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Session 3 Interdisciplinary Units

Global contexts. Session 3 Interdisciplinary Units. Global Contexts. « Teaching and learning in the MYP involves understanding concepts in context . All effective learning is in context » MYP:From Principles into Practice , 2014 Pilot. Global Contexts.

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Session 3 Interdisciplinary Units

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  1. Global contexts Session 3InterdisciplinaryUnits

  2. Global Contexts «Teaching and learning in theMYPinvolvesunderstandingconcepts in context. Alleffectivelearningis in context» MYP:FromPrinciplesintoPractice, 2014 Pilot

  3. Global Contexts «TheMYPpromotesgloballyrelevantcontexts in whichstudents can practisesustainedinquiry, responsibleaction and criticalreflection in a rapidlychangingworld.

  4. Global Contexts In a world of increasinginterconectedness and complexity, global contextsallowstudentsto explore the global dimensions of many of ourcurrentproblems and encouragethemtofindcreativesolutionswithinaninternationalcommunity.»MYP:FromPrinciplesinto Practice, 2014 Pilot .

  5. MYP GLOBAL CONTEXTS PYP TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES MYP GLOBAL CONTEXTS PYP TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES

  6. An inquiry into… Identity Students will explore the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; what it means to be human.

  7. An inquiry into…. Continuous Development Students will explore orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries, the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

  8. An inquiry into…. Creativity and Forms of Expression Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

  9. An inquiry into…. Interrelationshipsbetweenpeople and the natural world Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment; the impact of the environment on human activity.

  10. An inquiry into…. The world as a connected whole Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationships between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; reflect on the tensions and opportunities provided by world-interconectedness; the impact of decision-making and non-decision-making on humankind and the environment;explore planetary problems and solutions.

  11. An inquiry into…. Our rights and responsibilities in our communities Students will explore rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

  12. Tasks: • To identify global contexts for disciplinary units • Peer Revision of concepts and concept statements

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