September 4, 2018
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Comments Off on PYP and CfE – similarities and differences
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the IB has a lot of similarities in terms of encouraging self-reliant learning as CfE. There are some slight differences in curricular areas however. The PYP curricular areas are as follows: Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Arts Personal, Social, and Physical Education These curricular areas seem to be a […] Continue reading
September 3, 2018
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Comments Off on Which of the IB’s progressive educational trends align with CfE?
Trends in education and they way in which children and young people are taught in schools is constantly evolving, and has changed a fair bit in recent years. Teaching and learning used to be centred around test scores and strict academic ability, with very little flexibility within learning methods to allow children to achieve to […] Continue reading
September 3, 2018
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Comments Off on The IB Learner Profile attributes and the four capacities of CfE
The Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) has four main capacities, which are as follows: Successful Learners – encouraging students to reach their highest possible standards of personal achievement by being open to new ways of thinking/learning, and to be motivated and enthusiastic about their own learning. Successful Learners are able to use communication, literacy, numeracy […] Continue reading
September 2, 2018
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Comments Off on How do the IB aims align with the main aims of CfE?
Upon initial research into the International Baccalaureate (IB), it seems very clear to me that the main mission of the programme is to help shape children and young people into caring, respectful, and knowledgeable individuals who will be able to work seamlessly with people from all over the world without barriers such as language or […] Continue reading
