IB PYP Definition and explanation

June 4th, 2014

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The International Baccalaureate aims to develop

inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people

who help to create a better and more peaceful world

through intercultural understanding and respect. To

this end, the IB works with schools, governments, and

international organizations to develop challenging

programmes of international education and rigorous

assessment. 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.

*International Baccalaureate Primary Years

Programme

*Different from MYP(Middle Years Programme)

*Different from DP (Diploma Programme)

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*Orthodoxies

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*The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a

curriculum framework designed for students

aged 3 to 12.

*It focuses on the development of the whole

child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and

in the world outside.

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*It is defined by six transdisciplinary themes of

global significance, explored using knowledge

and skills derived from six subject areas, with

a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning

Transdisciplinary

Themes

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*engages students in relevant and meaningful

experiences to inspire a lifelong love of

learning” and it “create[s] and support[s]

innovative practices and inquiry-based

teaching and learning environments.”

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*Will my child’s teacher be trained?

*What does the classroom look like?

*What about the costs?

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*An annual fee of $400 per student is

anticipated. This is in alignment with other IB

PYP schools in West Vancouver.

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*.2 IB PYP Coordinator

*.3 Increased Kindergarten – Grade 7 Music

Specialist = .7 Total Music Specialist time

*.3 Increased Kindergarten – Grade 7 PE

Specialist = .7 Total PE Specialist time

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*Federal French Board-held funds will be

accessed to support the implementation of

this program. As the IB PYP program resources

are available in French, this will be an

appropriate use of these funds.

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* Shared Global Internationally recognized curriculum

* Connections to professional learning communities from around the world

* Increased staffing to provide collaborative time for teachers –specialists for students

* IB coordinator on staff

* Pro-d for staff including workshops and conferences

* Use of all IB curriculum and materials

* Funds for enrichment opportunities such as fieldtrips and guest speakers

* External support from consultants and evaluators

* Membership fees for IBO

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*The IB Primary Years Programme addresses students’ academic, social and emotional well-being

*encourages students to develop independence and to take responsibility for their own learning

* supports students’ efforts to gain understanding of the world and to function comfortably within it

*helps students establish personal values as a foundation upon which international-mindedness will develop and flourish.

*An aim of the PYP is to create a transdisciplinarycurriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant for learners in the 3-12 age range.”

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*engages students in relevant and meaningful

experiences to inspire a lifelong love of

learning” and it “create[s] and support[s]

innovative practices and inquiry-based

teaching and learning environments.”

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*Parking lot