Last week in The Hague, I had the privilege of joining thousands of fellow educators for the IB Global Conference. The theme, “Our Humanity, Connected,” was far more than just …
From Human-Centered to World-Wise: A Practical Guide to the New IB PYP Theme Descriptors
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has updated the descriptors for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Transdisciplinary Themes, and it’s more than just a change in wording—it’s a meaningful evolution in perspective. …
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On the PYP Coordinator’s Desk: From Good to Great – Sharpening Your Central Ideas with a Concept-Based Lens
Hello everyone, I’m writing this with a mind still buzzing with ideas and a notebook full of scribbles. I’ve just returned from two incredible days at the Bavarian International School’s …
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Reflections & Resources: Elevating the “Building Your IB Primary Years Programme” Workshop
Elevate your IB Primary Years Programme workshop! Get reflections, redesigned resources & practical tips for better PYP facilitation and participant engagement.
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The Approaches To Learning (ATLs)
The Approaches to Learning (ATLs) are an integral part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. The IB is a widely recognized education system. It prepares students for success in a …
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Updated Transdisciplinary Theme Descriptors
The transdisciplinary themes remain the same and continue to be central to the structure of the program of inquiry (POI). The descriptors have moved from commonalities of human experience to …
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Designing Learning Experiences that Embrace Multilingualism in the PYP
This blog post will provide context and suggest possible answers to the three questions from the #pypchat about fostering multilingualism in the PYP framework. Question 1: Designing Learning Experiences How …
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Unlocking Student Potential
Approaches to Learning (ATLs) are a set of skills and strategies that equip students with the tools needed to become successful learners. These skills can be applied across various subjects and are designed to foster independent and lifelong learning. Let’s explore how ATLs align with the PYP Learner Profile…
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Evaluation (For use from September 2020)
Here are links to the Google Docs versions of templates and files for programme evaluation.
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transdisciplinary themes posters
I have made some PYP Graphics to share:
The most significant and distinctive feature of the IB Primary Years Programme are the six transdisciplinary themes
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