# Digging deeper

Professional development topics for digging deeper or continuing understanding may include (but are not limited to):

#### Inquiry

* Deepening an understanding of inquiry based teaching and learning.
* Planning learning engagements that utilize an inquiry based approach. 
* Creating inquiry “look fors” within the context of classroom environments.

![Examples of meaningful professional development](https://495427862-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FX5MXMRm6O2pZXjIHHd7E%2Fuploads%2FArCixNyy5kfoSRh4blOI%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-08-11%20at%202.48.25%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=5b5d4c53-4131-481b-9c3c-03d494d1c3e4)

#### Concept driven learning

* Deepening an understanding of the role of concepts within the context of the PYP.
* Evaluating the identified and related key concepts that drive units of inquiry.
* Revising assessment engagements so that they support conceptual understanding.

![](https://495427862-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FX5MXMRm6O2pZXjIHHd7E%2Fuploads%2F8ARn29JSJXOfFNqzq4Hm%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-08-11%20at%202.51.50%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=a30436ad-63ab-439b-bf96-11b0f91c6fba)

#### Transdisciplinary learning

* Deepening an understanding of the transdisciplinary nature of the programme of inquiry.
* Revisiting transdisciplinary units of inquiry and local/national requirements to affirm connections and identify opportunities for revision.

![](https://495427862-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FX5MXMRm6O2pZXjIHHd7E%2Fuploads%2F1MWJGvNo7Dg3qSA7p9ww%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-08-11%20at%202.53.35%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=cbd85651-348b-4c2a-9f5d-7668b544f8e2)

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Remember, there are wonderful resources available to support your site based professional development in [ManageBac](https://www.managebac.com/resource-library?c=school-resources) as well. Within ManageBac, you can find guides, case studies and other resources to enhance your work.
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In addition to ongoing professional development facilitated by the school coordinator, or other teacher leaders, the coordinator can assist in ensuring that teachers attend official IB/PYP training. 

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Consider how teachers may bring new learning and enthusiasm to the staff upon their return from workshops.
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