Sample Programme introduction to the IB

Professional Development (PD)

Objective: Equip educators with comprehensive skills and knowledge to effectively implement the Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework, focusing on unit planning, assessment, ATL skills, interdisciplinary learning, and personal projects.

Day 1: Introduction to MYP Framework and Planning

1. Welcome and Overview

• Content:
  • Introduction to the International Baccalaureate (IB) and MYP frameworks.
  • Highlight the goals and benefits of adopting the MYP.
  • Outline the agenda for the session.

2. Introduction to MYP Framework

• Content:
  • Provide an overview of the MYP framework, including its key components, principles, and objectives.
  • Discuss the MYP learner profile and global contexts.

3. Exploring the MYP Curriculum

• Content:
  • Dive into the MYP curriculum structure, subject groups, and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Discuss how the MYP encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and global awareness.
• Activity: Q&A session to address immediate queries from the staff.

4. Interactive Activity: MYP in Action

• Activity:
  • Breakout groups to discuss and brainstorm practical examples of MYP implementation in different subjects.
  • Each group creates a mini-lesson plan incorporating MYP principles.

5. Aligning MYP with School’s Vision and Mission

• Content:
  • Discuss how the MYP aligns with the school’s vision and mission.
  • Highlight specific aspects of the MYP that support the school’s core values.
• Activity: Open discussion on integrating these aspects into daily teaching practices.

6. Homework and Reflection

• Homework:
  • Reflect on the day’s learnings.
  • Write a short plan on how to implement one aspect of the MYP in your teaching practice.
• Activity: Share initial thoughts and feedback on the session.

Day 2: Planning and Teaching in the MYP

1. Welcome and Overview

• Content:
  • Emphasise the importance of effective planning and teaching in the MYP.
  • Outline the agenda for the session.

2. Unit Planning

• Content:
  • Detailed explanation of the MYP unit planner.
  • Understanding statements of inquiry and inquiry questions.
  • Integrating key and related concepts.

3. Assessment in the MYP

• Content:
  • Explore the principles of assessment within the MYP.
  • Discuss formative and summative assessments.
  • Creating meaningful assessment tasks and developing effective rubrics.
• Activity: Q&A session to clarify assessment practices and principles.

4. Interactive Activity: Designing Unit Plans and Assessment Tasks

• Activity:
  • Breakout groups to collaboratively design unit plans and corresponding assessment tasks.
  • Incorporate MYP principles into planning.

5. Homework and Reflection

• Homework:
  • Continue working on your unit plan and draft assessment task.
  • Reflect on the day’s learnings.
• Activity: Share initial thoughts and feedback on the session.

Day 3: Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) Skills

1. Welcome and Overview

• Content:
  • Introduce the significance of ATL skills in the MYP.
  • Outline the agenda for the session.

2. Introduction to ATL Skills

• Content:
  • Explanation of the five ATL skill categories: communication, social, self-management, research, and thinking skills.
  • Discuss the importance of ATL skills in enhancing student learning.
• Activity: Q&A session to address immediate queries about ATL skills.

3. Integrating ATL Skills

• Content:
  • Strategies for teaching and assessing ATL skills.
  • Collaborative planning to embed ATL skills in the curriculum.
• Activity: Q&A session to clarify integration practices.

4. Interactive Activity: Developing Lesson Plans with ATL Skills

• Activity:
  • Breakout groups to collaboratively develop lesson plans that integrate ATL skills.
  • Each group creates a draft lesson plan incorporating ATL principles.

5. Homework and Reflection

• Homework:
  • Refine your lesson plans.
  • Identify assessment methods for ATL skills.
  • Reflect on the day’s learnings.

Day 4: Interdisciplinary Learning and Personal Project

1. Refine Lesson Plans and Assess ATL Skills

• Content:
  • Review and refine previously developed lesson plans.
  • Discuss methods to assess ATL skills effectively.
• Activity: Group work to finalise lesson plans and assessment tasks.

2. Introduction to Interdisciplinary Learning

• Content:
  • Importance of interdisciplinary learning in the MYP.
  • Planning strategies and practical examples.
• Activity: Q&A session to address questions.

3. Overview of the Personal Project

• Content:
  • Overview of the personal project.
  • How to support students in selecting and developing their projects.
  • Assessment criteria and expectations.
• Activity: Q&A session to clarify personal project requirements.

4. Interactive Activity: Sharing Ideas for Interdisciplinary Units and Personal Projects

• Activity:
  • Collaborative sharing of ideas for interdisciplinary units.
  • Brainstorm potential personal project topics.
  • Groups present their interdisciplinary unit plans and project ideas.

5. Homework and Reflection

• Homework:
  • Begin planning an interdisciplinary unit.
  • Consider personal project topics for your students.
  • Reflect on the day’s learnings.

Outcome:

By the end of the four days, educators will have a comprehensive understanding of the MYP framework and how to implement it effectively. They will have:

Aligned MYP implementation with the school’s vision and mission

Developed and refined unit plans and lesson plans incorporating MYP principles and ATL skills.

Gained strategies for effective assessment within the MYP.

Explored interdisciplinary learning opportunities and the personal project.