Parvin Peivandi, IB Reflection, Jan 6th, 2015
In this IB seminar, there was a time for peer assessment of the IB unit planner. I found that was a very valuable experience that we could look at our classmate’s unit plans and learn from their specific strategy in unit planning. For me, observing different unit plans from diverse subject areas was instructive. By reflecting on some one else’s assignment, we could also improve our own units. I like to use this method more often in my future classroom.
We also have chance to chat with each other about the different parts of the unit plans including key concept and global context. Key concept is the main focus of each unit, so it needs more attention to select the right key concept for the specific outcomes of our units. IB education also pays attention to global aspect of the education to prepare individuals for active participation in real world and cross-cultural interactions. As my inquiry question is about international minded education, I have selected identities and relationship as my global context. This is very close to my inquiry statement. I think weaving the threads of my inquiry statement into my unit plans is a great decision that makes me more motivated to be on the same track and do research about the global minded education in art curriculum.