Global Contexts
«Teaching and learning in the MYP
involves understanding concepts in
context. All effective learning is in
context»
MYP:From Principles into Practice, 2014 Pilot
Global Contexts
«The MYP promotes globally
relevant contexts in which
students can practise sustained
inquiry, responsible action and
critical reflection in a rapidly
changing world.
Global Contexts
In a world of increasing
interconectedness and complexity,
global contexts allow students to
explore the global dimensions of
many of our current problems and
encourage them to find creative
solutions within an international
community.» MYP:From Principles into
Practice, 2014 Pilot
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GLOBAL
CONTEXTS
TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES
GLOBAL
CONTEXTS
TRANSDISCIPLINARY
THEMES
Identity
Who we are
Continuous development
Where we are in Place and
Time
How we express ourselves
Creativity and Forms of
Expression
Interrelationships between
How the world works
people and the natural world
The world as a connected
whole
Our rights and
responsibilities in our
communities
How we organise ourselves
Sharing the planet
…
Identity
An inquiry into
Students will explore the nature of
the self; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental, social
and spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities, and cultures;
what it means to be human.
An inquiry into….
Continuous
Development
Students will explore orientation in place
and time; personal histories; homes and
journeys; turning points in humankind;
discoveries, the relationships between,
and the interconnectedness of, individuals
and civilizations, from local and global
perspectives.
An inquiry into….
Creativity and Forms
of Expression
Students will explore the ways in which
we discover and express ideas,
feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and
values; the ways in which we reflect on,
extend and enjoy our creativity; our
appreciation of the aesthetic.
An inquiry into….
Interrelationships between
people and the natural world
Students will explore the natural world and its
laws; the interaction between the natural
world (physical and biological) and human
societies; how humans use their
understanding of scientific principles; the
impact of scientific and technological
advances on society and on the environment;
the impact of the environment on human
activity.
An inquiry into….
The world as a connected
whole
Students will explore the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
relationships between local and global
processes; how local experiences mediate the
global; reflect on the tensions and opportunities
provided by world-interconectedness; the impact
of decision-making and non-decision-making on
humankind and the environment;explore
planetary problems and solutions.
An inquiry into….
Our rights and
responsibilities in our
communities
Students will explore rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to share
finite resources with other people and with
other living things; communities and the
relationships within and between them;
access to equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Tasks:
• To identify global
contexts for disciplinary
units
• Peer Revision of
concepts and concept
statements