Local and Global

Which of the following best describes global inquiry in the IB PYP?

• Inquiry limited to international news
  

• Inquiry focused only on global politics
  

• Inquiry that encourages students to understand interconnected global systems and cultures
  

• Inquiry that avoids local contexts

What is one effective way to connect local and global inquiry in a PYP unit?

• Focus entirely on local festivals

• Connect local issues to global concepts or challenges

• Avoid sensitive topics

• Prioritize textbook content over student questions

Which learner profile attribute most supports the development of global citizenship through inquiry?

• Open-minded

• Principled

• Balanced

• Reflective

What is the primary goal of connecting local and global contexts in inquiry-based learning?

• To meet assessment standards

• To complete units faster

• To reduce planning workload

• To help students see the relevance of their learning to the world around them

When planning a unit that includes global and local inquiry, teachers should first:

• Choose random international case studies

• Start with assessment rubrics only

• Identify concepts that can be explored both locally and globally

• Ignore student interests to stay on schedule

How does inquiry promote learner agency in the PYP classroom?

• It forces students to complete assigned tasks

• It encourages students to make choices, ask questions, and lead their own learning

• It limits students to one way of thinking

• It gives students full control over the curriculum

Which of the following best represents student action in the inquiry process?

• Waiting for instructions from the teacher

• Repeating facts from a textbook

• Independently choosing a topic and sharing research findings

• Memorizing a poem about nature

What does “act locally, think globally” mean in the context of the PYP?

• Applying global understanding to take meaningful action in one’s own community

• Memorizing global facts for local exams

• Taking small actions in class without wider awareness

• Avoiding global issues to stay focused on national curriculum

Why is it important for students to connect their learning to real-world situations?

• To finish units quickly

• Focusing only on literacy and numeracy

• To focus only on textbook knowledge

• To develop transferable skills and understand the purpose of learning

Which of these resources can support both local and global inquiry in PYP classrooms?

• Only national curriculum guides
  

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  

• Textbooks with one perspective
  

• School behavior charts