The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is an internationally-minded, thematic, cross-curricular and rigorous teaching structure used in over 50
countries
The International Primary Curriculum2 of 40
countries.
� An international, up to date, comprehensive and future oriented curriculum programme
� Aimed at primary aged children (3-12) growing up in the 21st Century
The International Primary Curriculum3 of 40
growing up in the 21st Century
� It nurtures a love of learning and encourages the necessary key skills and personal qualities
International-mindedness
Assessment For
Learning
Global Themes,Local Heritage
A 21st Century Curriculum4 of 40
Personal Development
Thematic
Skills Focused
Creative and Challenging
Brain-friendlyIPC
1. Work is changing
The muscle economy is being replaced by the knowledge economy
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knowledge economy
2. Careers are changing
Lifelong careers are giving way to a portfolio of jobs
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of jobs
Why our children need the IPC?
3. The world is changing
� National boundaries are diminishing
� Internationalism is here
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� Internationalism is here
� International understanding is vital
4. Education is changing
� National Curricula
� International Curricula
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� New research into how we learn
� Multiple intelligences
� Brain research
� Emotions in learning
New ways of Learning9 of 40
� Emotions in learning
� Memory and learning styles
� Howard Gardner
� Harvard Graduate School of Education
� Professor of Neurology
Multiple Intelligences (MI)10 of 40
� Professor of Neurology
� 1984 – “Testing intelligence without IQ tests”
� MI Theory
� Howard Gardner – we need to broaden our notion of what can be considered intelligence
� The eight intelligences
Multiple Intelligences (MI)11 of 40
Language - linguistic, musical
Personal - interpersonal, intrapersonal
Object - kinesthetic, logical, visual, naturalist
� Core values
� Honesty
� Respect
� Cooperation
Isn’t anything staying the same?12 of 40
� Cooperation
� Sharing
� Reflected in methodology and structure
� How units are organised
� Underlies all activities
� Clear use of BFL approaches
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� Clear use of BFL approaches
� Learning units
‘Good schools everywhere are increasingly recognizing the importance of learning how to learn. By using these innovative and well structured units, primary teachers can inspire
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structured units, primary teachers can inspire their pupils to understand and improve theirown learning.’
� Early Years – 3 to 5 years
� Milepost 1 – 5 to 7 years
� Milepost 2 – 7 to 9 years
� Milepost 3 – 9 to 12 years
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� Milepost 3 – 9 to 12 years
� IMYC – 11 to 14 years
� Define as clearly as possible what the vast majority of children are expected to learn
� 3 types
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� 3 types
� Subject
� Personal
� International
� Knowledge
Children will know ….
� Skills
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� Skills
Children will be able to…
� Understanding
Children will understand….
� Art
� Geography
� History
� ICT
PE
Science
Society
Technology
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� ICT
� Language Arts
� Mathematics
� Music
Technology
Additional
Language
Geography:Be able to communicate their geographical knowledge and
understanding to ask and answer questions about geographical
and environmental features.
Technology:
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Technology:Be able to identify and implement improvements to their designs
and products.
Science:Know about the processes and conditions that have an effect on
living things and their habitats.
� Enquiry
� Adaptability
� Resilience
� Morality
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� Communication
� Thoughtfulness
� Cooperation
� Respect
- Know about a range of views, cultures and traditions.
- Be able to consider and respect the views, cultures
and traditions of other people.
- Be able to cope with unfamiliar situations.
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- Be able to cope with unfamiliar situations.
- Be able to approach tasks with confidence.
- Be able to suggest and explore new roles, ideas, and
strategies.
� Knowledge and understanding beyond own nationality
� Understanding of the independence and
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independence and interdependence of people cultures and countries
� A degree of focus on the host country
� A degree of focus on the home country
• Know about some of the similarities and differences in the
homes and habitats between the different home countries and
between them and the host country
• Know about ways in which these differences and similarities in
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• Know about ways in which these differences and similarities in
these homes and habitats affect the lives of people
• Be able to identify activities and cultures which are different
from but equal to their own
�All classes have c.7 hours per week.
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�An IPC Unit takes between 5-10 weeks.
1. Basic information
2. Learning targets
3. Entry point
4. Knowledge harvest
5. Explaining the theme
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5. Explaining the theme
6. Big picture
7. Unit activities
8. Resources
9. Parents letters
� Wow factor!
� Motivation for learning
– the hook!
� ‘Inspire learning
Entry Point28 of 40
� ‘Inspire learning through passion for subject’.
� ‘Make learning enjoyable’.
From the MP2 ‘Do You Live Around Here?’ unit.
� Takes place after the Entry Point
� What do we already know?
The Knowledge Harvest31 of 40
know?
� Helping to make connections with previous learning
From the MP1 holiday unit.
� For teachers and children
� Giving children the big picture
� Display
Explaining the Theme36 of 40
� Display
� Parents letters
� Draft letter to parents
� What children are learning
Parent information37 of 40
� What activities
� How you can help / support
IPC Parents – how you can be involved
� Look at parent’s information letter
� Supply resources from home and host country
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� Respond to requests for help
� Talk to the children about their learning
� Remember that children should enjoy learning
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