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The MYP identifies 6 Global Contexts for teaching and learning that are developed from, and extend the PYP’s trans-disciplinary themes. In the MYP, learning contexts should be (or should model) authentic world settings, events and circumstances. Contexts for learning in the MYP are chosen from global contexts to encourage international-mindedness and global engagement within the programme.
Global contexts (GC) are elements intrinsic to unit planning that accompany key concepts and a statement of inquiry to drive the unit. Teachers are provided with a list of global contexts to use when developing unit plans, with the goal of selecting an idea that can help students frame content and grasp its relevance through perspective-taking and a sense of international mindedness.
IB programmes aim to develop internationally minded people, and MYP learning environments value the world as the broadest context for learning. Educators use a variety of models and a range of vocabulary to prepare students to live in the highly globalised societies of the 21st century.
Identities and
Identities and
Relationships
Relationships
Who am I? Who are we?
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.
Fairness and
Fairness and
Development
Development
What are the consequences of our common humanity?
Students will explore rights and responsibilities; the relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Personal and Cultural
Personal and Cultural
Expression
Expression
What is the nature and purpose of creative 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.
Scientific and
Scientific and
Technical Innovation
Technical Innovation
How do we understand the worlds in which we live?
Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs.
Orientation in Space
Orientation in Space
and Time
and Time
What is the meaning of ‘where’ and ‘when’?
Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; and the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives.
Globalization and
Globalization and
Sustainability
Sustainability
How is everything connected?
Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; reflect on the opportunities and tensions provided by world- interconnectedness; the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment.
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