in the IB Middle Years Programme Global Contexts in the IB Middle Years Programme Heike Bergman, International School of The Hague, 3 December 2013
6 global contexts “Common points of entry for inquiries into what it means to be internationally minded” Framework for “a curriculum that promotes multilingualism, intercultural understanding and global engagement” Quoted from MYP: From Principles Into Practice (draft, September 2013)
Identities and relationships
Identities and relationships Who am I? Who are we? Identity Beliefs and values Personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health Human relationships including families, friends and communities What it means to be human
Orientation in space and time
Orientation in space and time What is the meaning of “where” and “when”? Personal histories Homes and journeys Turning points of humankind Discoveries Explorations and migrations Interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations
Personal and cultural expression
Personal and cultural expression What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? Ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values Reflection on, extension and enjoyment of our creativity Appreciation of the aesthetic
Scientific and technical innovation
Scientific and technical innovation How do we understand the world in which we live? The natural world and its laws Interaction between people and the natural world Use of scientific principles Impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments Impact of environments on humans Humans adapting environments to their needs
Globalization and sustainability
Globalization and sustainability How is everything connected? Interconnectedness of human- made systems and communities Relationships between local and global processes Local experiences mediating the global Opportunities and tensions provided by world- interconnectedness Impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment
Fairness and development
Fairness and development What are the consequences of our common humanity? Rights and responsibilities; relationships between communities Sharing finite resources with other people and other living things Access to equal opportunities Peace and conflict resolution
6 global contexts Identities and relationships Orientation in space and time Personal and cultural expression Scientific and technical innovation Globalization and sustainability Fairness and development
Sources for text and images MYP: From Principles Into Practice (draft, September 2013) www.esri.com, www.sebastienmillon.com, sebreg.deviantart.com, corycenter.org www.langmaidpractice.com, orientspacetimegraphicriver.net, www.colourbox poorlydrawnlines.com, scu.edu.au thinksmart.typepad.com, www.123rf.com www.grinningplanet.com, 3d-pictures.feedio.net larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com, www.colourbox.com andrea-m-harbor10.wikispaces.com
Information about the 6 global contexts Listed on p. 32 of the pre- published Language Acquisition guide Descriptions and possible areas to explore on the three page handout on global contexts