An Introduction to the MYP
Overview
This is an orientation workshop run by Triple A Learning in close association with the IB. Registration is open to individuals, teachers and or administrators in schools and institutions considering the adoption of the IB Middle Years Programme.
The time commitment required is around 6 hours per week.
When you register for this workshop by clicking the Register Here button below, you will be re-directed to the Triple A Learning workshop site.
Workshop time commitment will depend on the level of engagement from the participants, however it is expected to be around 4-6 hours per week in the case of a standard length workshop or 8-12 hours per week for a condensed workshop.
Registrations can be submitted up to 14 days (GMT +2.00) prior to the workshop start date. Any cancellation occurring 14 days or more prior to the first day of the workshop will receive credit for the full amount of the registration fee. Please see our registration, transfer and cancellation policy for more details. For workshops that are not run by the IB, please refer to third party providers guidelines.
Outline
The two-week workshop is structured into ten modules including
- an introductory module - introducing participants to the virtual environment, to the mentor and to each other
- other professional learning modules that explore
- whole-school considerations - the MYP from a whole-school perspective
- MYP principles - the educational philosophy behind the IB's programmes and the MYP in particular
- the Programme Model - the organization of the subject groups and other elements of the programme
- the Curriculum Model - the IB's view of an integrated curriculum
- curriculum development - the use of the MYP unit planner
- the role of assessment - MYP assessment principles and procedures
- learning and teaching - the change of emphasis that might be needed
- As this is only an orientation workshop, it unfortunately cannot be included as part of a school's professional development portfolio for programme authorization.
