AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam

This will be split into two presentations:

Session 1 (9:45-10:45)
Jennifer Fueckel and Hyunji Son will present from a Bonn International School context:
Based on collaboration and co-teaching between Learning Support and Science in Grade 6, this session will go through our successes integrating Grade 6 students into “secondary”, as they navigate new challenges such as: MYP rubrics, new technologies (ipads and apps), unfamiliar secondary class routines and study skills. We will talk about this in two stages: the initial “transition stage”, and the later “academic learning stage”.
In the initial 'Transition' stage, we focus on acclimating students to the unfamiliar, finding ways to make MYP rubrics and assessments not so overwhelming to students, guiding through new technologies, and class routines. We use different Co-teaching models and provide scaffolds for their first steps into a more complex academic environment, in discussion across all grade 6 teachers in the school to achieve common language (using PEEL paragraphs, 3-close reads… etc across all subjects).
The subsequent 'academic learning' stage propels Grade 6 forward, refining the transition experience. We will open the session to discussion on what has been successful in your classroom.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:
- Navigate Grade 6 transitions seamlessly through practical, stage-specific approaches.
- Establish successful co-teaching strategies with different modules and engaging activities.
- Feel confident in integrating technology to enhance classroom instruction.
- Master the application of MYP science rubrics for effective assessment for Grade 6.
- Implement and maintain consistent class routines for a positive learning environment.
- Equip students with essential study skills through innovative teaching methods.
- Effectively utilize resources such as interactive vocabulary tools and graphic organizers.

Homeroom Concept from PYP to MYP
Session 2 (11:15-12:15)

In this session we will focus on the following:
-Homeroom Concept and Community Building 
-Collaborative Planning and Reduced Assessments
-Simplifying Feedback and Enhancing Transparency