IB Primary Years Programme Advanced (EDUC90260)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | September |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Intended learning outcomes
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
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.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90263 | IB Primary Years Programme Introduced | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90261 | Concept Driven Curriculum (IB) | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2000 word essay explaining central tenets of the PYP Curriculum in theory and practice (specific essay topic will be distributed via LMS and in lectures), due mid semester (40%)
- 3000 word essay outlining a rationale for and design of a half day a Professional Development Program, due examination period (60%)
Hurdle Requirements:
- Students are required to maintain a personal reflective journal that records their responses to the readings in this subject to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical perspectives of the IB PYP and the realities and constraints of implementing these aspects of the PYP in schools. The Journal should demonstrate student’s ability to identify key theoretical understandings expressed in the literature and critically reflect on and analyse these in relation to the implementation of the IB PYP. To enable students to meet the requirements for a pass in this subject, the Reflective Journal must be completed via LMS by the due date (in mid semester) for non-graded assessment.
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- September
Principal coordinator Harry Galatis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 20 August 2017 Teaching period 10 September 2017 to 15 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 24 August 2017 Census date 15 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 October 2017 Assessment period ends 30 October 2017 September contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Additional delivery details
During the pre-teaching period students are required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Course Graduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024