AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam

In this session, Primary Years Programme Coordinators (PYPC) will discuss the latest enhancements regarding the IB Primary Years Programme. There will be other topics where PYPCs will share their pedagogy and practices to enhance their school's implementation of the program. The agenda includes collaborative discussions on effective teaching methodologies, innovative approaches to inquiry-based learning. Additionally, PYP Coordinators will have the opportunity to exchange insights on curriculum alignment, assessment practices, and ways to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
10:00 – 11:00  
Welcome / Introductions / Reflections from last academic year /
Where are we in our schools? / What do we want to achieve?

11:00 – 12:00  
Q&A Session with Pascal Ashkar | Senior IB World School Manager

12:00 - 13:00     Lunch

13:00 – 13:30  
AGIS PYPC Group’s TEAMS / Technical help on how to use it

13:30 – 14:00  
Working on the Shared Drive folders
(How do we want to organize / What kind of information to share? / Working on the folders, documents)

14:00 – 15:00 
Face to Face Meeting preps : Agenda creation / Guest speaker suggestions

15:00 - 15:30    Coffee Break 

15:30 – 17:00  
AOB

As Learning/Teaching Assistants, we are committed to supporting the children in our care and of course our colleagues. It is very important to reflect and refresh our minds on what this means. Whether you are new in the position or have years of experience, I strongly believe this workshop will be beneficial to you.

We will discuss common challenges, how we have overcome these and exchange meaningful experiences that help us to grow and celebrate our successes.

In addition, we will take time to exchange best practices that can allow us to flourish in our roles. The following are some initial thoughts that we will jointly expand on.

•Always be curious.
•Provoke new thoughts and ideas.
•Give constructive feedback and be open to receiving the same.
•Communication.
•Practice active listening.
•Work independently.
•Foster personal development
•Don’t neglect your personal wellbeing.

Finally, come ready to share your ideas on how we can best collaborate through the Learning Assistant/Teaching Assistant WORKING GROUP.