Unit of Inquiry in the PYP, yet many educators around the world have questions about how to design a strong Central Idea. In this webinar, Kirsten provides guidance on how to create and write strong Central Ideas by identifying concepts that will guide the unit. Unpack a 12-point Central Idea checklist to develop an understanding of how to construct Central Ideas. Takeaway checklists and frameworks to support your collaborative planning teams.