Inquiry is the process initiated by the students or the teacher that moves the students from their current level of understanding to a new and deeper level of understanding.
In the PYP, a balance is sought between acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, development of a conceptual understanding, demonstration of positive attitudes, and taking of responsible action.
In terms of achieving this balance, the essential elements of the written curriculum are emphasized:
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides the knowledge, skills, personal attributes and the capacity to take action, all of which younger students need to equip them for successful lives, both now and in the future.
Learning through inquiry, a child’s investigations across and beyond subject areas will strengthen knowledge and understanding as the explore global, topical and relevant ‘big picture’ questions, or transdisciplinary themes.
The PYP provides an ideal foundation for children to become successful, lifelong learners by developing their: