MYP global contexts and explorations These and other contexts for teaching and learning inspire explorations of our common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet. They invite reflection on local, national and global communities, as well as the real-life issues and concerns of 11- to students. For each MYP unit, teachers should identify one global context that establishes a focus for meaningful teaching and learning in a programme of international education. Over the course of their study, students should encounter all six global contexts. (Developing MYP Units, 2014) Inquiring into subject content through a global context enables students to develop a deeper understanding of both the subject and its application in the real world. Repeated cycles of inquiry, action and reflection can lead students from academic knowledge towards practical understanding, developing positive attitudes towards learning as well as a sense of personal and social responsibility. (Developing MYP Units, 2014) GLOBAL CONTEXTS EXPLORATION (Select 1) (Select 1) competition and cooperation teams Identities and affiliation and leadership Identity formation Relationships self-esteem status roles and role models Who am I? Who are we? personal efficacy and agency attitudes Students will explore motivations identity; beliefs and values; independence personal, physical, mental, happiness and the good life social and spiritual health; physical, psychological and social development human relationships transitions including families, friends, health and well-being communities and cultures; lifestyle choices what it means to be human. human nature and human dignity; moral reasoning and ethical judgment consciousness and mind
MYP global contexts and explorations These and other contexts for teaching and learning inspire explorations of our common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet. They invite reflection on local, national and global communities, as well as the real-life issues and concerns of 11- to students. For each MYP unit, teachers should identify one global context that establishes a focus for meaningful teaching and learning in a programme of international education. Over the course of their study, students should encounter all six global contexts. (Developing MYP Units, 2014) Inquiring into subject content through a global context enables students to develop a deeper understanding of both the subject and its application in the real world. Repeated cycles of inquiry, action and reflection can lead students from academic knowledge towards practical understanding, developing positive attitudes towards learning as well as a sense of personal and social responsibility. (Developing MYP Units, 2014) GLOBAL CONTEXTS (Select 1) EXPLORATION (Select 1) Identities and 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. competition and cooperation teams affiliation and leadership Identity formation self-esteem status roles and role models personal efficacy and agency attitudes motivations independence happiness and the good life physical, psychological and social development transitions health and well-being lifestyle choices human nature and human dignity; moral reasoning and ethical judgment consciousness and mind
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