This article is a resource guide for those experienced with the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The IB offers many resources and tools to support prospective, candidate and authorized PYP schools. This is part two of the PYP resource series for experienced schools.
How does the IB supported schools, teachers, parents and caregivers during the world pandemic (Covid-19)?
The IB understands that the situation for many remains difficult and wishes to offer our empathy and support during this time. As a result, the IB has created online resources for educators, students and parents to aid remote learning and teaching if required through the pandemic. Please see a few of the featured tools below and for the full list of resources, click here.
IB online learning guide: This guide assists schools and educators with teaching strategies, communication rules, devices, solutions, and policies supporting online or blended learning in the school community. Click to view this resource.
Personal inquiries in the PYP: Prompts and examples for teachers who wish to use with students to maintain continuity of learning. Click to view this resource.
PYP requirement flexibility: The first of two resources created to address schools’ concerns in meeting programme requirements in the coming year. Click to view this resource.
PYP programme development plan: continuity of learning: The second of two resources created to address schools’ concerns in meeting programme requirements in the coming year. Click to view this resource.
PYPX2021: Share and celebrate the power of learning through the PYP digital exhibition. To find out how your school can participate, click here.
Wellbeing related podcasts: Hear from community voices and experts on key topics relating to the impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, how they are coping with the challenge of remote learning, and much more. Click to listen to this resource.
Workshop nanos: Explore free PYP interactive modules, each lasting 30 minutes or less. Click here to view these resources.
IB Voices Podcast: Listen to new PYP specific and programme agnostic podcasts, each episode lasting around 15 minutes. Click to listen to this resource.
What are the ways to connect and share resources with other PYP educators?
There are many ways to connect with other PYP educators, as well as stay abreast of new resouces and information. Join PYP educators around the world, as they contribute to the programme social media groups as well as the SharingPYP blog. Please click on the links below to get involved:
Join the PYP educators on LinkedIn
If I have questions that have not been addressed here, where should I get more information?
If additional information is needed beyond what is providing in this article, please see review the additional resources below:
PYP: From principles into practice frequently asked questions (FAQs). Click here to view this resource.
Email the PYP team: support@ibo.org
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