MYP 101 The Basics of the IB Middle Years Program Presented By: Lyndon Brooks (5th Math and Science) Molly Miles (9 Honors and 11 Team English)

Three IB Programs: Primary Years Program (PYP)-preK-4th Middle Years Program (MYP)-5th-10th grade Diploma Program (DP)- elective for grades 11 and 12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfDi0QYE5G4

Fundamental Concepts of MYP Holistic Learning Intercultural Awareness Communication

Holistic Learning “Whereas traditional curriculum frameworks have usually described the curriculum in terms of a body of knowledge only, the MYP views the curriculum as meeting the needs of the whole person. [...] The MYP places great emphasis on the understanding of concepts, the mastery of skills, and the development of attitudes that can lead to considered and appropriate action.”

What This Really Means... We want our students to experience a full education. Our students will experience a journey of self-discovery and challenge themselves in the academic situations they are placed in. Students will make the connections of their own and take ownership of their learning. We want our students to take their learning outside of the classroom and apply it to their own life experiences.

Intercultural Awareness “A principle central to the MYP is that students should develop international-mindedness. They should be encouraged to consider issues from multiple perspectives. [...] Whatever the school, the opportunities will exist to develop students’ attitudes, knowledge, concepts, and skills as they learn about their own and others’ social, national, and ethnic cultures.”

Bring the world to their fingertips... We want to unlock the world to our students...

Communication “The MYP stressed the fundamental importance of communication, verbal and nonverbal, in realizing the aims of the programme. A good command of expression in all its forms is fundamental to learning. In most MYP subject groups, communication is both an objective and an assessment criterion, as it supports understanding and allows student reflection and expression.”

Their talking has value!!! Express their learning! Written Oral Teach others If you can teach it to someone else, you either UNDERSTAND IT OR LIKE IT! Who considers themselves a bad test taker? What if your teacher told you that a very important test would be an oral exam or a written essay?

Learner Profile:10 Attributes *Reflective *Communicator *Open-Minded *Risk-Taker *Knowledgeable *Inquirer *Balanced *Principled *Thinker *Caring

Key Concepts... ...are contributed from each subject, and provide interdisciplinary breadth to the programme. ...are broad, organizing, powerful ideas that provide connections across disciplines.

Key Concepts Aesthetics Form Logic Relationships Change Development Systems Global interactions Time, place, space Identity Communities Connections Communication Culture Creativity Perspective

Global Contexts Identities & Relationships Personal & Cultural Expression Globalization & Sustainability Fairness & Development Scientific & Technical Innovation Orientation in Space & Time

Statement of Inquiry This is the statement that connects the concepts to the context and factual information. The statement of inquiry explains clearly WHAT students should understand and WHY that understanding is meaningful.

Approaches to Learning Skills Skills of a Learner… Communication Self-Management Research Social Thinking

Personal Project 10th grade Culminating experience to showcase MYP learning. Builds from PYP Exhibition/can be used for Senior Project

Activity: Choose a topic. Think as if you were teaching this topic to others. Select a Key Concept, Related Concepts, and a Global Context. Craft a Statements of Inquiry including the key concept. How would you assess the understanding of the content and Statement of Inquiry?

Your Topics A sport (baseball, basketball, bowling, football, ice hockey, soccer) Cooking Gardening Social media The 80’s Movies Transportation Clothing

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