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This document discusses organizing an exhibition about fashion from the past. The teacher was surprised by the variety of garments and accessories received from families, which showed "fashion" is about how people dress throughout their lives, not just clothing. Students were curious about the stories and smells of old clothing. The teacher decided to add scents to different exhibition areas using essential oils, to transport visitors from past to future like a "time machine."
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- 2. “This unit was a gateway for learning to make connections. Children learned about how people played in the past and how toys and games have evolved over time. They played many of these games in class and discussed how to solve problems and conflicts through these games. While exploring toys from the past, we realized that most of these old-fashioned toys and puzzles require genuine human interaction, use of hand-eye coordination and strong analytical skills; something that is missing in some modern toys. We used a Venn Diagram to organise games and toys into categories of those that were played in the past, those that are played in the present and those that are common to both the past and the present. Finally, we identified the skills we can learn from all of these games and toys. This was a very meaningful unit for the children as we were able to tie in aspects from PSPE into the unit of inquiry. The experiences from this unit will undoubtedly form a strong basis of knowledge and understanding about play from which the children can build on and deepen in the future. ” – Ms. Dana Iu, EY Coordinator, Music & PSPE Specialist
- 4. “In art class, we thought about our families and considered how every family member is very important and closely related. We also learned the vocabulary for different family members and drew our own family trees. Through doing so, we could visualise how different family members are connected to one another and developed an understanding that a family is like a big tree, upon which each leaf, each branch, and each root are all about love. We also focused on how items of daily use have changed and developed over time. We looked closely at the old artefacts that we had brought from our own homes and described their appearance, colours, and functions. Then, we thought about what these objects had become in their present-day form and why. Finally, we imagined what the objects might be like in the future. In the process of thinking, students came to understand that changes in items of daily use represent changes in people's living standards as well as humanity’s ability to create and innovate. Students recorded their ideas in a series of artworks that tracked a single artefact and how it has changed over time. Through their work, we can see that the children are full of curiosity about the future and also have many ideas about how it might look. ” – Ms. Sunny Xu, Prep Art Teacher
- 6. “Just like language, science and maths, music plays an important role in a child’s development. It has many benefits and one of them is helping the body and the mind to work together. That is why in Prep, we expose our students to music and provide them with ample opportunities to experience music as they sing, move, listen, dance, and play musical instruments. In this unit about family history, our students listened to different genres from classical to modern music which helped them to define change and make connections between past, present and future. Our students naturally enjoy and respond to music. When we see our students take part in music and movement activities, we see them as natural learners having fun, developing and refining their skills, while being confident and creative. As the person in charge of music for this exhibition, I am truly grateful for the experience as I was able to share my passion with the students and teachers. It is truly an honour to have worked with such an amazing group who shares the same belief that life without music is boring. ” – Twilite Basquil, Prep Earth Homeroom Teacher
- 8. “Family history is a profound topic for children and even adults. The children in Prep will show you their understanding of family history in this exhibition. Our documentation panels will help you understand the children’s knowledge, understanding and thinking. In the process of collecting artefacts, I was amazed with the knowledge that the children have regarding their family history. They were able to share many meaningful stories about their parents and grandparents. Hearing them introduce their artefacts and treasure boxes and express their understanding of the past, the present and the future, I believe that you too will be surprised. Perhaps the children do not yet have a full understanding of the concepts yet, however, I am sure that in the future when the they open up their treasure boxes, the children will be moved when they read the letters their parents have written for them. As an educator, it has been an honour for me to be a part of this exhibition as a documentarian, recording and helping to express the children's learning journey from their family's past to its future.” – Ms. Doris Cen, Prep Earth Homeroom Teacher
- 10. “Being in charge of organising fashion from the past has definitely been an eye-opener for me. Receiving various garments and accessories from so many families has made me appreciate the word FASHION. It isn’t just about clothing and jewelry; it is also about the way one carries it, right from being a baby until old age. We received a range of beautiful and interesting items, including a wedding gown, a sari, a hand-painted pair of jeans and hand-knitted baby booties. I have learned to appreciate the idea that each special item has its own story. The smell of each garment compels us to be curious and eager to find out what its life might have been. Observing the students’ interest in the old clothing’s smells made us realise the power of smell in invoking wonder and memories. Inspired by this, our team decided to add in scents to the different sections of our exhibition. We included incense sticks and scented oils to create the ambience and to take our visitors on a journey from the past to the future. We used smell as our time machine. – Mrs Priya (Jenny) Mahtani, Prep Jupiter Homeroom Teacher
- 12. “It was a great honor to fulfil the role as one the curators of the Prep Family History Museum. As curators, our mission was to be passionate about the focus of our museum, hence we endeavored to make the learning fun and enjoyable for the children in this unit. Inspired by our PYP Coordinator, Mrs. Manju Nair, we shared our general ideas with each other about how our museum should look. We worked together as a team, making decisions about the different roles teachers would play and in monitoring documentation. We decided to divide the museum into three different time zones – the past, the present, and the future. In each of these zones, colour schemes, lighting, artwork, and scents were all collaboratively decided upon. Since this unit was about family history, parents were highly involved throughout the process. It became a learning process for them as well, and they were equally enthusiastic about building this exhibition as we were. Student agency was observed in the children as they independently chose their own family artefact to present. The museum has provided the opportunity for children to showcase their family history to their classmates and the school community and they have successfully accomplished this with confidence. ” – Ms. Sophie Li (Li Jing), Prep Jupiter Homeroom Teacher
- 13. “ 我是这次活动的组织者。起初这个⾓⾊对我来说是 ⼀个挑战，但我能在这个过程中学到很多。作为⼀个组织 者，对我来说这个⾓⾊不仅仅是学习，更多的是责任。组 织策划所有活动，⼀次次商讨，⼀次次修改，如何将这次 展览变得更有艺术性，如何在展览中体现出时间的变化， 这些都是我们共同协商的主题。这次展览主要是呈现⼤班 的探究单元——家庭历史，以及家庭历史的变化。通过场 景布置，将⾳乐、情调、感官、灯光、嗅觉等元素协调运 ⽤。通过这此活动，也让我体会到幼⼉参与的重要性：学 ⽣⾃主选择⾃⼰要呈现的物品，以及要放进百宝箱的物 品。整个过程都是孩⼦的意愿，也承担起相应的责任。这 次历程也让我们了解每个⼈的家庭历史都很重要，认识“我 是谁”。 – Ms. Abigail Fernandes, Prep Sun 班主任
- 14. “A curator (Latin: cura, meaning "to take care") is a manager or an overseer. At first, this role seemed like a new challenge to take on and learn from, but it ended up being much more than that. In my role as a curator for this exhibition, I have been responsible for assembling, cataloguing, managing and displaying artistic and cultural family history artefacts and making connections in how these items have changed over time. Hence, curating the Prep Exhibition was mainly about presenting the students’ understanding of these concepts through the lens of their own family history, while keeping in mind setting, ambience, music, tone, feel, lighting, and scent. Performing this role has helped me to understand the connection between these elements and how their cohesion is important in creating a successful museum. This museum also showcases the students’ voice, choice and ownership. All of the artefacts were chosen by students. They used their voice and thinking skills while asking questions about the artefacts to their family, and they took ownership by being curious and researching further into the history of their artefacts. This journey has deepened our understanding of the importance of family history and how it helps in shaping us to be ‘Who We Are’ and understanding ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’.” – Ms. Abigail Fernandes, Prep Sun Homeroom Teacher
- 16. “This unit of inquiry was a great experience for the students in which they were able to build knowledge and understanding of their own family history. The inquiry process allowed students to develop an understanding of the concept of time – the past, the present and the future. They built an understanding of the past through investigating artefacts from their family history, and developed a sense about the future by making their own treasure boxes. The creation of the treasure boxes paved the way for a lot of parent involvement and collaboration between students, parents and teachers. There was a sense of respect towards the choices made by the children. As the unit progressed, we as teachers reflected on our own teaching practices and observed how the students improved in their understanding. My role in the exhibition included organizing the exhibition spaces as well as being the point of contact between the administration staff and the Prep team. I also took great joy in collating a slideshow for all Prep classes that documented the students’ experience of creating their treasure boxes, including photos and student comments. Through the experience of working with the Prep team in planning this exhibition, I came to understand the importance of working well as a team towards a shared goal.” – Summer Zhang, Prep Sun Homeroom Teacher
- 18. “Documentation is an art form that can take decades for a teacher to master. While I believe that I am only at the beginning of this learning journey, I am grateful that I have had the opportunity learn more about it by performing the role of documentarian for this exhibition. Throughout this unit of inquiry, we have documented the children’s learning through photos, videos, and by recording the children’s words as they spoke. While it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, for me the most important aspect of documentation is in hearing and recording the words of the children. For it is through their words that we can come to know the children - who they are and what is important to them, their thoughts and their feelings. So in order to become a master of documentation, a teacher must first build a culture of trust and an environment of sharing, so that the children have the confidence and are willing to share their ideas. And finally, most important of all, we must LISTEN. Today, as you explore our museum, my greatest hope is that you will hear the voices of the children.” – Ms. Rebecca Hardman, Prep Stars Homeroom Teacher
- 20. “As this was my first time to be put in charge of setting up an exhibition, it was a good opportunity for me to learn something new. The Prep team had a lot of meetings to decide how to make full use of the Admin Building exhibition space. After much discussion, we came to the conclusion that we would use the space between the four pillars to display artefacts from the past and present. In the past section of the museum, we decided to use brown, wooden tables to bring about a feeling of that past. Additionally, we decided to incorporate the use of essential oils to help remind people of an older time. Then, to illustrate a more modern time in the present section of the museum, we decided to use colourful tables and to diffuse a scent that smells more current. Luckily, there was a separate room in which we could express the future. We chose not to put up any signs like “The Past” or “The Present” as we really wanted to encourage parents and museums visitors to explore freely and to draw their own conclusions. Finally, we believed that our students would be very capable museum guides.” –Gary Hua, Prep Stars Homeroom Teacher
- 22. “The Preparatory class students undertook an inquiry into personal histories, the central idea of the unit being “ People Understand their family history through exploring evidence of the past”. The ‘evidence’ here is family artefacts, heirlooms, and other items of value. This proved to be an excellent opportunity for young students to understand what things their individual families treasured and what stories these treasures unearthed. In conceptualising and putting the exhibition of their learning together, the teachers reveal the learning and curatorial process as much as have the displays speak for themselves. Honouring the children, their personal histories and their family experiences, has also allowed for them to project into their own future and consider what artefacts they might value then.” – Mrs. Manju Nair PYP Coordinator.
- 23. CREDITS 策展⼈员 EXHIBITORS 展览者- Preparatory class students ⼤班学⽣ CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS 材料贡献者 - Preparatory parents ⼤班家⻓ SET DESIGN 布景设计- Mr. Gary Hua MEDIA 多媒体 - Ms. Summer Zhang PERIOD COSTUMES & FRAGRANCE 服装和⾹氛 - Mrs. Priya Mahtani
- 24. TOYS & GAMES 玩具和游戏- Ms. Dana Iu BACKGROUND MUSIC 背景⾳乐- Ms. Twilite Basquil DOCUMENTATION & EDITING ⽂档梳理编辑 - Ms. Doris Cen & Ms. Rebecca Hardman PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT 教学⽀持- Mrs. Manju Nair CURATORS EXTRORDINARE 特别组织者 - Ms. Abigail Fernandes & Ms. Sophie Li