Trans Disciplinary Themes (1)

8/3/2019 Trans Disciplinary Themes (1)

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An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs

and values; personal, physical, mental, social

and spiritual health; human relationships

including families, friends, communities,

and cultures; rights and responsibilities;

what it means to be human.IBPYP Organising Theme

Who We Are


2/18

An inquiry into the natural world and its

laws; the interaction between the natural

world (physical and biological) and human

societies, how humans use their

undertstanding of scientific principles; the

impact of scientific and technological

advances on society and on the environment.

How the World Works

IBPYP Organising Theme


3/18

An inquiry into orientation in place and

time; personal histories; homes and

journeys; the discoveries, explorationsand migrations of humankind; the

relationships between and the

interconnectedness of individuals andcivilisations, from local and global

perspectives.

Where We are in

Time and Place



4/18

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities

in the struggle to share finite

resources with other people

and with other living things;

communities and relationships

within and between

them;access to equal opportunities;

peace and conflict resolution.



5/18

How We

Organise Ourselves

.... An inquiry into the interconnectness of

human-made communities; the structure and

function of organisations;societal decision-making;

economic activities

and their impact on

humankind

and the environment.



6/18

An inquiry into the ways in which we

discover and express ideas, feelings,

nature, culture, beliefs and values; the

way in which we reflect on, extend and

enjoy our creativity, our appreciation ofthe aesthetic.

How WeExpress Ourselves



7/18

ToleranceBeing sensitivie about differences and diversity in theworld and being responsive to the needs of others


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RespectRespecting themselves, others and the

world around them


9/18

IntegrityBeing honest and demonstrating a

considered sense of fairness


10/18

Independence

Thinking and acting independently, making their ownjudgements based on reasoned argument, and beingable to defend their judgments


11/18

EnthusiasmEnjoying learning and willingly putting

the effort into the process.


12/18

Empathy

Imaginatively themselves into anothers

situation, in order to understand his/herthoughts, reasoning and emotions, so as tobe open-minded and reflective about the

perspective of others.


13/18

Curiosity

Being curious about the nature of learningand the world, its people and cultures


14/18

Creativity

Being creative and imaginative in their thinkingand in their approach to problems anddilemmas


15/18

Co-operation

Co-operating, collaboratingand leading

or following as the situation demands


16/18

Confidence

Feeling confident in their ability as learners,

having the courage to take risks, applyingwhat they have learned and makingappropriate decisions and choices


17/18

Commitment

Being committed to their learning,persevering and showing self-disciplineand responsibility


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Appreciation

Appreciating the wonder and beauty of the worldand its people

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