International Baccalaureate: North America & Caribbean 475 Riverside Drive, Ste. 240 • New York, NY 10115

International Baccalaureate North America Orientation Seminar: The Primary Years Program (PYP)

IB Mission Statement

High quality international education for a better world

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

21st Century Educational Challenges

Challenges to Educational Systems in the 21st Century:

•  Inequality •  Complexity •  Diversity

Proposed by George Walker, former IB Director General

21st Century IB Education

Inequality – the IB supports school communities which are involved in world affairs and community service and develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Complexity – the IB encourages students to develop critical-thinking and encourages students of all ages to be actively engaged in their learning and to this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

Diversity – the IB provides a network of schools and its programmes where students develop cultural awareness striving to present a broad vision of the world so that its students understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Elaborated by Monique Seefried, Chair of the IB Board of Governors

Where we work

Regional Offices

IBCA Curriculum & Assessment Centre:

Cardiff, Wales

IB North America Offices:

Vancouver & New York

IB Latin America Office: Buenos Aires

IB Asia Pacific Office: Singapore

IB Headquarters & IB Africa, Europe & the Middle East Regional

Office: Geneva

IB North America

Located in New York and Vancouver Functions include:

•  Application process •  Authorization process •  Evaluation process •  School counseling •  Teacher training •  Regional university & government

recognition

Number of PYP Schools

IB North America 185

IB Latin America 58

IB Asia Pacific 119

IB Africa, Europe & the Middle East

110

PYP in North America: 185 schools

37 Canadian Schools in 5 provinces

145 US Schools in 18 States

2 Schools in the Bahamas

1 School in Barbados

What we offer

Transdisciplinary

Program of Inquiry

Action

Criterion Languages

Exhibition

Integration

Areas of Interaction

Community and Service

Related Languages

Personal Project

Concurrency of Learning

TOK

CAS

Assessment Languages

Extended Essay

PYP MYP Diploma

The IB Continuum

Common Elements

All IB Programs share these common elements: •  Have a strong international dimension

•  Draw on content from educational cultures around the world

•  Require study across a broad range of subjects

•  Include both individual subjects and transdisciplinary areas

•  Give special emphasis to learning languages

•  Focus on developing the skills of learning

•  Provide opportunities for individual and collaborative planning and research

•  Encourage students to become responsible members of their community

IB World School Characteristics

The IB does not own or manage any schools. Instead, we work with schools that share our commitment to international education. These schools:

•  share the mission and commitment of the IB to quality international education

•  play an active and supporting role in the worldwide community of IB schools

•  share their knowledge and experience in the development of the IB programs

•  are committed to the professional development of teachers and administrators

International Education in Practice

“The International Baccalaureate (IB) provides rigorous academic programs and assessments and an unwavering commitment to prepare students to be citizens in an international community. IB is to be commended for its visionary approach to promoting a more peaceful world by engaging students, staff and community in a greater awareness of, and appreciation for, differences between and among the peoples of the world.”

Dr. Gerald Tirozzi, Executive Director, National Association of Secondary School Principals

International Education

Features of an international education

• Meaning and importance of culture, starting with one’s own but leading to that of others

• The study of issues of global concern

• An exploration of different dimensions of the human condition

Proposed by George Walker, former IB Director General

IB Learner Profile

IB Learner Profile

•  The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

•  The learner profile provides a long-term vision of education. It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose.

IB Learner Profile

Inquirers •  They develop natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary

to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable •  They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and

global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across broad and a balanced range of disciplines.

IB Learner Profile

Thinkers •  They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and

creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators •  They understand and express ideas and information confidently

and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

IB Learner Profile

Principled •  They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of

fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded •  They understand and appreciate their own culture and personal

histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

IB Learner Profile

Caring •  They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the

needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Risk-takers •  They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with

courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

IB Learner Profile

Balanced •  They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and

emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective •  They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and

experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

The IB Primary Years Programme

PYP Overview

The IB Primary Years Program, for students aged 3 to 12, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.

The PYP is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning.

The PYP Curriculum Framework

As well as presenting schools with a philosophical perspective on what international education may be, the PYP prescribes a curriculum framework of essential elements—knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action—each of which is reflected in the learner profile and is a reference point for the construction of a school’s curriculum.

The PYP Curriculum Model

PYP Pedagogy

•  The PYP promotes inquiry as a pedagogical approach.

•  The PYP develops a concept-driven framework.

•  Concepts vs. Content

•  The PYP strikes a balance between the transdisciplinary program of inquiry, traditional disciplines, and standards.

How best will we learn?

How will we know what we

have learned?

What do we want to learn?

Learners Constructing

Meaning

The PYP promotes the construction of knowledge

PYP Assessment

The PYP requires valid and varied assessment which: •  drives instruction •  recognizes the importance of the process and product •  utilizes differentiation ( through summative and

formative models)

What does it mean to be a PYP school?

•  A PYP school is a school which regardless of location, size or constitution, strives towards the development international-mindedness

•  From the PYP’s perspective, an international-minded student is one with the attributes and dispositions described in the IB learner profile

Is it true?

•  All students must be taught an additional language by the age of 7?

•  The PYP is a school-wide program for all students? •  The practice of departmentalization or single-subject

teaching does NOT support the philosophy or pedagogy of the PYP?

YES!

•  The PYP promotes inquiry as a pedagogical approach •  The PYP creates a concept-driven program •  The PYP strikes a balance between the transdisciplinary

program of inquiry, traditional disciplines and standards •  The PYP promotes the construction of knowledge •  The PYP requires valid and varied assessment •  The PYP promotes international mindedness

Summary

Become an IB World School

Become an IB World School

FEASIBILITY STUDY

Become an IB World School

Feasibility Study: Recommended minimum duration 6 months

Actions:  Contact the IB North America Regional office  Identify resources  Gain the support of the entire school community  Order IB publications  Send staff to IB professional development  Designate an IB coordinator

Become an IB World School

FEASIBILITY STUDY

INTENT TO APPLY (Interested Schools Form)

Become an IB World School

Intent To Apply (Interested Schools Form):

Actions:  Submit Intent to Apply (Interested School Form)  Continue sending staff to IB professional development  Develop a five-year strategic plan  Organize collaborative planning and teaming  Begin the development of curriculum  Prepare for the submission of Application Form, Part A

Professional Development

Application and Authorization Workshops (Level 1)

Where: •  IB North America Regional Workshops •  IB Contracted Workshops

Who must attend before the submission of Application Form, Part A: •  Designated coordinator •  Head of school •  One teacher for each grade level •  One specialist teacher

Become an IB World School

FEASIBILITY STUDY

INTENT TO APPLY (Interested Schools Form)

APPLICATION A: CANDIDATE

STATUS

Become an IB World School

Application Form, Part A Application for Candidate Status: Due 1 May (or 1 Nov. 2008 only)

Actions:  Submit Application Form, Part A  Set up teacher accounts to the Online Curriculum Centre  Continue sending staff to IB professional development  Continue development of curriculum  Host a consultation visit  Prepare for the submission of Application Form, Part B

A candidate school must teach the program for a trial period of at least one year, before submission of Application Form, Part B.

Become an IB World School

FEASIBILITY STUDY

INTENT TO APPLY (Interested Schools Form)

APPLICATION A: CANDIDATE

STATUS

APPLICATION B

Become an IB World School

Application Form, Part B Application for Authorization: Due 1 June (or 1 December 2008/9 only)

Actions:  Submit Application Form, Part B  Continue sending staff to IB professional development  Continue development of curriculum

Become an IB World School

FEASIBILITY STUDY

INTENT TO APPLY (Interested Schools Form)

APPLICATION A: CANDIDATE

STATUS

APPLICATION B

AUTHORIZATION

Continued Professional Development

Level 1, 2 and 3 Workshops

Where: •  IB North America Regional Workshops •  IB Contracted Workshops •  IB Organized On-site Workshops

(candidate and authorized schools only)

Who must attend: •  All PYP teachers at a school must undertake IB-

approved training prior to the time of the authorization visit.

Become an IB World School

Authorization:

The authorization visit is intended to ensure that the candidate school is genuinely committed to the pursuit of excellence in international education. The IB visiting team also ascertains the school’s preparedness to offer the programme and verifies that the school’s planning has been both systematic and comprehensive.

Actions:  Host an authorization visit team

Authorization Fees

*Please note that all fees are subject to change

Fee Date Cost

Intent to Apply n/a No Fee

Application Form, Part A •  Access to the OCC •  Consultant expenses

1 May or (1 Nov. 2008 only)

$7,000 US

Application Form, Part B •  Access to the OCC •  Site visit expenses

1 June or (1 Dec. 2008/9 only)

$7,000 US

Continuation Fee •  Access to the OCC

n/a $5,000 US

Annual School Fees

*Please note that all fees are subject to change

Fee Date Cost

Annual School Fee •  Access to the OCC •  Programme support and advice

1 September $6620 US

Programme Evaluation Fee •  Site visit expenses

3 years after the date of authorization and every 5 years thereafter

$3500 US

Budgeting for Implementation

Budget Items Continued IB professional development Regular collaborative planning time Add’l planning time for implementation phases IB Publications IB Coordinator position Additional Language teacher position(s) Resources (int’l library books/textbooks)

In addition to the application fees, schools will need to budget funds for the following:

The cost of the above items will vary dependent on available resources and the size of the proposed program. Costs are ongoing after authorization.

For additional information

To find out more about becoming and IB World School please visit the International Baccalaureate website at:

•  http://www.ibo.org/pyp/become/ •  http://www.ibo.org/ibna/educators/

For additional information

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Contact the IB North America Support Desk by phone at (212) 696 4464 ext. 1 or by email at

ibna@ibo.org

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