THE STRUCTURE OF THE ENHANCED PYP CURRICULUM
KNOWLEDGE: Through the exploration of six transdisciplinary themes we progressively develop deeper levels of understanding.
Our approach to teaching is collaboratively writing, teaching, and assessing transdisciplinary curriculum that is authentic, inquiry-based, and concept-driven.
WHO WE ARE / WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME / HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES / HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES / HOW THE WORLD WORKS / SHARING THE PLANET
The transdisciplinary themes are based on disciplines. INQUIRY INTO the disciplines
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
ARTS
PORTUGUESE
LANGUAGE
ARTS
-Listening and
speaking
-Reading and
writing
-Viewing and
presenting
-Listening and
speaking
-Reading and
writing
-Viewing and
presenting
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
-Data handling
-Measurement
-Shape
and
space
-Pattern
and
function
-Number
-Living things
-Earth
and
space
-Materials
and matter
-Forces and
energy
-Human systems and
economic activities
-Social
organization
and culture
-Continuity and change
through time
-Human and natural
environment
-Resources and the
environment
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL
EDUCATION
-Identity
-Active learning
-Interactions
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
-Individual
pursuits
-Movement
composition
-Games
-Adventure
challenge
-Health-related
fitness
DRAMA
-Creative exploration
and express
-Technical
incorporation
-Performance
-Personal and social
development
-Reflection,
evaluation
and
appreciation
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
ICT
-Performing-Singing
and
playing
instruments
-Creating
and
composing
-Notation
-Listening
and
appreciation
-Music in society
-Creative process
-Elements
and
principles of art and
design
-Reflection
and
appreciation
-Visual art in society
-Investigating
-Creating
-Communicating
-Operating
-Ethics
Key concepts – What big ideas do we want to understand?
FORM
FUNCTION
CAUSATION
CHANGE
CONNECTION
PERSPECTIVE
RESPONSBILITY
What is it like?
How does it work?
Why is the way it is?
How is it changing?
How is it connected with
other things?
What are the other points
of view?
What is our responsibility?
Approaches to learning - What do we want to be able to do in order to actively engage in our own learning?
SOCIAL SKILLS
Interpersonal relationships
Social and emotional intelligence
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Exchanging information (listening,
interpreting, speaking)
Literacy (reading, writing)
ICT
RESEARCH SKILLS
THINKING SKILLS
Critical thinking (analyzing,
evaluating, forming decisions)
Creative thinking (generating novel
ideas, considering new
perspectives)
Information transfer
Reflection and metacognition
Information literacy (formulating
and planning, data gathering and
recording,
synthesizing
and
interpreting,
evaluating
and
communicating)
Media literacy
Ethical use of media/information
How will we act?
Learner Profile.
When we have voice, choice, and ownership (AGENCY), how will we ACT all throughout the learning process?
What do we strive to be?
Participation
Being actively involved
Social Justice
Related to human rights,
equality and equity
Social Entrepreneurship
Innovative, resourceful and
sustainable social change
Inquirers
Communicators
Advocacy
Publicly supporting change
SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Organization
States of mind (mindfulness,
perseverance,
emotional
management,
self-motivation,
resilience)
Knowledgeable
Principled
Thinkers
Open-minded
Reflective
Lifestyle Choices
Changing personal habits
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced