Another essential element of the PYP is a particular set of attitudes. These attitudes affect the learning environment and the personal interactions that occur within them.

Appreciation: Appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people.

Commitment: Being committed to their learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility.

Confidence: Feeling confident about their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices.

Co-operation: Co-operating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands.

Creativity: Being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach to problems and dilemmas.

Curiosity: Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and cultures.

Empathy: Imagining themselves in another’s situation in order to understand his or her reasoning and emotions, so as to be open-minded and reflective about the perspectives of others.

Enthusiasm: Enjoying learning and willingly putting the effort into the process.

Independence: Thinking and acting independently, making their own judgments based on reasoned argument, and being able to defend their judgments.

Integrity: Being honest and demonstrating a considered sense of fairness.

Respect: Respecting themselves, others and the world around them.

Tolerance: Being sensitive about the differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others.

For further information about the PYP, see www.ibo.org