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IB PYP Advanced (EDUC90260)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 2
Term 4
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online Term 4 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will further develop their understanding of the theoretical and practical ideas underpinning the Primary Years Programme (PYP) gained from the previous core subjects and its application in different settings. Students will critically explore definitions of international-mindedness, inquiry based learning and the learner profile. They will examine transdisciplinary themes and the relationships between concept-driven curriculum, skills, knowledge, attitudes and action and how the standards and practices of the PYP can be applied in different ways.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically examine ways in which the essential elements of the PYP are enacted through the Enhanced PYP
- Understand the importance of purposeful, collaborative planning within the PYP
- Articulate the central role of learner agency within the PYP
- Explore the relationship between action, agency and international mindedness within the PYP
- Understand the essential features of the PYP Exhibition
- Critically examine the implementation of the PYP Exhibition as the culminating experience of the PYP
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 to reflect upon.
Last updated: 16 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90261 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
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: 16 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Critical Reading Task
| From Week 2 to Week 7 | 10% |
Annotated Unit of Inquiry
| Week 5 | 45% |
Online exhibition related to the PYP Exhibition
| Week 8 | 45% |
Last updated: 16 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Coordinator Stephen Chatelier Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 April 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 29 April 2024 to 23 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 April 2024 Census date 17 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 June 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 Term 2 contact information
- Term 4 - Online
Coordinator Stephen Chatelier Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 7 October 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 14 October 2024 to 8 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 October 2024 Census date 1 November 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 November 2024 Assessment period ends 15 December 2024 Term 4 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours.
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Additional delivery details
During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term.
There will be an optional webinar to test online tools.
Last updated: 16 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 16 February 2024