IB, MYP & Conceptual Understanding
IB, MYP & Conceptual Understanding
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Warmup
Class Discussion: How many of us have been in an IB school setting before? What do you know is different about the IB?
Let's get started by introducing you to some of the language of the IB.
IB Learner Profile
Content
Inquiry Cycle and Interdisciplinary Learning
Inquiry Cycle and Interdisciplinary Learning
The Inquiry Cycle and Interdisciplinary Units are an integral part of the MYP (Middle Years Programme. The main goal of learning through inquiry is it helps to enhance conceptual understanding. Here are some of the intended benefits:
Authentic learning based on real life issues
Grounded in MYP - ATL, Global Contexts and Concepts
Explores multiple perspectives
Values Problem Solving
Collaboration of students and teachers
Inquiry based, students construct meaning through inquiry
MYP info session .pdfMYP @ UNIS
MYP @ UNIS
Follow along after watching the videos and reading the information above, please read through the slide deck to the left. Mr. Naik, our MYP Coordinator, has prepared an overview of the MYP for your review. It will be useful for you to review even if you have been at UNIS or in the MYP before. It is to help prepare for our next unit which will be an Interdisciplinary Project. You can also read through this info sheet for more information about MYP @ UNIS.
Activity
The IB Middle Years Programme is all about understanding concepts through inquiry. To do this, each class breaks their units down into the following structure:
Statement of Inquiry: The BIG Idea
Global Context: Real-world application
Key & Related Concepts: Links to other learning
It helps to think about it like a telescope. You look first at the inquiry question to understand the "Why" of the unit. Then you filter that question through the lens of a global context and consider other key and related concepts.
Let's try to conceptual undersanding by taking a look at something we are all familiar with...the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Spin the wheel and discuss how a Unit of Inquiry about COVID-19 could be framed within the Global Context you land on...
Archive
Now that you understand a bit more about how Units of Inquiry work, let's apply this to our own course. Check out the Statement of Inquiry, Global Contexts, Key Concepts, and questions below.
Check out the Toddle activity called IB, Global Contexts & Key Concepts, and follow the instructions to fill in your answers to the questions.
Statement of Inquiry
The BIG IdeaStatement of Inquiry
Culture and relationships evolve and strengthen by
engaging with diverse perspectives...
Key Concept
Links to other learningKey Concept
Culture
Range of learned and shared beliefs and values created by the UNIS Hanoi community
Related Concepts
Related Concepts
Perspective: the way we look at something taking into consideration all of the things that have happened.
Global Context
Real-world applicationGlobal Context
Identities & Relationships
Identities & Relationships
What does it mean to be a UNIS Hanoi student / Phoenix?
Note: Factual, Conceptual and Debatable Questions help us to understand the concepts and deepen our understanding of the topics we learn.
Factual Questions
Remembering facts and topicsFactual Questions
What does culture mean?
What perspectives are important to you?
What parts of your identity are you most proud of?
What is the difference between a rigid and flexible culture?
Conceptual Questions
Analysing big ideasConceptual Questions
How do cultures evolve?
Why is it valuable to have diverse perspectives?
Debatable Questions
Evaluating perspectives and developing theoriesDebatable Questions
Should cultures change to incorporate new individuals, or should individuals change to adapt to the culture?
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