Primary Years Programme
The IB Primary Years Programme, for students aged 3 to 12 (early and Primary Years), focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subjects' areas, as well as transdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.
Early Years
In the early years (3 – 6-year-olds), experiences play a pivotal role in shaping future social and cognitive learning (McCoy et al., 2017). The PYP framework supports cognitive and social-emotional development through play-based inquiry whereas six transdisciplinary themes guide meaningful exploration. Children primarily learn through play, fostering curiosity and agency. This active inquiry process develops language skills, self-regulation, and a positive sense of identity, preparing them for lifelong learning.
Play in children’s development highlights the importance of a developmentally appropriate environment for young children to learn at their own pace (Rushton, Juola-Rushton and Larkin 2010). Inquiring through play in the early years supports the notion that learning is an active process. Healthy learning environments and supportive relationships, created and demonstrated by the learning community, further support this learning process.
Primary Years
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. The IB Programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
The IB offers high-quality programs of international education that share a powerful vision. An IB education:
focuses on learners – the IB's student-centred programs promote healthy relationships, ethical responsibility and personal challenge
explores significant content – IB programs offer a curriculum that is broad and balanced, conceptual and connected.
works within global contexts – IB programs increase understanding of languages and cultures, and explore globally significant ideas and issues
develops effective approaches to teaching and learning – IB Programmes help students to develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success
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