In order to conduct purposeful inquiry and to be well prepared for lifelong learning, students need to master a range of skills.
Thinking Skills
Acquisition of knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation, Dialectical thought, Metacognition
Social Skills
Accepting responsibility, Respecting others, Cooperating, Resolving conflict, Group decision-making, Adopting a variety of group roles
Communication Skills
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Viewing, Presenting, Non-verbal communication
Self-Management Skills
Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Spatial awareness, Organization, Time management, Safety, Healthy lifestyle, Codes of behavior, Informed choices
Research Skills
Formulating questions, Observing, Planning, Collecting data, Recording data, Organizing data, Interpreting data, Presenting research findings
(Making the PYP Happen: A curriculum framework for international primary education © 2007, 2009)