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Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton Prep School Inc
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Telephone: (561) 852-1410 · Website: www.bocaprep.net www.iesedu.com
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure | |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Reggio-Emilia |
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Director's Comments
We follow the IBO's Primary Years Programme with our own highly "international minded" approach. We believe that every child should learn and practice the attributes of the IB Learner Profile (see www.ibo.net), and this is achieved through traditional teacher-led lessons, programmes of inquiry, structured play, shows and internationalist activities, field work, outside excursions and classwork together with families.
Social Skills & Work Habits
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| Ability to listen and follow directions |
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| Ability to sit still for longer periods of time |
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Cooperation with other children |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
| PLAY-BASED | PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE | MOSTLY TEACHER LED | NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM | CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT | ||
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| Other subjects taught | Yoga Drama Spanish | |||||
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Director's Comments
World Class! To form "first class citizens."
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teacher led, but also work stations and free expression at constructive play time
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