Ongoing revision and development

The amount of effort and energy that goes into unit planning is something to be celebrated! However, it is not uncommon for changes and revisions to continuously occur. ​​As students’ inquiries unfold, teachers are encouraged to come back to the planner and evolve the design of the experiences in collaboration with colleagues and students.

Each iteration of the unit brings new world events, new students with different strengths and interests than in previous years. Consider how your unit will evolve not only as your students do, but as understanding and comfort with the PYP continues to grow and change.

The sense of accomplishment felt when completing a unit planner can feel like an endpoint, or finality of the process. The planner is meant to evolve along with teachers and students.

Pro-tip: Live it, don’t laminate it! Due to the ever evolving nature of unit planning, consider how your displays and visuals may easily change along with the new ideas emerging in your classroom.