Page 14 - An introduction to PYP@ DPSI

It’s not just about relevant, engaging, challenging and significant things and

developing skills we want to bring a difference in the students’ thinking

and behaviour, we want students to ACT.

“An explicit expectation of the PYP is that
successful inquiry will lead to responsible

action, initiated by the student as a result

of the learning process”

What does Action look like?

Types of Action Evidence

Participation Examples include:
Being actively involved in the • making appropriate choices
learning community and showing and taking responsibility for

commitment to contributing as personal learning and actions
individuals and as members of a • working collaboratively with
group. teachers and peers to plan,

present, reflect
• contributing to discussions and
learning experiences
• raising awareness

Advocacy Examples include:
Taking action individually or • supporting peers in the

collectively to publicly support learning community
positive social, environmental or • sharing ideas with others
political change. • presenting reasoned arguments
on behalf of others

• taking on the role of student
representative at class, school,
local community level and

beyond