From PYP to MYP Music
[elementor-template id="3056"] PYP prepares students for MYP; MYP prepares students for DP. It seems like that'd be a really easy statement to make, but it's actually very contested in some…
Similarities in PYP and MYP Music
[elementor-template id="3056"]I have had the privilege of teaching students in all four programs of the International Baccalaureate programme. I've taught Early Years (EY), Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and…
Score Analysis
I have my students starting score analyses already in grade 6. Of course, they are very simplified in the younger grades. My students typically have very low levels of English…
MYP DP Learner Profile
The Learner Profile asks the question,"What does the ideal learner look like and how can we cultivate students to become their best learning selves?" The Learner The ideal learner is…
Using PowerPoint When Building Units
We had a Music job-a-like, back in March. One of the teachers from Suzhou brought some really scary resources. Scary as in... so amazing that she suddenly turned into some…
Personal Project – Process Journal
The Personal Project process journal is a paper or electronic scrapbook diary that uses Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills to making their thinking visible. It is very similar to other…
Personal Project – Teacher Resources
I'm the Personal Projects Coordinator at my school, so I consider all students to be 'my students.' Sure, I have my own individual kids to supervise. However, I still act…
Personal Project – Choosing Your Global Context
Once the students have chosen their overall topics, they'll need to look at which global context will steer them. For example, string player may want to explore violins for their…
Personal Project – Academic Honesty & The Final Debriefing Session
The Academic Honesty form is a 500 word reflection that highlights the student's progress through the inquiry cycle with the support of their supervisor. It must reference their supervisor because…