Presentation Overview What is the International Primary Curriculum (IPC)? Enquiry-based science instruction – 3: new pieces of information. – 2: interesting pieces of information. – 1: question.

What is the IPC? Curriculum driven by enquiry. Ownership and engaged learning; critical thinking; using and challenging MI; trans-disciplinary Curriculum driven by key concepts and skills. – Key concepts Definition: an idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct. – Skills key trans-disciplinary skills are necessary for understanding, constructing and communicating key concepts.

What is the IPC? Curriculum driven by constructivism. – Piaget and Vygotsky Stages of development Movement from teacher centred to student centred. Self discovery Importance of cooperative learning “Zone of proximal development” Curriculum driven by international mindedness (independence and interdependence)

General overview International- mindedness Personal Development Thematic Skills Focused Creative and Challenging Brain-friendly Assessment For Learning Global Themes, Local Heritage IPC

Enquiry-based science instruction Researching & investigating Developing skills needed in the 21 st century (critical thinking, collaborative working, consideration of alternatives and effective communication Scottish National Curriculum) Problem based learning ; project based learning; “real life” learning.

Science progression – Early years Milepost 1 – Milepost 2 – Milepost 3

Enquiry-based science instruction Examples of “problem-based” approaches: – Investigators (Y5)

How you can get involved. Look at the PBS curriculum statement on our webpage. Supply resources from home and host country Respond to requests for help Talk to the children about their learning and what they have been doing. Remember that children should enjoy learning.