MYP NEXT CHAPTER TRANSITION 2013/14

SESSION 5
29 th April 2014 ATL in the Next Chapter

Overview of NC Changes in ATL Strategies for planning Where to for support

AIM / PURPOSE

The focus of approaches to learning in the MYP is on helping students to develop the self-knowledge and skills they need to enjoy a lifetime of learning.
ATL skills empower students to succeed in meeting the challenging objectives of MYP subject groups and prepare them for further success.

From Principles into Practice (pre-publication) , 2013, p. 18

WHAT?

APPROACHES TO LEARNING (ATL) ACROSS THE CONTINUUM

Through approaches to learning in IB programmes, students develop skills that have relevance across the curriculum that help them learn how to learn
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ATL STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE

Task: Match the clusters to the categories

In your small groups, discuss the importance of each category in your subject area

SELECTING ATL
In order to develop ATL skills that facilitate effective and efficient learning, students need models, clear expectations.and multiple opportunities to practice. Teachers should provide students with regular, specific feedback on the development of ATL skills through learning engagements and that provide formative assessment . Am I actively teaching this skill? Am I contributing to the development of the learner in this area? Am I providing students with opportunities to practice this skill?
From Principles into Practice (pre-publication) , 2013, p. 18

ATL IN THE IB DOCUMENTS

ATL Overview - From Principles into Practice (prepublication) , 2013, p. 18-19

ATL in planning - From Principles into Practice (prepublication) , 2013, p. 61-62

ATL Skills framework - From Principles into Practice (pre-publication), Appendix A ATL Teacher Support Material (OCC by April)

CONNECTIONS TO OBJECTIVES/STRANDS
TASK: Select an objective strand you have identified in an assessment task

What ATL skills are actually inherent in the

objective strand you have chosen?

Make connections and update POL/Planner

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In order to master this objective strand, what skill or skills will the student be expected to demonstrate?

CHECK-IN
Stage 1 of the planner (inquiry) Key and related concepts Global Contexts Statements of inquiry Inquiry questions Approaches to learning (ATL)
This was the last of the formal Next Chapter workshops. Adapt/create POL in teams MYPC support where needed Dont forget All presentation and document are on the weebly - http://nextchaptervis.weebly.com/