Change: The Concept That Defines Life

Change: The Concept That Defines Life

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...
Timetables based on questions

Timetables based on questions

As usual, I start my PYP-related blogs with the standards and practices and reference the recent IB documents. Leadership 3: The school organizes time for learning and teaching that provides a broad, balanced and connected curriculum and serves the changing needs of...
Developing or reviewing the POI

Developing or reviewing the POI

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...
Designing High Quality Units: Where to Start

Designing High Quality Units: Where to Start

We all struggle sometimes to design high quality units and we find it a very complicated process. Let me tell you something, I can give you an excellent unit designed by an excellent educator and once you implement it in your classroom it will not be successful for...