PYP Students Promoting an International Mindedness by Collaborating through Skype
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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

What does it means to be literate?
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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
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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

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