Primary Years Progamme (PYP) teacher Ranjit Biswas shares why social and emotional learning (SEL) is key to helping students become more caring citizens.
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Rethinking the first unit of inquiry as schools reopen: Q&A with Ali Ezzeddine
We recently sat down with Primary Years Programme (PYP) educator Ali Ezzeddine who shared some useful tips for schools that are slowly opening their doors again.
Three takeaways from research on student well-being in the PYP
Does the Primary Years Programme (PYP) have an impact on social-emotional outcomes? New evidence suggests that the PYP supports student well-being, teacher engagement and positive school climates. Read on to see three key findings from the new study.
The importance of taking care of mother nature
Primary Years Programme (PYP) students from all over the world composed a story that highlighted the importance of taking care of our environment.
Ensuring equitable learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
How can teachers address student concerns in a virtual learning environment? Graham and Anthony share their thoughts.
How does the PYP impact school climate?
What impact can the Primary Years Programme (PYP) have beyond curriculum into the school’s climate and community building efforts? The IB’s Research team found that student’s caring relationships, parent involvement and perceptions of safety all showed statistically significant improvements after implementing the PYP. See more outcomes of the research below.
Supporting parents as educators
Music coordinator and IB educator, Kamleshwar Verma explains how parents have kept online learning engaging amidst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Experiencing Grief During COVID-19 with Jacqueline Brown, PhD, NCSP
In the latest episode of IB Voices, Jacqueline Brown PhD, NCSP, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Montana, and the director of the Grief & Resilience Among Youth Research Lab joined us to talk about experiencing grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also gives advice on how to personally cope with grief, and […]
Learning at home: Resources for PYP parents and caregivers
IB staff members from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the IB learning and teaching division have assembled additional resources to support parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Continuing the spirit of inquiry: Resources for PYP schools
IB staff members from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the IB learning and teaching division introduce additional resources to support schools during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Agency in demand
Middle Years Programme (MYP) graduate Rebecca Vasconcelos reflects on the opportunity to develop student agency while implementing remote learning. Rebecca is also a Primary Years Programme (PYP) educator.
The benefits of playful learning
Learning through ‘play’ has become a popular phenomenon among young children. Find out how IB educators are incorporating it into their classrooms.
The life-long habit of inquiry
Oona Piipponen reflects on how her time in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) helped shape her life-long passion for learning as a student and PYP educator.
Research essentials for leaders of IB World Schools
IB Research shares a brand-new resource for coordinators and heads of IB World Schools.
Choosing education, the ever-changing profession
We welcome Middle Years Program (MYP) graduate of Shanghai Singapore International School Rebecca Vasconcelos to reflect on her decision to pursue a career in education.