by Ali Ezzeddine | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership
As PYP coordinators, we are no strangers to change. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a constantly evolving journey to meet our students’ needs and the demands of an ever-changing world. When changes are introduced, it’s natural to feel the urge to implement...
by Ali Ezzeddine | May 31, 2024 | Leadership
Ongoing professional development is an essential element in the culture of an IB school. In this blog, we will explore the responsibility of the PYP coordinator and share some ideas to ensure that the workshop will have a positive impact. According to the IB...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Apr 22, 2024 | Leadership
Many coordinators ask about IB visits and how to prepare for them. Let’s start by looking at the different types of visits: Consultation: This visit takes place during the consultation phase. The IB consultant supports the school with readiness in preparation for the...
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 | 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 | Aug 10, 2023 | Leadership
In this article a PYP educator of a continuum school in Qatar presents an induction plan for new teachers joining the team. The yearly turnover of teaching staff is one of the biggest challenges for international schools. New teachers joining the team usually...