Why
the PYP at Ambrit?
In
September 2008, Ambrit, in keeping with its commitment to a rigorous
and comprehensive academic curriculum, applied for to become an
International Baccalaureate World School by adopting the Primary
Years Program (PYP). In November, Ambrit was awarded candidate
status. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is
a recognized leader in the field of international education. Founded
in 1968, they currently work with 2,500 schools in 134 countries.
The
next few years will be a period of curriculum assessment and alignment
to meet the expectations of the PYP. Initial review of our program
has highlighted the fact that our school is already delivering
a curriculum that is in line with the demands and philosophy of
the PYP program. Two current faculty members, Maria Casson and
Nicky Shamash, have stepped out of the classroom to coordinate
this effort. They will be working with the Ambrit community and
faculty in order to ensure the successful application, implementation
and delivery of the PYP. This is an exciting new development at
the school and will serve to further Ambrit's standing as an outstanding
leader in International education.
Please
click here to visit the IBO
website. Any questions regarding this new development should be
sent to the following address: pyp@ambrit-rome.com
What
is the Primary Years Programme (PYP)?
The Primary Years Program is a transdisciplinary programme of
international education designed to foster the development of
the whole child. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme (PYP) is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses
on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as
well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional and
cultural needs in addition to academic development.
The
PYP draws on research and best practice from a range of national
systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international
schools to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant
educational framework for all children.
What
is the curriculum framework?
The curriculum framework consists of five essential elements:
concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes, action. The knowledge
component is developed through inquiries into six transdisciplinary
themes of global significance, supported and balanced by six subject
areas.
This
is illustrated by the hexagon below.
The curriculum framework is further structured around three interrelated
questions.
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What do we want to learn? The written curriculum.
> How best will we learn? The taught curriculum.
> How will we know what we have learned? The assessed curriculum.
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