Developing+a+Sound+Central+Idea

media type="custom" key="20720426" //#pypchat 6 September, 2012 discussed developing sound central ideas. Click here to view the archived conversation. //

Q1. What are the characteristics of a 'sound' central idea? Q2. What are your tips for working towards a sound central idea? Q3. How do you collaborate on creating a central idea? Q4. How is the central idea communicated in your class and your teaching? Q5. Should students be encouraged to unravel the CI themselves? Q6. How do you ensure the CI is conceptually based? Q7. How important is the wording of the CI? Q8. Would you consider revealing the central idea at the end of the unit after asking students to construct their own CI? Q9. Can you share examples of sound central ideas that have led to successful learning? Q10. What do you do if the students take the inquiry in a different direction from the CI?
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Choosing & developing the right questions can lead learners to higher, more meaningful achievement. Central Idea Checklist **@http://tinyurl.com/CIChecklist** This is a document we used to help guide the process for students engaged in developing a central idea for their PYP Exhibition. [|Breaking down a central idea in PE] - a blog post The [|ProDivas website] has some fun ways to 'unpack' and engage students in developing their understanding of the concepts in the central idea.

[|Should we Display CIs? - A Blog Post]

[|Guess the Central Idea]

Information Literacy vs Inquiry - shared during the chat by @hurleyinchina

Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching Beyond the Facts by Lynn Erikson, shared by @mallocup //Amazon Link to above title//

A Gift of Time - blog post by @jennysfen about communication collaboratively developing a unit of inquiry

The Case of the Missing Corn - natural, authentic inquiry shared by @DwyerTeacher

PPT The Integration of Thinking - Lynn Erikson slides outlining concept based vs topic based unit development

Black Ants and Buddhists by Mary Cowhey - online version