Key question

How is it changing?

Definition

The understanding that change is the process of movement from one state to another. It is universal and inevitable.

Rationale

This concept was selected, not only because it is such a universal feature of all existence, but also because it has particular relevance to students developing international-mindedness who are growing up in a world in which the pace of change, both local and global, is accelerating.

Examples of relatied concepts

Adaption, growth cycles, sequences, transformation

Connection

Key question

How is it connected to other things?

Definition

The understanding that we live in a world of interacting systems in which the actions of any individual element affect others.

Rationale

This concept was selected beacuse of the importance of appreciation that nothing exitst in a vacume but, rather as an element in a system, that the relationships, within and among systems are often complex, and that changes in one aspect of a system will have consequences, even throught these may not be immediately apparent that we must consider the impact of our actions on others whether at the immediate personal level or at the level of far-reaching decisions affecting environments and communities

Examples of related concepts

Systems, relationships networks, homeostatus interdependence.

Perspective

Key question

What are the points of view?

Definition

The understadning that knowledge is moderated by perspectives; different perspectives lead to different interpretations, understandings and findings; perspectives may be individual, group cultural or disciplinary.

Rationale

This concepts was selected because of the compelling need to develop in students the disposition towards rejecteing simplistic biased interpretations, towards seeking and considering the points of view of others an towards developing defensive interpretations

Examples of related concepts

Subjectivity, truth, beliefs, opionions, prejudice

Responsibility

Key question

What is our responsibility?

Definition

The understanding that people make chioces based on their understandings, and the actions they take as a result do make a difference

Rationale

This concepts was selected because of the need to develop in students the disposition towards identifying and assuming responsibility, and towards taking socially responsible action. This concept is diretly linked to the action component, on eof the essential elements in the PYP curriculum

Examples of related concepts

Rights, citizenship, values, justice, initiative