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Professional Development Dear All,

I have been asked by some why the Inquiry workshop is so important for the PYP. This workshop on Inquiry (Category 3, no category 1 or 2) includes the following:

in the IB. This workshop looks at how the PYP framework provides opportunities for all learners to engage in relevant and s ignificant inquiries through the transdisciplinary themes and in single subject classes. Participants will critique a range of inquiry models emphasizing that inquiry is an ongoing process that leads to reflection, new inquiries and deep understanding. Inquiry is true differentiation, supporting the personal construction of meaning and meaningful action regardless of language competency or learning style.
 * Inquiry** is the pedagogy that underpins all programmes


 * The Inquiry workshop is being offered 3 times this calendar year....and we look forward to your teachers joining one of these workshops:**


 * 1) Inquiry**:Hyderabad, April 13-15 (Registration deadline is //30 April//)

July 4-6, //Maritime Museum, Adelaide, Australia// This new workshop enables participants to develop effective and **appropriate interdisciplinary units through interactive discovery** using the museum environment as a resource and includes a focus on student-centred learning. Participants will leave with strategies for accessing museums and resources in their local communities to develop relevant and engaging interdisciplinary units.
 * 2) Inquiry in Creative Places**: Developing Inquiry through a museum experience **NEW!!**


 * 3) Inquiry**:Shanghai, October 19-21

Please ensure that you register teachers for this important and fundamental workshop.

Go on line to IBIS the REGIS to register. Any questions..please feel free to ask me

All the best Catherine
 * Dear Network Chairs, Please can you forward this message on to your network //as soon as possible//. Thank you very much, Catherine**

The Registration Deadline for the Hyderabad workshop has been **extended to 30 March 2012**. That gives you all an extra week to register participants for these PYP workshops.

We still have places in ALL workshops, especially **INQUIRY** which is a //highly recommended// workshop for many PYP schools. If we dont get additional registrations for this important workshop we may have to cancel which would be a real pity as it has been **requested** by so many schools.

In addition, we have **two special plenaries** at this workshop..Marcia Behrenbruch on Future Directions of Professional Develop ment and MYP Next Chapter. Both will be very informative and stimulating. (No additional costs)

As a reminder, the workshops we are offering are:


 * PYP Category 1 Workshop**


 * Making The PYP Happen In The Classroom
 * PYP Category 2 Workshops**


 * Promoting International Mindedness
 * Written Curriculum
 * PYP Category 3 Workshops**


 * The Exhibition
 * The Role of Mathematics
 * Reading & Writing Through Inquiry
 * Inquiry

Any queries, please let me know. We look forward to a vibrant and stimulating event in Hyderabad.

Best regards Catherine