Hestya Utami
PYP 4 Teacher
Transdisciplinary Theme
Transdisciplinary Learning enable the students to learn a topic crossing subjects. The sequence of the trans theme in PYP 4 this year is:
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Who We Are
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How we Express Ourselves
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How We Organize Ourselves
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How The World works
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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Sharing The Planet

In each unit of inquiry at least three concepts should be covered during the learning. There are eight concepts taught within the six units of inquiry.
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Form -- What is it like?
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Function -- How does it work?
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Causation -- Why is it the way it is?
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Change -- How does it change?
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Connection -- How is it connected to other things?
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Perspective -- What are the point of view?
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Responsibility -- What is our responsibility?
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Reflection -- How do we know?

To achieve the goals during learning, the students are encouraged to have 5 skills while tey are learning. These skills will support them to be a successful learner. They are as follow:
1. Thinking Skill
2. Research Skill
3. Communication Skill
4. Social Skill
5. Self-Management Skill
