Comparing the Primary and Middle Years Programme. Two potential Strengths and Weaknesses

Essay from the year 2022 in the subject Pedagogy - School System, Educational and School Politics, grade: Summa Cum Laude, University of the People (Faculty of Education), language: English, abstract: The following essay will discuss the strength and weaknesses of comparing the primary and middle years programmes and how they impact them motivationally in a positive or negative way in the classroom within an international school setting. Having inquiry-based learning, especially the primary and middle years programmes can be beneficial for educators, students and parents. Having a better understanding of what instructional approaches will benefit educators and students more is imperative in order to allow progression in achieving the targets and goals set to be achieved. Getting students to think critically promote collaboration and cooperative learning, where students are able to work within a group setting, promoting high-level order thinking, whilst being able to share ideas, opinions and perspectives with their peers.

Mario Maxwell Muller studied and completed a PhD in Philosophy (Arts, Social Sciences, and Education) at the University of Venda, South Africa). He has a triple master's degree, First Class (with Distinction) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, London College of Music, West London University, United Kingdom, and the University of the People, USA. Mario has been teaching for twenty-two years in different leadership positions and has taught at prestigious schools in South Africa, England, Thailand, India, Mexico, and Gabon. He enjoys being a risktaker, principled and effective communicator, whilst serving as a Senior Examiner for Music (HL) for the International Baccalaureate programme. He is currently enrolled on the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) under the LSSE, UK and in partnership with Cambridge University, and Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom. Ensuring each child reaches their full potential through an IB curriculum is essential, through promoting inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning and collaboration for students to work together, with a strong emphasis on 'International Mindedness'.