A concept driven curriculum helps the learner to construct meaning through improved critical thinking and the transfer of knowledge across the curriculum.
PYP Skills
Within their learning throughout the program, students acquire and apply a set of transdisciplinary skills. These skills are valuable, not only in units of study, but for any teaching and learning that goes on within the classroom, and in life outside of school.
Thinking Skills
Critical thinking, creative thinking, information transfer, reflection and metacognition
Self-Management Skills
Organization, State of Mind (Mindfulness, Perseverance, Emotional Management, Self-Motivation, Resilience)
Social Skills
Interpersonal relationships, Social and Emotional Intelligence
Research Skills
Information Literacy, Media Literacy, Ethical use of Media/Information
Communication Skills
Exchange information, Literacy, ICT (communicating using technology to gather, investigate