Assessment 2

Compare and Contrast Presentation

EYFS and IB curriculum.

Shamsa Eisa – H00328278

Maryem hatem - H00327925
Ruqaya Mohamed –H00354154
Definition of EYFS:

• The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets

standards for the learning, development and
care of your child from birth to 5 years old.
The school that we visit they use EYFS
curriculum.

• (An introduction to the eyfs, 2016)

Definition of IB:
The PYP is inquiry based/lead learning where
children are encouraged to engage in open ended
activities designed to focus on key skills or
objectives. Continuous assessment is key to the
PYP curricula as children are continuously
developing. PYP focuses on the individual and aims
to create an environment where the individual can
learn at their own pace, achieving their own goals.
The four principles of the EYFS are:

1. Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable,
confident and self-assured.
2. Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.

3. Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences
respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners
and parents and/or carers; and

Children embrace learning and development in different ways and at different rates. The
framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including
children with special educational needs and disabilities.

(2018,early-years-foundation-stage)
The principle of the IB curriculum is:

• Independent learning – child lead learning as appose to teacher lead learning

Engaging activities that do not necessarily have to be at a table or desk with
pencil and paper – but rather experimental, physical or musical.
Traditional subjects such as Mathematics, Literacy, and languages are taught
alongside the non traditional subjects such as music, art and physical education.
 History of EYFS :

• In 2008, the early years foundation stage

(EYFS) curriculum was introduced in
England, and a modified version was made
in 2012.
• And the aim of the EYFS is to make sure
that all the children get a good start socially
and academically through play and teacher
activities.

(“Why was Early Years Foundation Stage introduced”, n.d).

 History of IB :

• This is a new curricula, only 21 years old,

however it is constantly changing and evolving
with the times to ensure it remains relevant.
The theorists who have influenced in EYFS curriculum

Reggio Emilia

Friedrich Frobel Vygotsky Maria Montessori

• All of them believed and agreed that playing is important and children are learning through play and
experiences, and the environment plays an essential role in education.

(L.G, 2018)
 The theorists who have influenced in IB curriculum:

Robert Leach John Goormaghtigh Alec Peterson Kurt Hahn

• Treasurer, • Instrumental in the formation of Founder of Atlantic College in 1962
• Organized the Conference
International Schools the International Baccalaureate (Wales)
of Internationally-minded His theory of “Outward Bound” Four
Association (1957 – Organization (1968)
Schools (1962) where the Pillars inspired the CAS element of the
term “International 1962) Chair, Board of • Driving force behind IB IB DP:
the International curriculum design 1. physical fitness
Baccalaureate” was first
School of Geneva • First honorary member of the 2. expedition of challenge and
mentioned adventure
(1960 – 1966) organization's Council of 3. project to develop self-reliance and
Foundation (1983 – 1988) self-discipline
https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1711-presentation-history-of-the-ib-en.pdf 4. sense of compassion through service
The specific roles of the teacher, the child and the community

Teacher role Students role Community role

• Observing each student • Exploring.

development and learning, • Provide all appropriate
• Participate.
assess the progress and start educational requirements
• Making relationship.
planning for the next step. for the schools and
• Be cooperative.
• Provide care and support for students.
• Keep on trying.
the students and encourage • Provide clubs for students
them. who are weak in a specific
• Communicate with parents to activity.
inform them about their child • Encourage support the
development. students in developing their
• Ensure student’s health and talents.
safety.
The specific roles of the teacher, the child and the community (IB):

Teacher role Students role Community role

• make sure that each child

• discovering.
have understand the lesson. • Provide all materials that
• Share and help.
• Encourage students to do every school needs in order
• communicate.
better and give them to teach a lesson.
• repeating.
rewards. • Provide a place to study
• Keep in contact with parents that students will not feel
and write daily notes of lazy and sleepy.
student’s behavior. • Support students hobbies to
develop their talents by
making a center or a shop
that has materials related to
the hobby.
 personal, social and emotional
Communication and
development. Language Physical development
• Positive attitudes
EYFS areas of • Develop both speaking and • Develop students gross
• Be respectful with others.
learning listening skills. motor skills and fine
• Collaborate with others and
• Learning new words that motor skills
communicate with them.
students can use them in their • Health and self care.
life.

Mathematics expressive arts and

Literacy. Understanding the
design.
world
• Link the sounds to • Counting and • Learn about other
create and writing numbers. communities. • use a variety of tools
recognize the • Understanding • Learn about plants. and different
words. patterns and shapes. techniques of art.
• Write simple words. • Use their imagination
to create their works
• Role play 1 corner IB areas of learning • Circle time area
• Cutting(fine motor skills)

• Reading corner • math corner • blocks corner • Shaving cream group

• Tea party corner
There are 3 main forms of assessment:

1. Day-to-day formative assessment – to inform teaching on an ongoing basis.

2. In-setting summative assessment – to understand a child’s performance at the end of a period of

teaching.

3. National statutory summative assessment – to understand a child’s performance in relation to national

expectations and comparisons.

(Early years foundation stage profile, 2017)

The type and function of assessments for IB curriculum:
- The International Baccalaureate® (IB) assesses student work as direct evidence of achievement against
the stated goals of the Diploma Programme (DP) courses.
- DP assessment procedures measure the extent to which students have mastered advanced academic
skills in fulfilling these goals, for example:

• analyzing and presenting information

• evaluating and constructing arguments
• solving problems creatively.

- Basic skills are also assessed, including:

• retaining knowledge
• understanding key concepts
• applying standard methods

http://www.citationmachine.net/bibliographies/382690626?new=true
 Curriculum based around six transdisciplinary
themes:
1. WHO WE ARE
2. WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
3. HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
4. HOW THE WORLD WORKS
5. HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
6. SHARING THE PLANET

https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1711-presentation-history-of-the-ib-en.pdf
 Advantages Disadvantages

From what I have

observed:
• The EYFS curriculum • The learning areas are
focuses on areas of too small.
Learning that is important • Number of students is
for the child. too big for the
• Learning through playing. classroom.
• Creative students.
 Advantages Disadvantages

• Child have different

From what I have
options of activities to
observed:
choose.
• The weather in our
• Children can take stories to
country is too hot to
home so they can learn in
stay outside for 45
their free times.
minutes.
• Learning through playing.
• Reading area is small
• In playing area, the poles
for the whole class.
are covered to be safe for
• Snack time break is too
children if there is an
short.
accident.
 positive aspects of EYFS curriculum that could
be applied in local UAE preschool.

• Focus on language and communication.

• use variety of activities.

Positive aspects of IB curriculum that could be
applied in local UAE preschool:

• Focuses on physical movement development .

• Learning through playing .

The similarities between EYFS and IB PYP curriculum:

• Learning through play.

• Open ended questions and activities.
• Creative student.
• Physical and communication skills.
 References:

Why was Early Years Foundation Stage introduced? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mumsnet.com/learning/early-years/why-the-
early-years-foundation-stage-was-introduced

L. G. (2018, September 28). The Pioneers and Theorists who Influenced the Early Years Fo. Retrieved from https://prezi.com/nwcv-
lvdedal/the-pioneers-and-theorists-who-influenced-the-early-years-fo/

https://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2012/03/Development-Matters-FINAL-PRINT-AMENDED.pdf

flicklearning : https://www.flicklearning.com/blog/an-introduction-to-the-eyfs .)2016( .An introduction to the eyfs

.)2017 ,12( .Early years foundation stage profile

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/669079/Early_years_foundation_st
age_profile_2018_handbook.pdf

/eriding: http://www.eriding.net/early-years-foundation-stage )2018( .early-years-foundation-stage

 IB References:

https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1711-presentation-history-of-the-ib-en.pdf

Iborganization. (n.d.). Assessment & exams | Diploma. Retrieved from https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-

programme/assessment-and-exams/