Interdisciplinary learning

The IB makes clear their philosophy that deeper learning happens through the transference of concepts and skills between subjects and disciplines. All students in the MYP study at least one interdisciplinary unit (IDU) of learning during each year of the programme. These units are designed in collaboration with two or more subject groups, and require students to use their knowledge and skills in both subjects to enhance cross-disciplinary learning. For example, past IDUs have asked students to use their language, music, and history skills to produce a Blues song, or use their sports and science skills to cook meals to fuel pro athletes.

In addition, all MYP Year 5 students are required to complete a final project called the Personal Project. The topic and learning goal are chosen by the student with guidance from the Personal Project Coordinator and Supervisor, and requires them to produce a product that demonstrates their use of the Approaches to Learning Skills, a set of cross-curricular skills that students learn through their five years in the MYP Programme. These skills include: Thinking, Communication, Research, Self-Management, and Social skills. Students also often find themselves using knowledge from across the subjects to complete the project, too.