MYP NEXT CHAPTER TRANSITION 2013/14

Consolidating Inquiry Establishing the purpose of the unit

SESSION 5 25 th March 2014

1. INQUIRY/ACTION/REFLECTION
Example: Language A English (MYP3) Unit Title Personal Histories Key Concept Perspective Related Concepts Point of view Genre Setting

Orientation in time and place Global Context Inquiry: The manner in which personal histories are reflective of the relationship and interconnectedness between individuals and place Action: exploration of others personal histories through biographical writing Reflection: the personal challenges we have faced and how they have shaped our lives and view of the world

Using Inquiry/Action/ Reflection ask: In this unit, how are students exploring the global context?

Statement of Inquiry

Personal histories are informed by perspectives and can be understood through an interpretation of setting

2. EXPECTATIONS FOR LAST UNIT

Last unit of this year to be planned in Next Chapter structure. Use current criteria MB integration not possible yet
Statement of Inquiry Example: Physical and Health Education (MYP 3) Unit Title Key Concept Related Concepts Individual decision making impacts team effectiveness Relationships Movement Choice Space

Global Context

Identities and Relationships

Inquiry: Students explore the value of relationships with a team environment through focusing on the role of the individual Action: Using coaching techniques to inform others about the role of the individual within a team Reflection: How students individual decision making affects the team by making a real world connection Individual decision making impacts on the effectiveness and coherence of a team as a human made system

3. HOW WILL STUDENTS BE SUPPORTED?

Programme wide approach Start discussing now:
Key Related Concepts Global Context Statements of inquiry

Mixture of MYPC and teacher support beginning August 2014 Emphasis on Change of criteria to support students with assessment

4. POL DEVELOPMENT
In Learning Areas
Set structures and timelines Look at CP time and dedicated planning day MYPC support

POL examples POL template NC unit planner

5. SUPPORT
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