IB PYP curricula

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

The PYP (K-5th) and MYP (6th-10th) are independent of the IB Diploma Programme, which is only 11th and 12th grades. The MYP can't really be effective unless it is a full, school-wide initiative with all of the courses following the model. Otherwise, it is just too spotty to be effective.

This poster is correct.

Really? How do you define "effective". I don't think that's a very helpful adjective for describing a curriculum.

[Anonymous]

Effective = adequately upholding all of the tenets of the learner profile and units of inquiry while achieving proficiency in the Common Core Standards for the majority of the kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Effective = adequately upholding all of the tenets of the learner profile and units of inquiry while achieving proficiency in the Common Core Standards for the majority of the kids.

Sounds like brainwashing to me.

[Anonymous]

I know Banneker is very serious about it. Kids have to really want it and it is rigorous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Effective = adequately upholding all of the tenets of the learner profile and units of inquiry while achieving proficiency in the Common Core Standards for the majority of the kids.

Sounds like brainwashing to me.

My child is currently at WIS and doing great-- haven't noticed any brainwashing.

[Anonymous]

Brainwashing? Seriously? Do you even know what the hell you are talking about?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know Banneker is very serious about it. Kids have to really want it and it is rigorous.

Diploma Programme is different, might actually be worthwhile. I'm talking about the PYP/MYP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Effective = adequately upholding all of the tenets of the learner profile and units of inquiry while achieving proficiency in the Common Core Standards for the majority of the kids.

Sounds like brainwashing to me.

My child is currently at WIS and doing great-- haven't noticed any brainwashing.

I'm so sorry that you could not get your child into GDS. Perhaps you could transfer. It has been done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Effective = adequately upholding all of the tenets of the learner profile and units of inquiry while achieving proficiency in the Common Core Standards for the majority of the kids.

Sounds like brainwashing to me.

My child is currently at WIS and doing great-- haven't noticed any brainwashing.

I'm so sorry that you could not get your child into GDS. Perhaps you could transfer. It has been done.

Turned down GDS-- too PC for our family

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Brainwashing? Seriously? Do you even know what the hell you are talking about?

Have you read the IB Learner Profile?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW, the IB PYP (and the MYP for that matter) is a philosophy and a framework, it is not a curriculum. It isn't until the DP that you see an actual curriculum. The point being, the PYP or MYP is only as good as the school, teachers and families doing the program. I think YY does is well, but my kids are "big picture, big idea" kids and get really frustrated learning minutia before putting it into practice.

Sorry for the basic question, but what is DP, PYP and MYP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Brainwashing? Seriously? Do you even know what the hell you are talking about?

Have you read the IB Learner Profile?

Of course I have, and you can too. Perhaps you can be less crazy-sounding if you become informed.

(Taken from: http://www.ibo.org/pyp/curriculum/profile/)

The programme encourages students to become:

inquirers—their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning
thinkers—they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems
communicators—they receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language
risk-takers—they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas
knowledgeable—they have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge
principled—they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice
caring—they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others
open-minded—they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view
well-balanced—they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being
reflective—they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Brainwashing? Seriously? Do you even know what the hell you are talking about?

Have you read the IB Learner Profile?

Of course I have, and you can too. Perhaps you can be less crazy-sounding if you become informed.

(Taken from: http://www.ibo.org/pyp/curriculum/profile/)

The programme encourages students to become:

inquirers—their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning
thinkers—they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems
communicators—they receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language
risk-takers—they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas
knowledgeable—they have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge
principled—they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice
caring—they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others
open-minded—they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view
well-balanced—they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being
reflective—they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.

Clearly, you have drunk the koolaid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FWIW, the IB PYP (and the MYP for that matter) is a philosophy and a framework, it is not a curriculum. It isn't until the DP that you see an actual curriculum. The point being, the PYP or MYP is only as good as the school, teachers and families doing the program. I think YY does is well, but my kids are "big picture, big idea" kids and get really frustrated learning minutia before putting it into practice.

Sorry for the basic question, but what is DP, PYP and MYP.

DP = Diploma Programme, 11th & 12th grades

PYP = Primary Years Programme, nursery thru 5th grades

MYP = Middle Years Programme, 6th thru 10th grades

[Anonymous]

I have friends who graduated with IB degrees, not in DC but NYC, and without exception they are very impressive: bi/trilingual and Oxford/Cambridge/Ivy or comparable universities from around the world. Good enough for me...