Primary Years Programme (PYP) Grade 4 Teacher Symbiosis International School, Pune, India The PYP, one of the three programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate, encourages the growth of the student by creating a child-centred classroom. The pedagogical approach cultivates a rich environment, promotes student questions, and supports inquiry through six different units of study throughout the year. Rather than seen as individual disciplines, six subjects - math, science and technology, social studies, art, language, and PSP (personal, social, and physical education) - are integrated into the unit, thus creating a holistic approach to learning. These experiences are connected to the local and world community through action - a significant element of the PYP. A few of my thoughts about assessments: The purpose of assessment is to guide, evaluate, and ultimately accelerate student growth through a diversity of strategies appropriate to the needs of each student. Since learning occurs in different ways for each child, it’s imperative that the students are given the opportunity to express new skills, concepts, and/or attitudes through a variety of medium rather than just the traditional exam format. Information gathered through formative assessment (on-going throughout each unit) influences new lessons to help steer the individual and the class towards achieving the grade level standards. Please download my teaching philosophy and CV/resumé to learn more about my background. Curriculum Vitae Bill’s Teaching PhilosophyEducator_files/Bill%20Aubrecht%20resume.docEducator_files/Bill%20Aubrecht%20Teaching%20Philosophy.pdfshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1
Bill Aubrecht
If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in. - Rachel Carson Prospective Employers: After teaching at an international school in Pune, India, for the past year and a half, I have returned to the Portland metro area. I want to teach at an elementary school somewhere in the Portland metro area this fall. Please contact me at bill@billaubrecht.com or by mobile at 503.957.0204. Please click on the CD cover below to listen to songs from “The Animals Love to Boogie” - a collection of environmental educational songs popular amongst kids, teachers and outdoor enthusiasts. Stay tuned for updates about my new album. mailto:bill@billaubrecht.comEducator_files/Bill%20Aubrecht%20Teaching%20Philosophy_1.pdfshapeimage_4_link_0
 
 
Going on a field trip as part of our ecosystem unit