MYP Decoded

Our International Day was experienced in all its glory again, for the first time in three years.  This prompted some conversations about what it means to be internationally minded  - in general, as well as in our local context. This episode included mini interviews with more than a dozen students, parents and teachers, the aim of which was to paint a picture of what an internationally mi...

A deep dive into the world of Physical and Health Education in the IB.  In my chat with two experienced MYP PHE teachers, we explore, amongst other things... - The importance of learning about and learning through physical activity. - How are students assessed, and what type of thinking and action is required in order to score top grades? - What are some of the creative ways in which scheduli...

Service as Action is a valuable component of the MYP.  However, sometimes it can seem daunting, especially to new students, or to those who struggle to settle on an idea! In this episode, we hear the ideas of three Grade 11 students as they reflect on the successes and challenges during their Service as Action initiatives when they were in the Middle Years Programme. Also joining me was our S...

This conversation with Team: Operation Raptor explores aspects of the hugely successful F1 in Schools program, including: - The process of car development and competing successfully as a team - Essential skills developed throughout the process - Incorporating Service as Action - Development as an IB learner Also: why Digital Design and Product Design are the coolest subjects! Visit f1inschools.com...

In today’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with some amazing young people (from Grade 10) to get their take on what the MYP has meant to them. Many take-aways for current and future MYP students, and Grade 5s who are almost ready to start their MYP journey! Topics discussed: - Comparisons between MYP and non-MYP experiences - Analysing student survey data, looking at Global Contexts, ATL sk...

In Episode 3 (recorded on 17th of June), which is the second half of a two-parter, I'm again joined by Aoife Abushaqra. Aoife is a leading MYP and DP English teacher and our school’s Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Coordinator. We’ll be continuing our discussion about metacognition and self-regulated learners. Among the topics addressed are epistemological links, standardised testing, different national...

Welcome to MYP Decoded! I’m Vaughan Kitson, the MYP Coordinator and Deputy Head at Raha International School in Abu Dhabi. Contact me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vaughan-kitson Or email: vkitson@ris.ae In Episode 2, which is the first half of a two-parter, I’m joined by Aoife Abushaqra. Aoife is a leading MYP and DP English teacher and our school’s Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Coordinator. Toget...

Welcome to MYP Decoded! I’m Vaughan Kitson, the MYP Coordinator and Deputy Head at Raha International School in Abu Dhabi. Contact me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vaughan-kitson Or email: vkitson@ris.ae In this first episode I’m joined by Teejay Button, a librarian extraordinaire! We discuss why research skills are so essential these days and how the International Baccalaureate’s skills framew...