THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM Parent Information Workshop August

THE PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM Parent Information Workshop, August 19 th, 2013

Think Pair Share § Think about what you already know about the PYP program already. § Then turn to an elbow partner and share your thoughts and ideas § Now have your partner share their ideas with you. Page 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Primary Years Programme IBO mission statement § “The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. § These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. ” (c) IBO 2003 Page 3 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Primary Years Programme Learner profile IB schools aim to develop international minded students who are: § § Inquirers Thinkers Communicators Risk-takers (Courageous) § Knowledgeable § § § Principled Caring Open-minded Balanced Reflective (c) IBO 2003 Page 4 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Learner Profile Symbols and Text Caring § I am kind and respectful towards humans and other living things. § I understand the needs and feelings of others. § I work to improve the lives of others. Page 5 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

What is the Primary Years Program? § Students in the 21 st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly developing. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Program prepares students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. § The IB Primary Years Program, for students aged 3 to 12, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. Page 6 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

What is Inquiry? § Based on a genuine curiosity and wanting to know more about the world § Questions and inquiries are genuine and honest § Has a real significance in moving students to a new and deeper level of knowledge and understanding. § It is based on existing knowledge § Leads to responsible action initiated by the student. § It follows a process © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

The Inquiry Process § Grade 5 are investigating the challenges of migration. We would like you to also explore the concept of migration. § Find someone you don’t know in the group and try to find out about their migration to Lima. Ask questions about why they moved and the challenges they faced moving here. § Try to ask open ended questions. § Be prepared to share your findings. Page 9 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

The Written Curriculum § The 5 essential elements of the written curriculum- Knowledge Concepts Approaches to Learning (skills) Attitudes Action They are interdependent components of a balanced curriculum. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Synthesis of Essential Elements Grade 5 Central Idea: People move for many reasons and this impacts the world. Knowledge § Why people migrate § Effects of migration on communities and environment § Future trends of migration Concepts § Causation, change, perspective Approaches to Learning § Dialectical thought, formulating questions, recording data, respecting others, presenting. Attitudes § Tolerance, empathy © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Primary Years Programme Transdisciplinary themes Who we are Sharing the planet How we organize ourselves Six organizing themes structure the transdisciplinary inquiry Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves (c) IBO 2003 Page 12 How the world works © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Student connections to themes Page 13 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Why a concept driven curriculum? A conceptually organized curriculum helps solve the problem of the overloaded curriculum. Learning through Concepts: § § Promotes real understanding Brings focus and depth to their learning Leads students to enduring understandings. Help students construct meaning through improved critical thinking and transfer of knowledge Page 14 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Primary Years Programme Concepts At the core of the PYP curriculum is a series of concepts which have relevance within and across the subject disciplines. Form What is it like? Function How does it work? Causation Why is it like it is? Change How is it changing? Connection How is it connected to other things? Perspective What are the points of view? Responsibility What is our responsibility? Reflection How do we know? (c) IBO 2003 Page 15 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Concepts? Which are/are not concepts? Why? Conflict Civilization Family Culture Change Page 16 Ancient Egypt Heroes Genius Cooperation Persuasion Coffee Power Oceans Revolution Adaptation © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Primary Years Programme Attitudes, Approaches to Learning, Action • • • social research communication thinking self-management O TIT ST UD HE ES C OA PR G NIN AR AT LE appreciation commitment confidence cooperation creativity curiosity empathy enthusiasm independence integrity respect tolerance AP • • • ACTION Reflect à Choose à Act (c) IBO 2003 Page 17 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Primary Years Programme What is Action? Through the process of action • the students reflect, choose then act on their understanding they have gained in a unit of inquiry. • the students may make changes in their own behaviour and their attitudes. Effective action is voluntary and is viewed as a part of the students’ active participation in their own learning. Parents can inform teachers on any action that may occur at home. It may occur during the unit of inquiry or different times after a unit is completed. (c) IBO 2003 Page 18 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Examples of Action Page 19 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

What is the PYP Exhibition? § the exhibition represents a celebration and culmination of what students have learnt in the PYP program. § the students are involved in all aspects of the planning, process and product. § aims to involve the school and local community as much as possible in the process. § it marks a rite of passage from the PYP to the MYP program. § there are examples of different groups investigation in this years exhibition in the primary section of the school website Page 20 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

How can I support my child in the program? § § § § maintaining regular contact with the school. sharing a range of resources with your child. supporting your child’s mother tongue. discuss information from class newsletters/ websites about unit of inquiries assisting your child with research tasks and resources attending curriculum information sessions and student led conferences. encouraging your child to ask questions, challenge ideas and reflect on their thinking model the learner profile attributes and attitudes Page 21 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

To find about more about the IBO and the PYP For more information about the IB Primary Years Program, go to http: //www. ibo. org/pyp Page 22 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

What’s happening in the PYP? Website Page 23 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Wonderings and Questions Page 24 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Reflection Task I use to think……………. Page 26 But now I think………. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007