Learning in Context: Exploring Global Contexts in the Middle Years Programme
Students of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad participated in an engaging session on Global Contexts, exploring how classroom learning connects meaningfully to real-world situations and global perspectives.
The session began with a thought-provoking visual activity, followed by a collaborative “chalk down” exercise where students worked together to make connections across all six Global Contexts of the MYP framework. Building on this understanding, each student selected an individual topic and independently mapped its relevance across the different contexts, strengthening their ability to think critically, make interdisciplinary connections, and apply learning meaningfully.
The session encouraged students to move beyond subject boundaries and understand the broader relevance of their learning experiences within local, national, and global contexts.
Approaches to Learning Skills in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
Students of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad participated in an interactive session on Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills, a key component of the MYP framework.
The session introduced students to the five ATL skill categories — Communication Skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills, Research Skills, and Thinking Skills — through collaborative discussions, practical examples, and reflective activities.
Students explored how these skills support effective learning across disciplines and help learners become independent, responsible, and reflective individuals. The session encouraged students to identify their existing strengths while recognising areas for further growth and development.
Through meaningful interactions and collaborative exercises, students gained a deeper understanding of how ATL Skills contribute to success not only within the MYP journey, but equally in lifelong learning and real-world situations.
Reflecting Through the Learner Profile at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
As part of their orientation to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, students participated in a reflective session focused on the IB Learner Profile, a core component of the IB philosophy that nurtures well-rounded, principled, and globally minded individuals.
The session introduced students to the significance of the Learner Profile attributes in shaping them into inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and reflective learners. Students were introduced to their MYP journals and engaged in a thoughtful activity where they documented two landmark events from their lives.
They then reflected on how these experiences connected to different Learner Profile attributes, helping them recognise the qualities they already demonstrate while identifying areas they aspire to strengthen further.
The session fostered self-awareness, meaningful reflection, and personal growth, enabling students to better understand how the Learner Profile supports their development throughout their MYP journey and beyond.
