IB Primary Years Programme Introduced (EDUC90263)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject introduces participants to the Primary Years Programme (PYP), in the International Baccalaureate, as a philosophy and framework to promote teaching and learning and international-mindedness. It examines the essential elements of the PYP curriculum, transdisciplinary themes and the written, taught and assessment components that underpin the programme. Participants will focus on the pedagogy of inquiry, exploring how this emphasis has shaped the PYP curriculum, as well as developing a theoretical understanding of how students learn in the Primary Years Programme and how the Learner Profile is central to the curriculum. The collaborative planning process of the PYP, necessary PYP standards and the relationship between assessment and learning will also be explored.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the philosophy underpinning the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme;
- Articulate how transdisciplinary themes provide a vehicle for the exploration of knowledge in the programme;
- Explore the pedagogy of inquiry and how this shapes the curriculum;
- Develop a theoretical understanding of how students learn in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and how the Learner Profile is central to the programme;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of assessment to learning.
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 and synthesise theory and practice;
- Articulate the key concepts of international-mindedness and the IB Learner Profile in IB education;
- Explain the application of essential elements of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to curriculum;
- 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
None
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
- 2500 word essay on creation and development of a personal professional portfolio that demonstrates key understandings of the Primary Years Programme, due mid-semester, 50%.
- 2500 word essay on the role that each of the Essential Elements play in the realisation of the IB mission due end of semester, 50%.
There is one hurdle requirement:
- 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. A summative reflection should be provided as a conclusion. 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 brought to classes and handed in 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
- February
Principal coordinator Jason Pietzner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 5 February 2017 Teaching period 18 February 2017 to 18 March 2017 Last self-enrol date 7 February 2017 Census date 24 February 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 March 2017 Assessment period ends 18 April 2017 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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