PYP Transdisciplinary Skills
Thinking skills
Acquisition of knowledge Gaining specific facts, ideas, vocabulary; remembering in a similar form.
Comprehension Grasping meaning from material learned; communicating and interpreting learning.
Application Making use of previously acquired knowledge in practical or new ways.
Analysis Taking knowledge or ideas apart; separating into component parts; seeing relationships; finding unique characteristics.
Synthesis Combining parts to create wholes; creating, designing, developing and innovating.
Evaluation Making judgments or decisions based on chosen criteria; standards and conditions.
Dialectical thought Thinking about two or more
different points of view at the same time; understanding those points
of view; being able to construct an argument for each point of view
based on knowledge of the other(s); realizing that other people can also
take one’s own point of view.
Metacognition Analysing one’s own and others’ thought processes; thinking about how one thinks and how one learns.
Social skills
Accepting responsibility Taking on and completing tasks in an appropriate manner; being willing to assume a share of the responsibility.
Respecting others Listening sensitively to
others; making decisions based on fairness and equality; recognizing
that others’ beliefs, viewpoints, religions and ideas may differ from
one’s own; stating one’s opinion without hurting others.
Cooperating Working cooperatively in a group; being courteous to others; sharing materials; taking turns.
Resolving conflict Listening carefully to
others; compromising; reacting reasonably to the situation; accepting
responsibility appropriately; being fair.
Group decision-making Listening to others; discussing ideas; asking questions; working towards and obtaining consensus.
Adopting a variety of group roles Understanding
what behaviour is appropriate in a given situation and acting
accordingly; being a leader in some circumstances, a follower in others.
Communication skills
Listening Listening to directions; listening to others; listening to information.
Speaking Speaking clearly; giving oral reports to small and large groups; expressing ideas clearly and logically; stating opinions.
Reading Reading a variety of sources for
information and pleasure; comprehending what has been read; making
inferences and drawing conclusions.
Writing Recording information and
observations; taking notes and paraphrasing; writing summaries; writing
reports; keeping a journal or record.
Viewing Interpreting and analysing visuals and
multimedia; understanding the ways in which images and language
interact to convey ideas, values and beliefs; making informed choices
about personal viewing experiences.
Presenting Constructing visuals and multimedia
for a range of purposes and audiences; communicating information and
ideas through a variety of visual media; using appropriate technology
for effective presentation and representation.
Non-verbal communication Recognizing the
meaning of visual and kinesthetic communication; recognizing and
creating signs; interpreting and utilizing symbols.
Self-management skills
Gross motor skills Exhibiting skills in which groups of large muscles are used and the factor of strength is primary.
Fine motor skills Exhibiting skills in which precision in delicate muscle systems is required.
Spatial awareness Displaying a sensitivity to the position of objects in relation to oneself or each other.
Organization Planning and carrying out activities effectively.
Time management Using time effectively and appropriately.
Safety Engaging in personal behaviour that avoids placing oneself or others in danger or at risk.
Healthy lifestyle Making informed choices to
achieve a balance in nutrition, rest, relaxation and exercise;
practising appropriate hygiene and self-care.
Codes of behaviour Knowing and applying appropriate rules or operating procedures of groups of people.
Informed choices Selecting an appropriate course of action or behaviour based on fact or opinion.
Research skills
Formulating questions Identifying something one wants or needs to know and asking compelling and relevant questions that can be researched.
Observing Using all the senses to notice relevant details.
Planning Developing a course of action; writing an outline; devising ways of finding out necessary information.
Collecting data Gathering information from a
variety of first- and second-hand sources such as maps, surveys, direct
observation, books, films, people, museums and ICT.
Recording data Describing and recording observations by drawing, note taking, making charts, tallying, writing statements.
Organizing data Sorting and categorizing
information; arranging into understandable forms such as narrative
descriptions, tables, timelines, graphs and diagrams.
Interpreting data Drawing conclusions from relationships and patterns that emerge from organized data.
Presenting research findings Effectively communicating what has been learned; choosing appropriate media.
Key Concepts
(Conceptual Understanding Demonstrates Real Understanding)
Form: What is it like?
Function: How does it work?
Causation: Why is it like it is?
Change: How is it changing?
Connection: How is it connected to other things?
Perspective: What are our points of view?
Responsibility: What is our responsibility?
Reflection: How do we know?
Attitudes
(Habits of Mind - Positive Character Traits)
Appreciation,
Commitment, Confidence, Cooperation, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy,
Enthusiasm, Independence, Integrity, Respect, Tolerance
Learner Profile
(Internationally-Minded Citizen)
Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators, Risk-takers, Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective
