IB: PYP and MYP

 

PYP: Primary Years Programme

 

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the heart as well as the mind and addresses social, physical, emotional and cultural needs as well as academic ones.

 

At the heart of the PYP is a commitment to structured inquiry as a vehicle for learning. Six organizing themes help teachers and children explore knowledge in the broadest sense of the word. Teachers and students use key questions that are concept based to structure the units of inquiry. They acquire and apply transdisciplinary skills while developing an understanding of these important concepts. The development of explicit attitudes and the expectation of socially responsible behavior are also essential elements of the program.

 

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MYP: Middle Years Programme

The MYP is designed for students aged 11 to 16. It provides a framework of learning that en-courages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in tra-ditional subjects and the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engage-ment—essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders.

~ excerpt fro the MYP Arts guide (pre-publication) 2014

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