The teachers were from PYP candidate schools which are local and running National Curriculum. Especially in Japan, it is quite challenging to integrate PYP with National Curriculum because of many facts - language barrier, cultural differences, and the biggest issue is the mindset of teachers and parents.
Japanese teachers are well trained and skilful in teaching. Unfortunately that's why teachers are struggling to understand the PYP, which requires inquiry-based learning. I do understand them very well as a former Japanese primary school teacher. What if the students can't inquire? What if their inquiry goes different from the plan? What if, what if....?
But they have stepped forward to explore international education to improve the quality of education in Japan. So glad to see many Japanese school teachers as well as educational leaders interested in PYP. Totally different from some years ago. International education is provoking national curriculums all over the world.
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