

BALTIMORE
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
WEST

International Education for Global Leadership




Primary Years Program K-5
The Primary Years Programme (Section 1)
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at BIA West is for students in Kindergarten through 5th grades.
What is the Primary Years Programme (PYP)?
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An International, transdisciplinary program designed to foster the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom, but through other means of learning.
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PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs and academic welfare.
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PYP combines best research and practices from various national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant and engaging educational framework for all children.
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Provides an opportunity for learners to construct meaning, principally through concept-driven inquiry.
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Traditional academic subjects are part of the PYP, but it emphasizes the interrelatedness of knowledge and skills through a transdisciplinary inquiry program.
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The PYP focuses on the heart and the mind and addresses social, physical, emotional and cultural and academic needs.
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Promotion of international-mindedness
The PYP Framework
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Transdisciplinary Themes (6 themes, established by IB)
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Programme of Inquiry (established by teachers)
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Central Idea
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Lines of Inquiry
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Transdisciplinary Lessons (established by teachers)
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Learner Profile (Established by IB)