Young Inventors Day!

PYP 5 students are learning about simple machines principles used in an invention. They also inquire more into the use of scientific methodology to conduct an experiment and a trial and error to modify/ create an invention. WALT (What I am learning to): To know the principles of simple machines used in an invention WILF … Continue reading →

PYP 5 students learning about Climate Change

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Kaliandra Camp!

Last week we had an excursion to Kaliandra for our leadership camp. Students have learnt how to lead themselves and work together with their friends. It was a great time being with students for 3 days and 2 nights! Continue reading →

PYP Students Promoting an International Mindedness by Collaborating through Skype

PYP Students Promoting an International Mindedness by Collaborating through Skype  “The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect” (IBO Misssion Statement) My PYP 5 students sat down on the carpet and waved to themselves on the … Continue reading →

Flat Classroom Part #2: A Skype Chat with New Friends from Melbourne

Last week, my class had a chance to skype with PYP 6 students from Melbourne, Australia.  I was connected to Hailey Joubert, the PYP 6 teacher, by Edna Sackson through twitter. Then, Hailey and I were in contact before the skype. We did a trial skype chat a day before to test the connection. It was … Continue reading →

Flat Classroom Part #1: A Skype Chat with an International School in Australia

I remembered when we had our first skype session last month… My students sat down on the carpet and waved to themselves on the SMART board screen as I set up the web camera. That was their first time for them to skype with their new friends from Australia, so they didn’t seem to know … Continue reading →

What does it means to be literate?

IB Dunia Conference 2012 (Sekolah Pelita Harapan, November 24th, 2012) Tantri Almira Wardhani and Daniel Weaver Synopsis The modern world has truly forced educators to redefine what it means exactly to be literate as there are new forms of literacy evolving constantly.  This reality is worth exploration. The workshop is dedicated to a discussion and … Continue reading →

Comparing two different cultures: Teeth Sharpening VS Teeth Filing

WALT: Explore different kinds of rituals from different cultures in Indonesia WILF: Students are able to: Know that each culture has their own ways of expressing their beliefs and values Use the thinking hats to organize their thinking Be open minded and tolerant accepting uniqueness and differences Language Focus: Rituals, Traditions, cultures, religion, beliefs, chanting, sacred, … Continue reading →

We are Explorers!

My students learn about exploration. Amelie and Olin have made this video uploaded in youtube. Check this out: Continue reading →

#Independent learning: Students decide their own ways to find information

Yesterday, I attended a key note presentation by Candha Pinsent, our school’s Math advisor. The presentation was about “listening to students’ voices as a springboard to the inquiry learning”. It reminded me about strategies that I once used in my class room in the beginning of rituals and traditions unit. At that time. I was … Continue reading →

“Tumpengan” ritual ceremony with Mr. Seniman

Before we officially started our new unit of Rituals and Traditions, we had a Tumpengan ritual ceremony. Tumpengan ritual ceremony usually aims to thank to God for everything He had given to us. By having this ritual, it is expected that the students could tune in their mind about the new topic “rituals and traditions” as … Continue reading →

Authentic Learning: Students’ Action in the EXPLORATION unit

It was actually a holiday project that I gave to my students in relation to our unit of Exploration. I asked my students to be an “explorer during their holiday, where ever they went to. I asked them to ask questions and being curious of what they might see and observe during their vacations. The … Continue reading →

SEN Prezi Presentation

On September 11th, 2011, we are from the school SEN Committee presented the draft of the SEN Policy as well as gave PD to the teachers by inviting Mr. Hari, the school conselor and Dr. Leith Krakouer. Here is the presentation that we’ve made collaboratively in the prezi!   Continue reading →

Teaching Idea: Watching some Videos of Cahyo Alkantana’s Expeditions

In the last unit of EXPLORATION, one of the most engaging teaching journey is when I introduced my students to Cahyo Alkantana, the inspiring Indonesian modern explorer who is a photographer and contributor of National Geographic, cave and diving instructor. We got connected through facebook and in his busy day he got a chance to … Continue reading →

Using Weebly for Students’ Portfolio

My PYP 5 students are working on building their own websites in the weebly. It is very great to know they are very enthusiastic and capable in designing and working on their website. At the beginning of the lesson, I just gave them a very quick introduction of how to use weebly but then look … Continue reading →

Using “Hamburger Writing Organizer” to organize ideas

WALT: To write an article about challenges faced and strategies used to deal with Puberty Task: You are a journalist who publishes your articles in the online websites. Your job is to write an article in a teen magazine about puberty and its changes, the challenges faced and strategies used to best deal with those … Continue reading →

Angle Song created by PYP 5 students!

Students created their own ANGLE SONG!!!! Check this out! Continue reading →