Acronyms
IB
What is International Baccalaureate?
Reading & writing, listening & speaking, interpreting body language, use of technology
What are Communication Skills?
The understanding that everything has a form with recognizable features that can be observed, identified, described, and categorized.
What is form?
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment.
What is How the World Works?
I act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. I take responsibility for my actions and their consequences.
What is principled?
PYP
What is Primary Years Programme?
Formulating & planning, data gathering & recoding, synthesizing and interpreting, media literacy skills & ethical use of technology
What are Research Skills?
The understanding that things do not just happen, that there are casual relationships at work and that actions have consequences.
What is causation?
An inquiry into the nature of the self; believes and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships, including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
What is Who We Are?
I nurture my curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. I know how to learn independently and with others. I learn with enthusiasm and sustain my love of learning throughout life.
What is an inquirer?
POI
What is Program of Inquiry?
organization of tasks, time management, mindfulness, perseverance & self motivation, emotional management
What are Self Management Skills?
The understanding that knowledge is moderated by ones point of view.
What is perspective?
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
What is Sharing the Planet?
I show empathy, compassion, and respect. I have a commitment to service, and I act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around me.
What is caring?
HTWW
What is How the World Works?
Social intelligence, collaboration, self control, managing setbacks, supporting peers
What are Social Skills?
The understanding that everything has a purpose, a role or a way of behaving that can be investigated.
What is function?
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
How We Organize Ourselves?
I approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; I work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. I am resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
What is a risk-taker?
UOI
What is Unit of Inquiry?
Analyzing, evaluation, generating new ideas, considering new perspectives, transferring of skills and knowledge, reflection
What are Thinking Skills?
The understanding that we live in a world of interacting systems in which the actions of any individual element affect others.
What is connection?
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
What is Where We Are in Place and Time?
I thoughtfully consider the world and my own ideas and experiences. I work to understand my strengths and weaknesses in order to support my learning and personal development.
What is reflective?