Introduction to the Primary Years Programme
Within the Primary Years Programme it is believed student learning is best done when it is authentic-relevant to the “real” world and transdisciplinary, so instead of teaching the subjects in isolation they are integrated under themes of global significance. These themes promote an awareness of the human condition and an understanding that there is a commonality of human experience.
The transdisciplinary themes are; Who we Are, Where we Are in Place and Time, How we Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How we Organize Ourselves and Sharing the Planet.
In the PYP, Social Studies is viewed as the study of people in relation to their past, their present and their future, their environment and their society. Social Studies encourages curiosity and develops an understanding of a rapidly changing world. Through Social Studies, students develop an understanding of their personal and cultural identities. Students inquire into and learn about globally significant issues in the Units of Inquiry. Each unit may focus primarily on Social Studies or Science, or may blend the two.
The PYP believes that scientific study at this level is more effective when related to real life and should not be taught as an unrelated set of skills and experiences. This allows students to reflect on their prior knowledge and generate investigations to explain the phenomena that surround them. Through this they also learn to show care and respect for themselves, other living things and the environment.
The transdisciplinary themes are; Who we Are, Where we Are in Place and Time, How we Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How we Organize Ourselves and Sharing the Planet.
In the PYP, Social Studies is viewed as the study of people in relation to their past, their present and their future, their environment and their society. Social Studies encourages curiosity and develops an understanding of a rapidly changing world. Through Social Studies, students develop an understanding of their personal and cultural identities. Students inquire into and learn about globally significant issues in the Units of Inquiry. Each unit may focus primarily on Social Studies or Science, or may blend the two.
The PYP believes that scientific study at this level is more effective when related to real life and should not be taught as an unrelated set of skills and experiences. This allows students to reflect on their prior knowledge and generate investigations to explain the phenomena that surround them. Through this they also learn to show care and respect for themselves, other living things and the environment.