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Introduction to the MYP, Assessment and reporting and
Community Engagement
Parent Information Session
August 30, 2018
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Agenda• The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) at
Discovery College• IB programme continuum• MYP curriculum• Assessment and reporting • Community Engagement
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Introductions
Adrian GanIB MYP Coordinator / Secondary VP
Jonny TateCAS / CE Coordinator and Community Liaison
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Mission and visionDiscovery College
Grow. Be passionate about being the best we can be.
Discover. Find wonder in the world around us.
Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet.
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Mission and visionIB Mission statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Discovery College
Grow. Be passionate about being the best we can be.
Discover. Find wonder in the world around us.
Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet.
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IB learner profile – lifelong learning
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The IB – a continuum of education
IB PYP to IB MYP IB PYP to IB MYP IB MYP to IB DP / CP
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IB MYP Curriculum features • Balanced curriculum• Approaches to Learning • Interdisciplinary learning• Community engagement • Personal Project (Y11)
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IB MYP Curriculum subject groups • Mathematics• Sciences• English Language and Literature• Languages other than English:
• Chinese language acquisition• Spanish language acquisition • Chinese Language and
literature
• Individuals and societies (Geography, Economics and History)
• Design• Physical and Health Education• Arts Group: Drama, Music and
Visual Arts
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IB MYP Curriculum & Approaches to learning
Specific Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills are taught depending on the inquiry’s learning objectives
Skill category Skills clusters
Thinking Critical thinking, creativity and innovation, reflection and transfer
Social Collaboration
Communication Interaction and literacy
Self-management Organisational and affective skills
Research Information and media literacy, and critical literacy
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IB MYP Assessment and reporting Overview:• Unit by unit reporting - Reporting
on achievement each unit of work• Semester 1 and 2 synoptic reports• Two three-way conference events
NB: more details on MYP assessment practices will be provided in the Term 1 “Assessment in the MYP Parent Workshop” later in Term 1.
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IB MYP as preparation for the IB Diploma
Source: The Middle Years Programme, International Baccalaureate 2014.
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MYP into DP correlation (2018)
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Community engagement
• Experiential learning
• An opportunity for students to engage in
collection of meaningful experiences that they
develop, participate in and reflect upon.
• Core of the MYP - Community Project, Service,
Action
• Students decide what experiences they wish to
pursue
• Completed both within and outside of the
school timetable
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Grow. Be passionate about being the best we can be.
Discover. Find wonder in the world around us.
Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet.
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MYP Community Engagement
• All MYP students required to be involved in community engagement (service) activities, aiming to encourage empathy and respect for the needs of others
• Involvement in Creativity and Activity also required • Experiences will vary both in nature and degree of student involvement across
the different year levels
CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE
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Creativity ‘Exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance’
● Art, drama, dance, music ● Developing a website ● Teaching ● Photography ● Learning a new language ● Developing a project ● Model United Nations ● Writing short stories
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Activity ‘Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle’
● Football ● Netball ● Yoga ● Kayaking ● Trampolining ● Golf ● Dance ● Jungle trekking / expeditions
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Service ‘Collaborative and reciprocal community engagement in response to an authentic need ’
● Creating a community group● Teaching basic literacy● Habitat for humanity● Student council● HEO ambassadors● Peer tutoring (to junior students)● Volunteering with the elderly● Environmental stewardship
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The Community Engagement framework
4 stages in the CE Framework
- Investigation
- Planning
- Taking action
- Reflecting
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What is expected?Students show evidence that you have worked towards achieving the following Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify strengths & develop areas for growth 2. Undertake new challenges, develop new skills 3. Plan and initiate CE experiences 4. Work collaboratively with others 5. Show perseverance and commitment 6. Engage with issues of global significance 7. Consider the ethics of choices and actions
Students show evidence of their achievement in their individual reflections (MYP CE portfolio on Ding).
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Importance of CE in the MYP programme• Personal growth• Understand rights and responsibility as a global citizen• Healthy mind, body and soul• To complement academic studies• Stress release• Fun• Pursue interests and hobbies
Essential 21st Century Skills• Accountability and Adaptability • Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills • Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity • Information and Media Literacy• Critical Thinking • Communication Skills • Social Responsibility• Self-Management
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Monitoring CE
• Learning Advisor monitors involvement.• Qualitative rather than quantitative. • Sharing involvement and learning• CE Portfolio and presentations / discussions with their
peers and supervisor
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How can parents support
•Develop an understanding of the programme•Encourage and discuss involvement•Seek opportunities•Facilitate participation
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CAS Q&A