1. Miras International School-Astana
PYP EXHIBITION MENTORS

2. Overview The student is in charge !
Focus is on the process more than on the final product or the topic itself.

3. What to expect from learners?
Disciplinary skills
Critical thinking
Research skills
Communication skills
PYP attitudes
PYP Learner profile
Self-management

4. I got it, so What’s my role as a mentor?
You are a GUIDE.
Meet with your team at least twice (2 times) a week.
Don’t provide answers. It’s not your JOB!
Help your team narrow down their ideas
Suggest new directions for their research
Suggest possible sources of information/ resources

5. What is my role as a mentor? (2)
Set your team on the right track
Stick to the timeline (check the handbook)
Fill out the pages for your team and note if they have completed their task according to deadlines
Help them set up appointments, interviews.
Brainstorm, listen to your team and discuss their ideas

6. What is my role as a mentor?
Help your group stay focused
Report their progress between meetings
Help them plan their next step
Check the timeline and make sure they are respecting the deadline
Share their journals
Discuss possible format for their projects ( videos, PowerPoint, surveys, reports, blogs, Prezzi etc.)

7. From Grade 5 Team