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3 Interactive MYP Workshops to Kick Off the New School Year

Introduction As I wrap up my summer holidays and prepare for the new school year, my thoughts turn to connecting with both new and veteran MYP teachers. During staff orientation week, it’s crucial to have interactive MYP workshops that utilize their energy and create a collaborative environment. These workshops provide invaluable opportunities for teachers to …

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2020 IB Programme Standards and Practices

What is the point of IB evaluation?

Introduction School quality is ensured and improved through the IB evaluation process. Through the evaluation process, schools identify what works well and what needs further development to improve teaching and learning. The evaluation is also a collaborative process that seeks input from stakeholders, including educators, learners and parents. A process of preparing for IB evaluations …

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Inquiry

Teaching as Inquiry and Learning Inquiry

MYP is a learner-centred and inquiry-based education. It is a paradigm shift for some educators who are new to the MYP. Before teachers can effectively implement inquiry-based teaching, we must understand the two concepts, “teaching as inquiry” and “learning inquiry”. The two concepts go hand in hand. To develop students’ ownership of learning and support …

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