© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The Middle Years Program At a Glance

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 Organization: What is the IBO mission? We are motivated by a mission to create a better world through education. Mission The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 Our three programs span the years of kindergarten to pre-university. The programs can be offered individually or as a continuum.  The Primary Years Program (PYP) for pupils aged 3 to 12.  The Middle Years Program (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16.  The Diploma Program for students aged 16 to 19. Organization: What does the IBO offer? The IBO develops three programs of international education for students aged 3 to 19, working in cooperation with IB World Schools.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 Organization: What is the learner profile? It’s the IBO mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective The attributes of the learner profile express the values inherent to the IB continuum of international education. IB programs promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 What is the MYP? A framework of academic challenge and life skills  The MYP is designed for students aged 11 to 16.  Students develop knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills to participate actively in a changing world.  Includes all major disciplines but is flexible enough to accommodate “national curriculum” requirements.  Based on the fundamental concepts of holistic education, communication and intercultural awareness.  Supported in English, French, Spanish and Chinese but can be taught in other languages.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 What does the MYP curriculum contain? Students study subjects from eight subject groups through five areas of interaction: Areas of interaction: approaches to learning community and service human ingenuity environments health and social education

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The 5 Areas of Interaction Approaches to Learning Teachers will provide students with tools to:  Take responsibility for their own learning  Develop problem solving and decision making skills  Develop awareness of thought process and learning strategies  Develop critical, coherent and independent thought

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The 5 Areas of Interaction Human ingenuity The program will provide opportunities for students to:  Explore relationships between science, aesthetics and technology  Examine, experience and reflect on the creative process  Appreciate the human capacity to invent, create, transform and improve the quality of life

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The 5 Areas of Interaction Environments The program aims to develop awareness of the environment so students:  Accept responsibility for maintaining an environment fit for the future  Understand local and global environmental issues  Understand political and economic environmental issues

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The 5 Areas of Interaction Health and Social Education The program aims to educate the student concerning their physical, social and emotional health. Students will:  Develop skills and knowledge to make informed choices  Take responsibility for their own well-being  Understand the relationship between the individual and society

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The 5 Areas of Interaction Community and Service This component extends learning beyond the classroom and requires students to:  Take an active part in the community in which they live  Develop skills to make an effective contribution to society  Develop community awareness and concern

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The MYP curriculum — Personal project Students in grade 10 must complete a personal project. This can take various forms, for example:  an essay  a piece of creative writing  an original science experiment  the organization of an event. The work must :  be completely independent  focus on at least one area of interaction in addition to approaches to learning  focus on the process of completing the project as well as the finished product.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 For further information read:  The Schools’ Guide to the Middle Years Program  A Basis for Practice: the Middle Years Program  A continuum of International Education All available online at View this PowerPoint from the IB6 Graf Home Page

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 The International Baccalaureate Program and Technology Integration  Based on inquiry and problem-solving approaches  Technology is infused in ALL content areas  Minimum of 50 hours of technology integration  Fundamental Concepts:  Impact of Technology  Global Technology Appreciation  Communication and Products  Sample Products:  Web design  Research projects  Movies and presentations

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 We are looking forward to a great year with your student on The Grade 6 Graf International Baccalaureate Team!