by Ali Ezzeddine | Oct 11, 2025 | Concept
When we think about the seven PYP specified concepts, form, function, connection, perspective, responsibility, causation, and change, each of them offers us a powerful lens to look at the world. But if I had to choose one that resonates most deeply with me, it would...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Sep 28, 2025 | General
The story began during a teacher training workshop. I handed out the first tasks with enthusiasm, but soon noticed something strange: every time I gave an activity, some teachers immediately turned to ChatGPT to write the answer for them. After just three attempts, I...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Sep 14, 2025 | learning and teaching
How many learner profile attributes should be in a unit? How many integrations do we need? How many skills should we focus on per unit? How many weeks should the unit last? How many additional concepts per unit? Do we share the central idea at the beginning? Which...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Feb 3, 2025 | Transdisciplinary
In the PYP, the success of a unit of inquiry lies in its ability to engage students as active inquirers. Central to this engagement is the thoughtful design of teacher questions that guide and provoke meaningful exploration. In this blog, we will delve into the...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 14, 2025 | Leadership, Policies
Culture 1: The school secures access to an IB education for the broadest possible range of students. (0301-01) Culture 1.1: The school implements and reviews an access and/or admissions policy that clearly describes the conditions for participation in the school’s...