Specialist+Integration

Below are the suggested questions and resources to accompany the 5 & 6 November 2014 #pypchat

Possible Discussion Questions:

 * 1) Define the role of the specialist teacher in a PYP school?
 * 2) What are some of the challenges faced by specialist teachers?
 * 3) What elements of the PYP allow strongest trans-disciplinary learning across specialist areas?
 * 4) Should specialist teachers have fixed timetables and set lessons or is there a better way?
 * 5) How best can specialist teachers be involved in UOI planning?
 * 6) How do specialists use inquiry as an approach to teaching and learning?
 * 7) How can we all promote creativity across all areas of curriculum?
 * 8) How might specialists lead the way and initiate change?
 * 9) How might specialists lead a UOI backed up by class teachers not other way around?
 * 10) How do specialists address their own scope and sequence while creating opportunities for TD learning?
 * 11) How do specialists juggle UOIs and other unrelated school expectations eg performances and special events?
 * 12) What part do specialists play in the PYP exhibition?
 * 13) How does your school provide time for specialists to collaborate with class teachers?

Resources:
Inquiry and the Specialist TeacherInquiry and the Specialist Teacher, blogpost by Kath Murdoch