The Learner ProfileKindergarten children are striving to be: :
The Learner ProfileKindergarten children are striving to be: Open-minded
Inquirers
Thinkers
Risk-takers
Communicators Balanced
Caring
Principled
Reflective
Knowledgeable
PYP Curriculum :
PYP Curriculum
Knowledge: What are the PYP transdisciplinary themes? :
Knowledge: What are the PYP transdisciplinary themes? Who we are
Inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; person, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Where we are in place and time
Inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
How we express ourselves
Inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. How the world works
Inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
How we organize ourselves
Inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Sharing the planet
Inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Concepts :
Concepts 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 point of view?
Responsibility
What is our responsibility?
Reflection
How do we know?
SkillsDifferent ways to learn :
SkillsDifferent ways to learn 5 Sets of Transdisciplinary Skills
Thinking Skills
Social Skills
Communication Skills
Self-management Skills
Research Skills