MYP Criteria

Navigating Challenges in Designing Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences

03/12/2023 / ATL Skills, Interdisciplinary Unit, MYP Criteria, Self-directed Learning / Leave a Comment

Introduction My previous review of interdisciplinary teaching and learning in the MYP programme was a while ago. COVID had prevented schools from implementing interdisciplinary units (IDUs) for a couple years. There are many teachers who have not had a chance to check out the updated MYP interdisciplinary subject guide (published February 2021). We have started to plan IDUs to be …

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Developing Self-regulating Learners through a Systematic Formative Feedback Process

27/12/2021 / Assessment, ATL Skills, MYP Criteria, Self-directed Learning / 14 Comments

Why did I conduct this action research? Professor Hattie’s research emphasizes the learners’ engagement with the feedback process and its role in developing assessment-capable learners who are able to regulate their own learning. Hattie notes that developing assessment capable students who know the learning intention for what is being taught can describe where they are …

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GRASPS Assessment Design and Student Metacognition

27/12/2021 / Assessment, MYP Criteria, Self-directed Learning / 3 Comments

The WHY of GRASPS assessment design GRASPS is a model advocated for by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe to guide teachers in designing authentic performance-based assessment. It’s a form of assessment that engages learners to employ their thinking skills and demonstrate application of essential knowledge, conceptual understanding, and skills acquired throughout a unit of learning. 

IB Hong Kong Conference 2019

27/12/2021 / Assessment, MYP Criteria, Self-directed Learning / 1 Comment

Developing self-regulated learners through teacher research and innovation  Rationales  KIS International School, together with the KIS community, developed a 5-year strategic plan which runs from 2015-2020. One of our goals is to further develop the programmes to support and meet the needs of all students in preparation for them to be proud of themselves and their …

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Making assessment criteria comprehensible to increase student agency

27/12/2021 / Assessment, MYP Criteria, Self-directed Learning / 1 Comment

Are our feedback comprehensible to students? Constructive and supportive feedback is an essential part of our personal growth. Feedback is only useful when receivers can understand the message and feel motivated to take actions to improve their performance. In my opinion, effective feedback should be an interactive process that involves “comprehensible input” in order for self-regulated learning …

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MYP and DP language acquisition alignment

27/12/2021 / Mandarin Ab Initio, MYP Criteria, Second Language Acquisition, Transitions / 10 Comments

What is the alignment between the MYP and DP language acquisition subject? New DP Language Acquisition Guide has been implemented since September 2018 for the first assessment in 2020. When there is a new DP guide being published, teachers often feel uncertain and wonder how they can best prepare their students for the exam. Schools …

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