International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Programme Candidate School
What is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)?The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is one of three Programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (www. Ibo.org). The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16 helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to participate actively and responsibly in a changing and increasingly interrelated world. |
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3FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTSThe IBMYP is guided by three fundamental concepts:Intercultural Awareness- Students are given increased opportunities to learn about their own culture and the cultures of people from around the globe. By viewing issues from multiple points of view, students learn the values of tolerance and empathy. Holistic Learning - Learning is made more meaningful for students by focusing on how new learning connects to students’ own experiences, topics in other disciplines, and situations in the real world. Instruction and assessment become more authentic as students realize how the knowledge from each class relates to their total understanding of the world. Communications - In order to be successful in the modern world, students must be able to communicate their ideas in multiple forms. This focus helps students to develop competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, design, and technology. All students also have the opportunity to learn another language. |
5AREAS OF INTERACTIONFive broad themes provide the basis for interdisciplinary and real world connections.They are called Areas of Interaction. The Areas of Interaction provide the conceptual lens for delivery of the curriculum. The five Areas of Interaction are:Approaches to Learning – Learning how to learn Environments – Natural, social and virtual (internet) Human Ingenuity – The creative genius of people and their impact on society and the human mind (Homo Faber) Health and Social Education – Preparing students to lead physically and mentally a healthy life Community and Service – Extending learning beyond the classroom and providing service to the community |
8IB SUBJECT AREASStudents are expected to develop a broad and balanced base of knowledge through the study of eight subjects, completing a minimum of 50 hours of instruction in each subject each year:
In grade 10, students complete a Personal Project, an independent research project of the student’s choosing. |
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Eagle Rock High School continues to progress with its application to become a fully certified International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. An additional 35 faculty members were IB trained in February. The faculty is working to implement a new schedule that will better support our IB objectives, as well as continuing to work on interdisciplinary plans within our Small Learning Communities.
One of the aims of all IB programmes is “to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” To achieve this end, all IB student learners strive to be: Inquirers, Open-Minded, Knowledgeable, Caring, Communicators, Principled, Thinkers, Risk Takers, Balanced and Reflective.
IB Learners who are Principled have a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect individuals, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. Parents can support this principle by noting the characteristics of a team player or acknowledge being well mannered in both winning and losing situations. Thinkers show initiative in applying thinking skills that critically and creatively approach complex problems to make reasoned, ethical decisions. Parents can encourage their children to seek multiple solutions to problems or ask their children to explain how they arrived at a specific solution to a problem.
Our IB Parent Steering Committee continues to meet monthly to learn about the IB Programme in depth, learn firsthand what it means to be an IB Learner, as well as give input into shaping our fledgling IB Programme. Please join as at our final IB Parent Steering Committee on Thursday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. in the library.
Submitted by Laurie Bollman-Little
Friday, February 5, 2010
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) Progress
Eagle Rock High School continues to progress with its application to become a fully certified International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. In December and January faculty discussed a variety schedules that would best meet the needs of a students in fulfilling the IB Middle Years Program requirements. Teachers continued to work on common course templates that will be placed on our website in the fall, as well as beginning to work on common unit plans that will be submitted to our consultant as the semester continues.
As mentioned last month, one of the aims of all IB programmes is “to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” To achieve this end, all IB student learners strive to be: Inquirers, Open-Minded, Knowledgeable, Caring, Communicators, Principled, Thinkers Risk Takers, Balanced and Reflective.
This month we hi-light the principle of Communication. Learners who are Communicators understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. When working on homework parents can encourage students to explain their process or answers orally or by drawing a picture. Parents can also work with students to improve their listening skills; being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others. Finally, parents can encourage this trait by learning to text, email, or iChat or Skype - learn about and embrace your child’s communication modes as well.
Submitted by Laurie Bollman-Little
Monday, December 14, 2009
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) Progress
Eagle Rock High School continues to progress with its application to become a fully certified International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. In November, faculty attended a series of three professional development sessions related to the IB: comparing the IB philosophy with Eagle Rock High School’s mission and vision statements, the overall structure of the IB MYP, and instruction on how to complete Unit Plans for each course. Our IB consultant visited our campus to continue his support in completing our Application for candidacy that is due in June.
As mentioned last month, one of the aims of all IB programmes is “to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” To achieve this end, all IB student learners strive to be: Inquirers, Open-Minded, Knowledgeable, Caring, Communicators, Principled, Thinkers Risk Takers, Balanced and Reflective. This month we hi-light the principles of Knowledgeable and Caring.
Learners who are Knowledgeable explore concepts, ideas and issues that have both local and global significance. In so doing, they gain in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad range of disciplines. Parents can support this aim by asking students what they are learning in school and asking why they think that information is important, asking students why they believe a character in a book or in history acted as they did, or asking if any events happening today in the world are like those they have studied in social studies.
Caring students develop empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. Model behavior that shows you are aware of others and want to help them, even with something as simple as holding open a door, or ask your student if characters in a movie or book showed evidence of caring.
Submitted by Laurie Bollman-Little
International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Programme
FAQS for Eagle Rock High School
1. What is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)?
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is one of three Programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (www. Ibo.org).
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for pupils aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16 helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to participate actively and responsibly in a changing and increasingly interrelated world.
The Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum that meets the needs of highly motivated students, and leads to a qualification that is recognized by leading universities around the world.
The IBMYP is guided by three fundamental concepts:
Intercultural Awareness - Students are given increased opportunities to learn about their own culture and the cultures of people from around the globe. By viewing issues from multiple points of view, students learn the values of tolerance and empathy.
Holistic Learning - Learning is made more meaningful for students by focusing on how new learning connects to students’ own experiences, topics in other disciplines, and situations in the real world. Instruction and assessment become more authentic as students realize how the knowledge from each class relates to their total understanding of the world.
Communications - In order to be successful in the modern world, students must be able to communicate their ideas in multiple forms. This focus helps students to develop competency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, design, and technology. All students also have the opportunity to learn another language.
Five broad themes provide the basis for interdisciplinary and real world connections. They are called Areas of Interaction. The Areas of Interaction provide the conceptual lens for delivery of the curriculum.
The five Areas of Interaction are:
Approaches to Learning – Learning how to learn
Environments - Natural, social and virtual (internet)
Human Ingenuity – The creative genius of people and their impact on society and the human mind (Homo Faber)
Health and Social Education – Preparing students to lead physically and mentally a healthy life
Community and Service – Extending learning beyond the classroom and providing service to the community
2. How is the curriculum different in an IBMYP school?
MYP classes at Eagle Rock High School will implement the same curriculum as required by state of California standards and LAUSD directives. Teachers teach the curriculum using the MYP philosophy of clear communication, global awareness, and intercultural sensitivity.
Students are expected to develop a broad and balanced base of knowledge through the study of eight subjects, completing 50 hours of instruction in each subject each year:
Arts- Performing and Visual
Humanities – Social Studies
Language A – English
Language B – Spanish or French at this time
Mathematics
Physical Education/Health
Science
Technology
In grade 10, students complete a Personal Project, an independent research project of the student’s choosing.
3. How can students apply to the IB Middle Years Programme?
There is no application process. All Eagle Rock students grades 7-10 will participate in the MYP.
4. When Eagle Rock students complete the IB Middle Years Programme, will they enroll in the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12?
The MYP will prepare the students for the rigor of the Diploma Programme. At this time, we plan to have juniors choose to continue their IB education by enrolling in the IB Diploma Programme. All other students will continue their course of study and take advantage of all other academic opportunities such as honors and Advanced Placement courses within their SLCs.
5. Are there any fees associated with the IBMYP?
At this time, the District, the Local District and Eagle Rock are sharing IB fees for training and registration equally. In further years, Eagle Rock will bear more of the cost for professional development and planning time. There are no fees for students.
6. What is the personal project?
The personal project is a cumulative MYP required activity that students undertake with a help of a mentor and the support of the MYP coordinator. Details about this project will be presented to 9th graders in late spring. At that point, students are encouraged to select a topic of personal interest. Students present their exploration in a creative format in the spring of 10th grade. Projects may take the form of an original work of art or writing, an original science experiment, the presentation of a business plan, the undertaking of a service project, etc.
7. What does a student earn when they complete the Programme?
Upon completion of the Programme, students may opt for an MYP Certificate or an MYP Record of Achievement.
To be eligible to receive the MYP Certificate, students must complete:
Coursework in all eight subjects
The Personal Project
The MYP Record of Achievement is available to students who have not met the required standards listed above, but who have met the objectives and aims in one or more content areas.
8. What assessments are involved?
Eagle Rock teachers will prepare original formative and summative assessments for each subject area that follow the MYP guidelines and grading criteria, as well as continuing the state and District required assessment. There is no external formal assessment in the IBMYP.
9. What is the Eagle Rock timeline for implementing IB?
During the 2008-2009 school year, 36 teachers, 3 administrators and 2 coordinators attended a two-day IB training.
On May 1, 2009, Eagle Rock submitted an Application A, a request to be an IB MYP Candidate School. This means that we are requesting additional assistance to oversee our planning to become an IB certified school. Once this application is approved, an IB consultant will be assigned to our school to help in the planning process for IB certification. That planning process will last two years.
In June 2010, Application B, request for IB Certification of the MYP was submitted. We were approved as an IB MYP Candidate School in July 2010. This year we will continue to work on a plan to fully implement the MYP as outlined in the IB Application B, which is to be submitted June 1, 2010. Upon acceptance of the Application B, an IB team will visit our school to verify our Application B narrative, much like the WASC accreditation process.
Web Resources:
http://www.c-ibo.org/ - California Association of IB
http://www.ibo.org/ - International Baccalaureate
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