What do we want students to learn?

(Written curriculum)

In the PYP a balance is sought between acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, development of
conceptual understanding, demonstration of positive attitudes, and taking of responsible action.
In terms of achieving this balance, the five essential elements of the written curriculum are emphasized.






































Action: Applying other essential elements in their learning-responsible behavior through responsible action




Transdisciplinary Skills Knowledge Concept Questions Attitudes: Independent & Curious
The Curriculum Corner

The Primary Years Programme

A Curriculum Framework for
International Primary Education


A curriculum framework for international primary education.
Programme of Inquiry
Central Idea
Communities and organizations
are interdependent and serve a
variety of purposes to transform
society

Language
Reading: Non Fiction
Writing: Narrative, Poetry,
Exposition, Report, Explanation
Communication Skills

Math
Problem Solving
Multiple Computation, Math
Maintenance
Data Handling: Surveys,
collating and analyzing data,
Graphing data using pie charts.
Thinking skills
Confidence, Integrity
Social Studies
Justice
Poverty Wealth Education
Employment Conflict
Research Skills
Respect, Tolerance, Empathy
Science
Natural Disasters
Conservation
Pollution
Research Skills
Curiosity

Personal, Social & Physical
Education
Athletics
A focus on gross motor skills,
coordination spatial awareness,
time management and safety
Self Management Skills
Commitment, Cooperation,
Independence
Music
Creating & Responding

Social Skills
Creativity
Visual Arts
Elements and principles of art
and designs
Research Skills
Creativity, Appreciation

Key Concepts
Form: What organisations and communities
work together? (Social Studies)
Function: How can we use a pie chart to
record our data? (Math)
Change: How do natuarul disasters change
the way organizations and communities
work? (Science) etc.


Attitudes
Respect, Appreciation, Creativity,
Commitment, Empathy, Enthusiasm,
Confidence, Independence,
Tolerance, Cooperation, Integrity