On the morning of January 23rd, 2019, I gave this presentation about how GWA is beginning to implement the Enhancements of the PYP.

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An IB Education and Changes in
the PYP
PYP Coordinator
GEMS World Academy - Dubai
David Gerber
Learning Outcome:
1.Name two current practices that will
continue in the PYP
2. Name two ENHANCEMENTS of the
PYP

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"‫تهدف‬‫ة‬ّ‫ي‬‫ّول‬‫د‬‫ال‬ ‫البكالوريا‬IB‫ذي‬ ‫الشباب‬ ‫تطوير‬ ‫إلى‬‫الذهنية‬
‫االستعالمية‬،‫المطلعين‬،‫المتعاطفين‬‫ُس‬‫ي‬ ‫والذين‬ ،‫اآلخرين‬ ‫مع‬‫اعدون‬
‫خلق‬ ‫على‬‫سلما‬ ‫وأكثر‬ ‫أفضل‬ ‫عالم‬‫خالل‬ ‫من‬‫م‬ ‫واالحترام‬ ‫التفاهم‬‫بين‬ ‫ا‬
‫المتنوعة‬ ‫الثقافات‬...
‫مع‬ ‫بيد‬ ‫يدا‬ ‫المنظمة‬ ‫تعمل‬ ،‫الهدف‬ ‫هذا‬ ‫ولتحقيق‬‫المدارس‬‫و‬‫الحكومات‬
‫و‬‫ّولية‬‫د‬‫ال‬ ‫المنظمات‬‫دولي‬ ‫تعليم‬ ‫برامج‬ ‫لتطوير‬‫بالتح‬ ‫تتسم‬‫ّي‬‫د‬‫وتتمتع‬
‫جدا‬ ‫دقيق‬ ‫بتقييم‬.
‫شجع‬ُ‫ت‬‫متعلمين‬ ‫ليصبحوا‬ ‫العالم‬ ‫أنحاء‬ ‫في‬ َ‫الطالب‬ ‫برامجنا‬‫ن‬‫شطين‬
‫و‬‫متعاطفين‬‫في‬ ‫يستمروا‬ ‫ولكي‬ ‫اآلخرين‬ ‫شعور‬ ‫مع‬‫مدى‬ ‫التعلم‬‫الحياة‬
‫اختالفاتهم‬ ‫على‬ ‫اآلخرين‬ ّ‫أن‬ ‫مدركين‬‫قد‬‫أيضا‬ ‫صواب‬ ‫على‬ ‫يكونون‬"
“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 programmes of international
education and rigorous assessment.
Our 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”
ّ‫ي‬‫ّول‬‫د‬‫ال‬ ‫البكالوريا‬ ‫مهمة‬‫ة‬ The IB mission

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Exploring the ways of learning in the past
and present :
Sample skills desired to enter the
workforce:
• neat handwriting
• domain knowledge (facts)
• excellent mental Maths skills
(calculating)
• good memory
• being compliant (following orders)
• good with routine tasks
• one job for life (loyalty)
• one skill set for life (career in one
field)http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/2013_07_01_archive.html

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Exploring the ways of learning in the past
and present :
Sample skills desired to enter the
workforce:
• ability to express ideas clearly and
confidently
• ability to work within a group
• understanding the commercial realities
affecting the organisation
• information gathering / problem solving
• ability to act on initiative, identify
opportunities and being proactive in
putting forward ideas
• determination to get things done
• ability to express clearly in writing
• ability to plan and deliver effectively
• ability to successfully adapt to changes
• ability to manage time effectively /
prioritising
http://http://www.lisd.net/bridlewood
University of Kent;
03.2017

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• Step 1: Finding from an extensive Study of all PYP Schools in
comparison to other schools.
• Link to “Key findings from research on Primary Years Programme”
Responding to the Needs of a Changing Future
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The Enhanced PYP
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What is Staying the Same?
Continuations of the Programme based on research

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• The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into
a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century
• As IB learners we strive to be:
• inquirers
• knowledgeable
• thinkers
• communicators
• principled
• open-minded
• caring
• risk-takers
• balanced
• reflective
Continue: The IB Learner
Profile

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Continue: Focus on Conceptual Learning
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• Provide the opportunity to incorporate local and global issues into the
curriculum and effectively allow students to “step up” beyond the
confines of learning within subject areas.
Continue: Delivery of the Curriculum through
Trans-disciplinary Themes
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11
• Who We Are
• How the World Works
• Sharing the Planet
• How We Express Ourselves
• Where We are in Place and
Time
• How We Organize
Ourselves

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Continue: Development of Trans-Disciplinary
Skills
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Exploring the ways of learning in the past
and present : Sample skills desired to enter the
workforce:
• ability to express ideas clearly and
confidently
• ability to work within a group
• understanding the commercial realities
affecting the organisation
• information gathering / problem solving
• ability to act on initiative, identify
opportunities and being proactive in
putting forward ideas
• determination to get things done
• ability to express clearly in writing
• ability to plan and deliver effectively
• ability to successfully adapt to changes
• ability to manage time effectively /
prioritising
**ability to self-assess all of the above**
http://http://www.lisd.net/bridlewood
University of Kent;
03.2017

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What are the ENHANCEMENTS to
the PYP?
Changes to prepare students for the future

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Skills
Called Approaches to Learning
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KG2 Classes: May have 4 Trans-disciplinary
Themes
(instead of 6)
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• Who We Are
• How the World Works
• Sharing the Planet
• How We Express Ourselves
• Where We are in Place and
Time
• How We Organize
Ourselves
Trans-disciplinary Themes:

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Grade 5-PYP Exhibition will be developed
throughout the year
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Grade 4 Students will develop the Central Idea
and Conceptual Understandings in each class
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Grade 2-3 Classes will have input on Central
Ideas and Conceptual Understandings
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Central Idea: Knowing
about weather helps us
plan our lives.
Lines of Inquiry
We will inquire into:
-Local weather and how it
is measured
-Patterns in Weather
-How we can plan to keep
us comfortable

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Allowing Teacher Agency (Voice, Choice and
Ownership)
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Areas of the PYP where
there is not Agency:
1. Attention to Knowledge
and Skills
2. Assessment of
Knowledge and Skills
3. Plan and Record of
Learning (Based on
Student Needs)
4. Adhere to the Standards
and Practices of the
IB/KHDA

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Student Reflection as part of the planning
process
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Q &
A Can you:
1.Name two current practices that will
continue in the PYP?
2. Name two ENHANCEMENTS of the
PYP?