PYP PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

9 October 2013

PROGRAMME
Central Idea: The PYP is a concept driven, inquirybased, transdisciplinary programme. Key Concepts: form, function, causation An inquiry into: The Learner Profile Essential Elements of the PYP Inquiry-based learning
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WHY DOES GWA-ETOY CHOOSE TO USE PYP?

Internationally recognized Inquiry-based Well researched Supported, on-going reviews Educates the heart and the mind

WONDERINGS
Burning questions

What are your wonderings about the PYP?

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YOUR GRADUATE
What are the attributes and characteristics you would like your child to have for your child when s/he graduates

The aim of all IB programs is to create Internationally Minded People

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someone who can recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, and help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Further represented by the IB Learner Profile

We are all life-long learners
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LEARNER PROFILE Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk Takers Balanced Reflective
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INQUIRER
Asks questions.

Looks for information independently. Always tries to learn and discover new things.

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KNOWLEDGEABLE
Learns about self. Learns about the world. Tries to learn many different things. Uses what is known to solve problems in life.

Thinker
Tries several ways to solve a problem. Builds on other peoples ideas. Connects the things they know. Uses thinking skills to make good choices and solve problems.

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COMMUNICATOR
Follows directions.
Expresses feelings and ideas. Shares thoughts with others.

Talks about ideas.

Uses other languages. Listens to others with purpose.

PRINCIPLED
Is honest Tries to do what is right Follow rules Is responsible.

OPEN-MINDED
Listens to others. Accepts other points of view. Experiences new things. Tries to understand others. Accepts opinions, traditions, customs and beliefs of others.

CARING
Helps others.
Cares for other people. Tries to make people around them happy. Is sensitive to other peoples needs.

Shows empathy

RISK-TAKER
Makes mistakes and tries to learn from them. Tries new things. Uses their own initiative. Attempts to solve problems in different ways.

BALANCED
Uses their time wisely Eats healthy food

Exercises
Learns about different things Finds the balance between work and play Rests well Spiritual

REFLECTIVE
Learns from mistakes Is aware that actions and words have an effect on others. Thinks about how they can improve. Makes changes in order to become a better person.

LEARNER PROFILE
How does your child demonstrate aspects of the learner profile at home and at school? Share with the person next to you.

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INQUIRY
Structured Inquiry

Activity

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