We vroegen IB-experts van enkele van de beste IB-scholen ter wereld om uit te leggen wat het IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is en hoe het werkt. Leer alles wat je moet weten over dit populaire International Baccalaureate-programma!
Wat is het IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)?
Het Primary Years Programme (PYP) is een van de vier IB-programma's (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) die zich richten op de ontwikkeling van leerlingen van 3 tot 12 jaar en hen helpen om actieve, zorgzame en levenslang lerende mensen te worden. Het moedigt kinderen aan om respect te tonen voor zichzelf en anderen en actief betrokken te zijn bij de wereld om hen heen.
The bigger picture
The [Primary Years Programme] is the IB programme for children from 3-12 years old. Children learn through units of inquiry that teach traditional subjects in a non-traditional way. The subjects are learned through a central idea (for example “Entrepreneurs grasp opportunities and gather the resources to turn a possibility into a reality “). This allows subjects to be studied in connection with each other and in the context of the real world. Students ask questions and then research to find out the answers. The programme aims for children to not just learn knowledge, but also to understand concepts (“the bigger picture”), develop skills, think about attitudes, and take action.
The bigger picture
The [Primary Years Programme] is the IB programme for children from 3-12 years old. Children learn through units of inquiry that teach traditional subjects in a non-traditional way. The subjects are learned through a central idea (for example “Entrepreneurs grasp opportunities and gather the resources to turn a possibility into a reality “). This allows subjects to be studied in connection with each other and in the context of the real world. Students ask questions and then research to find out the answers. The programme aims for children to not just learn knowledge, but also to understand concepts (“the bigger picture”), develop skills, think about attitudes, and take action.
Wat zijn de voordelen van het IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)?
Het International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP biedt studenten en hun families veel voordelen:
- Het is een wereldwijd erkend programma;
- Het biedt onderzoekend leren, een internationale instelling en een actiegerichte oriëntatie, wat leidt tot uitstekende academische resultaten;
- Het garandeert overdraagbaarheid en continuïteit van het leren;
- Het wordt ondersteund door uitgebreid en voortdurend onderzoek naar curriculum en pedagogiek.
Understanding rather than memorizing
Learning in the PYP is done through understanding rather than memorizing. Children learn how to learn, and they see the relevance of what they are learning. This doesn’t only make learning more meaningful, but it also makes it more interesting. The programme allows for a lot of creativity and for choices in the way problems are tackled. This helps build confidence and independence and encourages students to think critically. PYP students learn to understand other people’s points of view and are open-minded and internationally-minded.
Understanding rather than memorizing
Learning in the PYP is done through understanding rather than memorizing. Children learn how to learn, and they see the relevance of what they are learning. This doesn’t only make learning more meaningful, but it also makes it more interesting. The programme allows for a lot of creativity and for choices in the way problems are tackled. This helps build confidence and independence and encourages students to think critically. PYP students learn to understand other people’s points of view and are open-minded and internationally-minded.
Is het IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) geschikt voor mijn kind?
Zoals hierboven vermeld, biedt het IB PYP onderzoekend leren. De nadruk ligt daarom op hoe studenten leren in plaats van op wat ze leren. Bovendien richt het zich op een internationale instelling en op het perspectief van de ontwikkeling van individuen die andere culturen kunnen begrijpen en wereldwijde problemen kunnen oplossen.
All types of learners
The PYP suits all types of learners—children with very different personalities and backgrounds thrive in the programme. However as learning is hands-on and involves asking questions, discussing, and moving around to find things out, the classroom environment can be different from that of a traditional curriculum. Though the programme is very well structured through the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, teachers will allow students to explore and investigate their inquiries, something that may not happen in other curricula. Children with learning difficulties may find elements of the programme challenging.
All types of learners
The PYP suits all types of learners—children with very different personalities and backgrounds thrive in the programme. However as learning is hands-on and involves asking questions, discussing, and moving around to find things out, the classroom environment can be different from that of a traditional curriculum. Though the programme is very well structured through the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, teachers will allow students to explore and investigate their inquiries, something that may not happen in other curricula. Children with learning difficulties may find elements of the programme challenging.
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Scholen die praktijkervaring hebben met dit onderwerp delen hun perspectief.
The bigger picture
The [Primary Years Programme] is the IB programme for children from 3-12 years old. Children learn through units of inquiry that teach traditional subjects in a non-traditional way. The subjects are learned through a central idea (for example “Entrepreneurs grasp opportunities and gather the resources to turn a possibility into a reality “). This allows subjects to be studied in connection with each other and in the context of the real world. Students ask questions and then research to find out the answers. The programme aims for children to not just learn knowledge, but also to understand concepts (“the bigger picture”), develop skills, think about attitudes, and take action.
Understanding rather than memorizing
Learning in the PYP is done through understanding rather than memorizing. Children learn how to learn, and they see the relevance of what they are learning. This doesn’t only make learning more meaningful, but it also makes it more interesting. The programme allows for a lot of creativity and for choices in the way problems are tackled. This helps build confidence and independence and encourages students to think critically. PYP students learn to understand other people’s points of view and are open-minded and internationally-minded.
All types of learners
The PYP suits all types of learners—children with very different personalities and backgrounds thrive in the programme. However as learning is hands-on and involves asking questions, discussing, and moving around to find things out, the classroom environment can be different from that of a traditional curriculum. Though the programme is very well structured through the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, teachers will allow students to explore and investigate their inquiries, something that may not happen in other curricula. Children with learning difficulties may find elements of the programme challenging.
Alexander Peipers is medeoprichter en CEO van World Schools En Wereldkampenwaar hij een missie leidt om gezinnen betrouwbare begeleiding te bieden bij het kiezen van scholen en programma's die academische uitmuntendheid, culturele diversiteit en holistische ontwikkeling bevorderen.
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