The broadened re-interpretation of this

The classroom teacher takes responsibility at least for the

requirement aims to:
language of instruction, mathematics, social studies and
Strengthen transdisciplinary learning
science, to support the PYP model of transdisciplinary
Support a broad, balanced and connected curriculum
teaching and learning.
Provide opportunity for authentic learning

BROADENED
INTERPRETATION
OF C3.1.b

Practices supporting transdisciplinary learning:

Practices not supporting transdisciplinary learning:
Classroom and specialist teachers collaboratively design, plan and facilitate
units of inquiry
Classroom and specialist teachers design, plan and facilitate units of inquiry
Subject specific knowledge is explored within the transdisciplinary programme
independently
of inquiry
Subject knowledge is explored in isolation of the transdisciplinary programme of
In-depth subject specific knowledge acquisition is connected to the
inquiry
development of transdisciplinary skills or the unit of inquiry
In-depth subject specific knowledge acquisition does not contribute to the
Specialist teaching facilitates the exploration of the units of inquiry or
development of transdisciplinary skills or the unit of inquiry
additional skills development
Specialist teaching covers individual topics outside the unit of inquiry
Additional support as needed to support knowledge and skills acquisition
Continuous streaming and setting

International Baccalaureate Organization 2015