Information for parents of Year 10. Friday, 22 nd August 2014 Pak Patrick – Middle School Principal Ibu Popy – MYP Associate, Project Coordinator

Years 1 – 6 Years 7-10 Years 11&12 The IB Continuum

The IB Middle Years Programme? The MYP is designed for students aged 11 to 16. It provides a framework of learning which encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and to the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement, qualities that are essential for life in the 21st century.

MYP around the world August 2013: 1,254 schools (in 91 countries) 4 AMERICAS: 961 schools ASIA PACIFIC: 132 schools AFRICA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST 161 schools

The History of MYP at Global Jaya International School

The requirements Year 7:15 – 20 hours per year minimum Year 8:20 – 25 hours per year minimum Year 9:20-25 hours per year minimum Year 10:30 hours per year minimum Students must complete their journal for a pass

Types of activities Assist a teacher organising school events. Assist in the school library Take part in a recycling project. Read stories to young children at an orphanage. Participate in community clean-up projects. Tutoring or sport coaching for young students in local schools. Volunteer to help a public service organization (Red Cross, World Vision, etc.). Volunteer at your old elementary school to help with activities they have (e.g. Book Week, Performances etc.).

What is the Personal Project? Year 10 only A summative assignment Culmination of the MYP Entirely student driven Teachers as supervisors Driven by student interest

Visualizing the project objectives

Product Journal Written reflection about process (Report) Elements of the Personal Project

Meeting with Supervisor Date Screenshots Date NINDI’S JOURNAL

date progress A report about a meeting with the supervisor Signature is important! NADJA’S JOURNAL

The Criterion A - Investigating B - Planning C - Taking Action D - Reflecting

MYP PROJECT OBJECTIVES Objective A : Investigating 1.Define a clear goal and global context for the project, base on personal interest. 2.Identify prior learning and subject- specific knowledge relevant to the project 3.Demonstrate research skill

MYP PROJECT OBJECTIVES Objective B : Planning 1.Develop criteria for the product / outcome 2.Plan and record the development process of the product 3.Demonstrate self – management skill

MYP PROJECT OBJECTIVES Objective C : Taking Action 1.Create a product / outcome in response to the goal, global context and criteria 2.Demonstrate thinking skill 3.Demonstrate communicate and social skill

MYP PROJECT OBJECTIVES Objective D : Reflecting 1.Evaluate the quality of the product / outcome 2.Reflect on how completing the project has extended their knowledge and understanding of the topic and the global context 3.Reflect on their development as IB learner through the project

ATL (APPROACHES TO LEARNING) Includes specific learning skills Thinking Self management Research Social Communication

GOBAL CONTEXTS See the portal for a detailed list of Global Contexts with explanations

Identifying the global context for the PROJECT GLOBAL CONTEXTExample of personal project Identities and relationships  Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human.  Two sides of social networking; an awareness campaign about digital citizenship and cyber bullying. Personal and cultural expression  Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feeling, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.  The art of Manga in Japanese culture; a Japanese anime and a survey of the understanding of my peers.  Culture and self-expression through dance at the local community arts center; a performance.

Identifying the global context for the PROJECT GLOBAL CONTEXTExample of personal project Globalization and sustainability  Students will explore the interconnectedness of human- made system and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; the opportunities and tensions provided by world – interconnectedness; the impact of decision – making on humankind and the environment.  The role of the developing countries in protecting the tropical rain forest; a collection of slides. Fairness and development  Students will explore rights and responsibilities; relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities ; peace and conflict resolution.  Asylum seekers and their right to live like us; a painting.

Global contexts and your personal project Step 1- Choose your topic and goal. Step 2— Choose ONE global context to focus your project through (for example: an inquiry into our personal and cultural expression) Step 3— Explain why you have chosen this Global context (refer to the explanation outlined with each context—for example, I chose this because I will be exploring...)

Global contexts and your personal project

Types of Personal Projects Original work of art A written piece of work A piece of literary fiction An original science experiment An invention Business, management organizational plan etc

An International recipe book

A scientific model

A photo exhibition

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Project Timeline

Due Dates Project Proposal due Term 1, week 3, Monday, August 25 th 2014 Product due Term 3, week 2, Friday, January 23 rd 2015 Report Due Term 3, week 9, Monday, March 9 th 2015 PP Exhibition Term 4, week 3, Thursday, 23 rd April 2015

More information ? (public website) portal website – username = globaljaya\parent.secondary – p/w = secondary or