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WHAT IS A PYP EDUCATION? - Coggle Diagram
WHAT IS A PYP EDUCATION?
HOLISTIC LEARNING
Whole Child Development: The PYP emphasizes the development of the whole child, addressing academic, social, emotional, and physical growth. It aims to nurture active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.
Learner Profiles: The PYP promotes a set of attributes called the IB Learner Profile, which includes being inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
Well-Being: The program places importance on students' well-being, fostering a supportive environment where students feel valued and safe.
TRANSDISCIPLINARY LEARNING
Six Transdisciplinary Themes: The curriculum is structured around six themes of global significance:
Who We Are
Where We Are in Place and Time
How We Express Ourselves
How the World Works
How We Organize Ourselves
Sharing the Planet
COHERENT LEARNINGING EXPERINCE
Consistent Framework: The PYP provides a consistent educational framework that ensures continuity and progression in learning. This framework supports teachers in planning and delivering a coherent curriculum.
Conceptual Understanding: The focus on key concepts helps students build a deep understanding of ideas that transcend individual subjects. These concepts include form, function, causation, change, connection, perspective, responsibility, and reflection.
Collaborative Planning: Teachers collaborate to create cohesive units of inquiry, ensuring that students' learning experiences are interconnected and meaningful. This collaboration helps in creating a seamless learning journey for students.
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Learning Environment: The PYP advocates for an engaging and dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Flexible seating, accessible materials, and designated spaces for different activities support this approach.
Student Agency: The program empowers students to take ownership of their learning by involving them in the planning process, encouraging self-directed learning, and providing opportunities for them to make choices about their learning paths.
Assessment for Learning: The PYP uses formative and summative assessments to inform teaching and support student learning. This ongoing assessment helps ensure that learning is personalized and meets the needs of each student.