International Baccalaureate (IB)

In an ever changing global community

preparing future generation through international education

give us our greatest hope for a better world

Generation Next

Our Global Endeavours

• The world is changing – it is getting both smaller and bigger at the same time. Our students have established a universal attitude since they have been sharing various projects online. Online communication has undeniably given them a wider dimension in the field of worldwide learning, hence making them the global inhabitants.

Our Global Endeavours• Jaipuria School has been an active member of the British

Council Schools Online programme initiated by the British Council where IT education is being promoted.

• It offers many projects, activities in which school has participated online such as professional development courses,

online debates,

workshops,

webinars etc.

• We had an active access to E-Pals and Oddizzi wherein students got a chance to interact with the students from different countries and they learnt about each other’s diversities through various projects online.

Our Global Endeavours

The school has been successful in winning the accreditation consecutively for two times for the year 2013-2016

2016 – 2019.

During our journey, we have come across several British schools located in UK, Ghana, America, Nepal, Sri Lanka etc.

ISA: International School Award (British Council)

Environment Online-ENOENO is a global virtual schooland a network for sustainabledevelopment. Since the launch in2000, over 100000 schools in157 countries have joined ENOand made concrete deeds for theenvironment like planted trees.Two annual tree planting days inENO take place on UN Days. Sofar, schools have planted over 20million peace trees.

Environment Online-ENOWe have formed strong connections and networks with schools in Russia, Georgia, Finland etc. While working for ENO. Hence, projects involving our students will be taken up in the near future and efforts will be put in to strengthen our existing associations

International Endeavour…This accreditation gave us plethora of international exposure as we expanded our horizons to experience multiple things such as:

Found overseas partner schools with whom we collaborated ample of projects and activities.

We have had a very healthy partnership with the schools in the UK, US, Canada, Russia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Finland, Georgia, etc.

International Endeavours…

Principal cum Director, Ms Manju Rana has been serving as the BCSA at the British Council presently.

We have had meaningful and enriching Teacher

Exchange and Student Exchange Programmes for two consecutive years (2014 and 2015).

Our teachers have been actively participating in Core Skill workshops.

GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS

• Proud recipient of International School Award since the year 2012

GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS• Strong association with British Council , Swiss

Embassy and French Embassy

GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS• Exposure to international curriculum through

online activities and projects

GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS

• Regular Teacher Exchange program and student exchange program

GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS

• Various workshops attended by teachers conducted by British Council like Digital Literacy , Reasoning Skills and Curriculum Mapping.

The next STEP

• Since we have already gained lot ofinternational exposure, we nowwant to extend its benefits to ourstudents by incorporating IBprogramme in our school.

The school philosophy is closely in sync with the IB programme

School’s Philosophy IB Philosophy

• Empower : the student to think independently.

• Enthuse: Deeper Understanding of Concepts and Inquiry based learning

• Excel: in life by development of core skills.

We aim to empower ourstudents and teachers tobecome global citizens,enthuse them to engagein inquiry and excel in allspheres of life

Empower Enthuse Excel

IB CURRICULUM

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Founded in 1968

• Head Office in Geneva in Switzerland

• Non Profit educational foundation

• Offering 4 highly respected programs of International Education.

• International recognition makes it unique.

Programmes of IB

Primary Year Progamme (Nur- V)

Middle Year Progamme (VI _ X)

Diploma Progamme (XI - XII)

We propose to take PYP for

Grade Age Group

Nursery 3+

Prep 4+

Class I 5+

Class II 6+

Class III 7+

Class IV 8+

Class V 9+

WHAT IS PYP• PYP prepare students to be ACTIVE participant

in lifelong journey of learning.

• The curriculum goes beyond core subjects and digs deep into exploration and inquiry.

• Students become inquirers in both the classroom and the outside world.

• Central ideas and kinds of inquiry drive the learning.

WHAT DOES PYP LOOK LIKEThe PYP promotes the holistic education of the child emphasizing on

intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

IB learner strive to be….

inquirer risk- takers

knowlegeableOpen- minded

communicators

principled

thinkers

caring balanced reflective

WHAT IS TAUGHT?

The PYP curriculum involves six transdisciplinary

themes that help teachers develop a Programme of Inquiry.

These themes create a framework that allows students to become more active in their learning beyond the core subject areas.

PYP TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES

• 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

How do the Themes Create a Curricular framework ?

The themes and the

subject areas form

the knowledge

element of the

program

How do the Themes Create a Curricular framework ?

There are five essential elements of the program –

• concepts,

• knowledge,

• skills,

• attitudes,

• actions

INQUIRY: Who we areClass Central Idea An inquiry into Concepts Related

ConceptsCurrent syllabus mapped

Nur Every day I can learn more about myself and all the things I can do with my body.

• Physical characteristics (form) • What I'm able to do with my body (function) • Accepting responsibility of their own actions (personal belongings, self help skills) (responsibility)

Form, Function, Responsibility

roles, chronology, conflict, cooperation

E.V.S : My Self, Parts of Body, Functions of body parts. Role and Responsibility, Helping Family, Helpers in Life.English/Hindi: Vocabulary Building

Rhymes, Role PlayMaths : Pre Number Concepts : Tall-Short , Fat – Thin

Prep We have the responsibility and the right to take care of our bodies and minds.

• Respecting the rights of others • Taking care of our bodies • Self management skills

Perspective, Responsibility

truth, opinion, subjectivity, rights, citizenship, and properties of colors

E.V.S : 5 Sense Organ , Using these sense organs to classify the objects, Safety at School and Road English/Hindi: Show& Tell, Rhymes Vocabulary BuildingMaths : Shapes

INQUIRY: Who we areClass Central Idea An inquiry into Concepts Related

ConceptsCurrent syllabus

mapped

I I am unique and I belong to a group.

• How I am unique • Where I come from • Responsibilities of being in a group

Function, Responsibility, and Connection

habitat, growth, organism, family, identity, roles and citizenship

E.V.S – Just Me , My Body, The Wonderful Body: Various Systems of Body Eg . Digestive SystemEnglish/Hindi: Oral Expression : I am Unique because ……Creative Writing :My favouritething.Maths : Ascending /Descending order.

II I am responsible for becoming a better person

Attitudes that make me feel good • Things I can do on my own • Good choices make me a better person

Reflection, Responsibility, Causation

Reflection, Responsibility, Causation,

E.V.S : People who live around us, Animal Friends, Occupation , Sharing and Caring.English/Hindi: Reading Sheet ( Animal Friends) Rhymes, Role PlayMaths :• Data Handling(Animal Friends)•Money ( Neighbouhood Places)•Measurement ( My Family)

INQUIRY: Who we areClass Central Idea An inquiry into Concepts Related

ConceptsCurrent syllabus

mapped

III A balanced approach to nutrition, exercise and sleep contributes to health.

• How nutrition contributes to a healthy body• How exercise affects the body• Why sleep is necessary for a healthy body

Function, Responsibility

systems (digestive, respiratory, nervous, circulatory), food chains

E.V.S: Human Body, The Food we eat, Food for Thought Food Pyramid, Role of Exercise , Nutrients / Balanced dietEnglish/ Hindi: •Debate( Junk Food vsHealthy food)•Vocabulary Building (Related to food, Role Play)Maths : •TIME (Time Table)•Money ( Neighborhood Places)•Measurement ( Diet chart)

INQUIRY: Who we areClas

sCentral

IdeaAn inquiry

intoConcepts Related

ConceptsCurrent syllabus

mappedIV The effective

interaction between human body systems contribute to health and survival.

Function,Connection , Responsibility

Systems, interdependence, health.

Body Systems

and how they work.How body systems are interdependent.Impact of lifestyle choices on the body.

E.V.S: Food & HealthWhy do we eat food?Types of nutrientsBalanced dietDigestive System.Agriculture-

• food crops•cash crops

Cropping Season –•Kharif•Rabi

English/Hindi: Paragraph writing: How can we remain Healthy?Comprehension : Based on nutritional values of fruits.Maths:Temperaturevariation and Data Handling( using Crop Production in India)

INQUIRY: Who we areClass Central Idea An inquiry

intoConcepts Related

ConceptsCurrent syllabus

mapped

V We all experience and react to changes within our body and around us.

How our bodies are changing?How we react to various changes.

Change , Connection , responsibility.

Puberty, Safety,Maturity.

E.V.S: Our Nervous System(Function of Brain)Plant ReproductionGermination,Dispersal of seeds,Natural disaster Environmental PollutionEnglish/Hindi: Creative writing on Tsunami and earthquake. Maths: Time , Fractions , Use of four Mathematical operation (based on population and pollution data of various Indian states)

Assessments• Pen paper test as usual

• Change in indicators/rubrics

• Emphasis on orals

• Assessments will be done on the basis of tasks that will be given for each inquiry and parameters are set accordingly.

• There are two main categories of assessments – Formative assessments(interwoven with daily

learning of unit)

– Summative assessments(will take place at the end of the learning unit)

Assessment Tools

• Portfolio files

• Checklist

• Task Records

• Presentations

• Research work

Challenges we are going to face

• Heavy Investment for Infrastructure and training.• Changing the mindset of

School/Teacher/Student/Parent• Syncing the present school system with IB• Change in rubrics of assessments• Reduce the number of text book and less note

books(Study material will be provided by school)• Sharing of inquiry with parents regularly• Interactive PTMs• Mother teacher and twin teacher concept.

What School is doing for implementation

• Intensive teacher training• Equipping library with PYP books and study

material.• Classroom to be equipped with smart boards,

multimedia and e-library.• Dedicated Activity rooms.• Programme is free of cost .• Strengthening the School-Parent communication

system.• Constant feedback.

Let’s peep into a PYP classroom

Let’s peep into a PYP classroom

Traits of PYP Teacher

• Builds strong concepts linking it to various subjects( Transdisciplinary Teaching).

• Does a lot of research work as the teaching will be inquiry driven.

• Teacher’s work is subject to constant audit.

• ICT plays an important role in teaching.

• Good reader and a resource guide.

• Open minded and reflective.

Constant Academic Audit

• The execution of IB curriculum will be under constant monitoring and supervision of IBO

• Inputs will be given to the teachers after the audit.

• Audits will ensure that quality does not get diluted.

Traits of PYP Children

• Active participant in classroom.

• Student become inquirer in both the classroom and the outside world.

• Student take ownership of what they have learnt.

• They become open minded , interactive and reflective.

Content for parent

• Portfolio Files

• Reports after inquiry

• Worksheets

• E-Newsletters/Magazine

Role of Parent

– Spend reading time with children(invest in books).

– Talk to your child about what he or she is learning.

– Extend learning that has taken place in school and discuss on the inquiry.

– Establish a daily homework routine.

– Provide a place to do their assigned activities.

– Be available to answer questions.

– Review completed tasks.

– Inform the teacher when any problem arises.

How do parents know what and how their child is doing in PYP

• We understand the value in communication and implement practices aimed at keeping parents informed

• Periodically teachers will send an update electronically about the activities going on in the classroom .

• Interactive PTM with teachers parents and students.

Smooth transition from

V to VI

• The program invites collaboration of parent teacher and student

• We look forward to your support

Thank you