IB Primary Years Programme Advanced

Subject 472-646 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville Campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 18 hours
Total Time Commitment: 125 additional study hours
Prerequisites: 472-643 IB Primary Years Program Introduced
Corequisites: -
Recommended Background Knowledge: -
Non Allowed Subjects: -
Core Participation Requirements: -

Coordinator

Dr John Keith Munro

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Subject Overview: In this subject, participants will further develop their understanding of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) gained from IB Primary Years Programme Introduced through both theoretical and practical components. Participants will explore definitions of international-mindedness and will articulate their understandings of the behaviour associated with the learner profile and the developing child. They will examine transdisciplinary themes and the relationships between concept-driven curriculum, skills, knowledge, attitudes and action, how the concept of the learner constructing meaning is at the core of the PYP curriculum, and how the standards and practices of the PYP can applied in different ways.
Objectives:

This subject will enable students to:

  • Explore definitions of international-mindedness;
  • Examine the inter-relationships of transdisciplinary themes and the essential elements within the PYP;
  • Articulate an understanding of the centrality of the Learner Profile in the PYP and its links to the MYP and DP;
  • Demonstrate how these understandings inform pedagogy and curriculum design;
  • Initiate and participate in a professional learning culture that values critical analysis and reflection
Assessment: Written assignment equivalent to 4,000 words (100 per cent).
Prescribed Texts: -
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate essential knowledge and skills to perform competently as a specialist teacher;
  • Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners in the PYP and synthesise theory and practice;
  • Articulate the values inherent in International Baccalaureate education;
  • Articulate the centrality of the IB Learner Profile and the standards and pratices of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to PYP pedagogy and curriculum design;
  • Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions in which they teach.
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:
  • International Baccalaureate is a registered trademark of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Related Course(s): Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Intern.Baccalaureate)

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