Abstract
The International Baccalaureate has foregrounded the Approaches to Learning (ATL) in instruction. It is a necessary component in lesson and unit planning. The Approaches include explicit focus on building students’ skill sets which ultimately contribute to effective teaching and learning. Communication skills is central to the process- it takes the written, spoken and sometimes an emotional form as well. This skill will be in focus during this session. On the other hand, Concept Based Learning is central to the Programmes Standards and Practices 2020. It is essential for schools to demonstrate commitment to Concept Based Instruction in spirit and in action. This session thoroughly aligns to Dr. H. Lynn Erickson and Dr. Lois A. Lanning’s work on Concept Based Curriculum and Instruction. Using that theoretical lens, the session brings Communication Skills into action in the classroom. The deep exploration of the skill from the concept based lens is critical to building a school culture and an effective learning environment. Therefore, using work on Concepts, the study re-imagines how Communication Skills can be planned for- vertically and horizontally.
Presenters
Sumit MandhwaniProfessional Development Coordinator, Secondary School, Prometheus School, Uttar Pradesh, India
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Concepts, Communication, Skills, IB, ATL
