middle years programme (myp) curriculum
The Middle Years Programme consists of 8 subject groups: Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics, Design Technology, Arts (Visual Art, Music), Sciences, Physical and Health Education, and Language Acquisition (Spanish). As a Catholic school, we include Religion as our 9th subject. As the model demonstrates, each subject area is equally valued in the IB curriculum, with students receiving a minimum of 50 hours of instruction in all subject areas.
The Middle Years Programme is a guide for the WAY we teach more than WHAT we teach. In an MYP classroom you will find:
The Middle Years Programme is a guide for the WAY we teach more than WHAT we teach. In an MYP classroom you will find:
- Units instead of isolated lessons – Teachers plan comprehensive 6-8 week units through which students investigate and build knowledge about specific concepts.
- Emphasize critical thinking rather than recall – Teachers support students’ higher-level thinking. Students are expected to make use of important details and facts to analyze situations, form opinions, understand contexts, and express themselves. The questions teachers ask and projects they assign promote these critical thinking skills.
- Collaboration – Through IB, we believe that more minds are better than one. Students and teachers seek out the ideas and opinions of others and each student’s individual understanding is impacted by the input of their peers and teachers. Group work and class discussions are essential.
- Global Connections – Students should always feel that what they are learning matters. Teachers connect the content and concepts to the students’ lives. Additionally, students investigate multiple, international perspectives to the issues and concepts they are learning about. We achieve this through the integration of various cultures, literature, artists, and sports from around the world, and the investigation of important global events and issues.
- Communication – We believe that communication skills are essential for success. Therefore, students are continually writing to reflect upon and assimilate their knowledge. We also support students’ development in formal writing, research, speaking, and presenting.