In the fall of 2023, La Scuola International School embraced an exciting opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) trial of new transdisciplinary theme descriptors for the Primary Years Program (PYP). This experience has led to a thoughtful integration of these descriptors into our …
In a transdisciplinary program like La Scuola International School’s elementary program, scientific concepts become enduring understandings for students as they dive deep into a central idea through an inquiry cycle. In a social constructivist learning setting, students share what they already know, develop research questions, …