by Ali Ezzeddine | Mar 14, 2024 | Concept, Transdisciplinary
Many PYP coordinators face challenges when developing a programme of inquiry (POI) for the first time or revising it with the team. In this blog, as usual, I will share the PYP perspective based on the IB documents and then give you some tips and ideas. Let’s start...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Mar 2, 2024 | Leadership
This blog can be read anytime in connection to a previous blog, “Stand-alone or Integration”. We hear a lot of the following questions related to collaboration in the PYP: When do we meet? What is the frequency of the meetings? Who needs to attend the collaborative...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Feb 1, 2024 | Transdisciplinary
As a PYP workshop leader and experienced PYP coordinator, I hear a lot of the following questions: How many integrations do we need to do per year? Do specialist teachers (Arts, PSPE) need to do 6 units per year? Do we need to create a stand-alone unit? Can we connect...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 24, 2024 | Leadership
I will answer this question using three scenarios. Scenario 1: I’m a new PYP coordinator in a new IB PYP school. 1- Start with the IB publications: The most crucial thing for an IB PYP teacher/ coordinator is to become familiar...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 6, 2024 | Agency
The start of the new year or the new term brings an opportunity for fresh beginnings, growth, and self-discovery. For educators, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment in students is paramount to their success. One approach to achieve this is to actively...