Middle Years Programme

1. Middle Years Programme The unique benefits of the MYP

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5. Page 5 Programmes: What is the MYP programme?

6. Philosophy: What are the fundamental concepts of the MYP? Holistic learning Intercultural awareness Communication Page 6 The MYP fundamental concepts are dimensions of the IB mission statement, developed in the learner profile, that need to be highlighted and especially developed in the MYP. These 3 fundamental concepts provide guidance for schools in developing their school culture.The MYP fundamental concepts are dimensions of the IB mission statement, developed in the learner profile, that need to be highlighted and especially developed in the MYP. These 3 fundamental concepts provide guidance for schools in developing their school culture.

7. Page 7 Definition: How is the Middle Years Programme defined? The MYP is: for students aged 11 to 16 a framework of academic challenge 8 subject groups, plus personal project in the final year taught in any language The MYP encourages students to: understand the connections between subjects through interdisciplinary learning understand the connections between subjects and the real world become critical and reflective thinkers Taught in any language, though officially supported in 4: English French Spanish ChineseTaught in any language, though officially supported in 4: English French Spanish Chinese

8. Page 8 Philosophy: Programme model Students are required to study their mother tongue, a second language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and technology. In the fifth year of the programme, students also engage in a personal project, which allows them to demonstrate the understandings and skills they have developed throughout the programme. Local requirements can be integrated into this frameworkStudents are required to study their mother tongue, a second language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and technology. In the fifth year of the programme, students also engage in a personal project, which allows them to demonstrate the understandings and skills they have developed throughout the programme. Local requirements can be integrated into this framework

9. What are the areas of interaction? Approaches to learning Community and service Health and social education Environments Human ingenuity (Homo faber) Page 9

10. Areas of interaction: Approaches to learning Through approaches to learning, teachers provide students with tools to: Take responsibility for their own learning Develop awareness of how they learn best Develop problem solving and decision making skills Develop awareness of thought processes and learning strategies Develop critical, coherent and independent thought Page 10

11. Areas of interaction: Community & service This area of interaction extends learning beyond the classroom and requires students to: Develop community awareness and concern Develop a sense of responsibility Take an active part in the communities in which they live, thereby encouraging responsible citizenship Develop skills and attitudes that will enable effective contributions to society Page 11

12. Areas of interaction: Health & social education Page 12 Deals with a variety of human issues including physical, social and emotional health and intelligence. Students will: be aware of the relationship between the individual and society take responsibility for their own well-being and for that of others take responsibility for their social environment be able to make informed choices for themselves with consideration for the wider society

13. Areas of interaction: Environments Page 13 Can we do a tri-photo with each environment represented?Can we do a tri-photo with each environment represented?

14. Areas of interaction: Human ingenuity (Homo faber) Students explore the ways that human minds have influenced our lives. Students will: become aware of the nature of ingenuity reflect on the impact of innovations and creations, ideologies and ways of thinking, appreciate the consequences of actions Page 14 Please insert new photoPlease insert new photo

15. Assessment: How do we assess student learning in the MYP? Involves a range of task types Assessment of knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes Criterion referenced Internally assessed (by teachers) Externally moderated for global standardization Page 15

16. Overview International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme A programme for 11-16 year olds Student-centered programme Range of academic disciplines Academically rigorous Areas of interaction connect disciplines to the real world Can be taught in any language Flexible enough to be used with local requirements Designed and reviewed by experienced, practicing educators Page 16