When-Whether-Why+to+display+central+idea

When / whether / why to display central ideas will be our first topic of discussion for 2013. Join us for the January 24th #pypchat.

Possible Discussion Questions:

 * 1. At what point in a unit do you disclose the central idea? **
 * 2. Do you think displaying the CI detracts from the inquiry? **
 * 3. Do you display the lines of inquiry and/or teacher questions? Why/why not? **
 * 4. Would you prefer to see the CI expressed as an essential question? Why? **
 * 5. Should we have students figure out the CI during the course of the unit? **
 * 6. How is the CI communicated to parents, specialist teachers and students (community)? **
 * 7. What is the purpose of CI? To guide planning or learning? Who is it for? Word it for teachers or students? **
 * 8. How is the displayed CI used explicitly during the unit? **
 * 9. How important is it to unpack the CI and when? **

Resources:
Central Idea Surprise by Craig Brilliant discussion on PYP Threads (Sign up for access) Some thoughts by Maggie