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MYP Learning and Teaching Exhibition
“Personal to Global - How is our learning interconnected?”
he Middle Years Programme offers a unique bridge from the transdisciplinary structure of PYP to the disciplinary focus of the DP. As students progress through the MYP, they hone their knowledge and skills within each of the eight subject groups. While disciplines provide important foundations for learning, the challenges and opportunities students will encounter beyond the classroom rarely fit neatly into a single subject area.
How can we encourage the ability to draw connections between areas of knowledge, transfer skills, and apply learning in meaningful ways in a rapidly changing world?
Interdisciplinary learning in the MYP provides students with opportunities to bring together different perspectives and approaches to better understand complex issues and develop innovative solutions. Whether exploring environmental sustainability, technological advancements, or social and cultural shifts, students learn that real-world problems often require knowledge from multiple disciplines working together. By making connections across subjects, students deepen their understanding and develop the flexibility and critical thinking skills needed to navigate their future.
During the MYP Learning and Teaching Exhibition this year on May 7th, we were proud to showcase our Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs):
Grade 6
invited audiences to interpret meaning from artistry of different disciplines by interpreting the composition of images and movement. (Visual Arts and Drama).
Grade 7
added complexity to their fitness journey by considering the impact of exercise on their wellbeing (PHE and Science).
Grade 8 analysed the relationship between form and space to create environmentally friendly packages, which were then brought to life in the design lab (Math and Design).
Equally important as interdisciplinary learning is helping students understand why their learning matters. In the MYP, contextual learning encourages students to explore ideas through individual, local, and global lenses. Students reflect on how learning connects to their own experiences and identities, examine its relevance within their local communities, and consider its impact on wider global issues. This progression helps students recognize that knowledge is not isolated to the classroom but can be used to understand and improve the world around them.
Beyond the IDUs, the MYP Learning and Teaching Exhibition provided an opportunity to showcase in multiple subjects how
Grade 9 probed into the similarities and differences between two cultures, with a focus on how our identities impact our decision-making in our personal lives and on a global scale (Thai and Chinese).
Grade 10 explored the impact of our evolving relationship with nature and our use of resources, expressing themselves through the creative medium of poetry (English and I&S).
students engage with these powerful approaches to learning through projects, investigations, performances, and collaborative experiences in authentic contexts. Preparing students for the future means more than helping them acquire factual knowledge. It means empowering them to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and approach challenges with curiosity and creativity. As the world continues to evolve, the ability to learn across boundaries and apply our knowledge and skills in our local context will be one of the most important skills our students can develop.
Ms. Rachel Samson
