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The MYP units of study focus on transferable key   Media  Literacy,  Critical  Thinking,  Creative
 IB Middle Years Programme (MYP): Classes VI to VIII   concepts and subject-specific related concepts   Thinking, and Transfer. Focus on the ATLs allows
            that  extend  beyond  particular  origins,  subject   explicit  teaching  and  provides  opportunities  for
            matter,  or  place  in  time.  The  IB  believes  that   practice so students develop agency, acquire the
 The  International  Baccalaureate  (IB)  Middle   The  MYP  provides  a  structure  of  learning,
            students learn best when the teaching and learning   traits of the IB Learner Profile and DAIS core values,
 Years Programme (MYP) at DAIS will comprise MYP   encouraging students to become creative, critical,
            are contextual, connected with their experiences,   and become lifelong learners.
 1 to 3, i.e. equivalent to Classes VI to VIII (MYP).   and  reflective  thinkers.  By  learning  their  own
            and rooted in the real world. Towards achieving
 In Academic Year 2023-24, Classes VI to VII (MYP)   languages and about their culture, students begin   this  objective,  the  MYP  recognizes  six  global   Projects  are  planned  to  integrate  knowledge
 will be offered and from Academic Year 2024-25               and skills acquired by students in various subjects
 to  develop  the  foundation  of  international-  contexts that are transitionally rooted in the PYP
 onwards Classes VI to VIII (MYP) will be offered.            and serve as a concrete step towards developing
 mindedness,  which  is  an  integral  part  of  MYP.    transdisciplinary  themes.  These  are  explored
 The  MYP  is  designed  to  meet  children's  varied         interdisciplinary approaches in later years. As part
 The emphasis on multilingualism allows for open-  through  inquiry-based  units  in  each  subject
 intellectual,  physical,  and  emotional  needs.   throughout  the  Programme  to  help  students   of their service learning and as a requirement of the
 minded  thinking  and  effective  communication.
 As  a  prospective  International  Baccalaureate  (IB)   develop  a  sense  of  understanding  of  the  world,   IB, the MYP students will be engaged in service as
 The  Programme  is  intellectually  challenging  and
 Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School,   explore common humanity, and inculcate a shared   action, culminating into a Community Project in
 encourages  students  to  make  connections                  Class VIII.
 our  curriculum  has  been  developed  within  the   guardianship of the planet. Together, concepts and
 MYP  framework.  MYP  is  an  interdisciplinary   between the subjects and the real world. It fosters   contexts are used as a lens to focus on 'Big Ideas'   Co-curricular  opportunities  including  field  trips,
 programme driven by a conceptual and contextual   the  development  of  intercultural  understanding   that are transferable across units and subjects, and
                                                              excursions,  competitive  sports,  JDAIMUN  (Junior
 focused curriculum, building on the concepts and   and global citizenship, which are essential for life in   they are embedded in the real world.  Dhirubhai  Ambani  International  School  Model
 skills learnt in the Primary Years Programme (PYP).     the 21st century.  United  Nations),  and  Round  Square  events  help
            In  each  year  of  the  MYP,  students  explore
            purposeful  and  collaboratively  planned         students develop leadership and social skills, as well
 Language  Language  Individuals &  Sciences  Mathematics  Arts  Physical &   Design  as their cultural awareness and spirit of community
 &  Literature  Acquisition  Societies  Health Education   interdisciplinary  units  (IDU)  between  two  or
 (PHE)      more disciplines. At DAIS, students engage in IDUs   service. Exposure to robotics and coding ensures

            once each Term. This synergistic approach allows   that students have a competitive edge in problem-
 English  Second   History  Physics  Mathematics  Music  Physical   Digital   solving and technology skills. Inter-house cultural
 Language:   Education   Design  students  to  make  connections  and  transfer
 Hindi/  Geography  Chemistry  Drama  conceptual understanding across disciplines.  and  sports  competitions  encourage  healthy
 Spanish/  Yoga  Product                                      competition  and  team  spirit.  By  participating  in
 French  Biology  Visual Art  Design
 Dance      The  MYP  uses  the  IB  approaches  to  learning   class assemblies, concerts, and drama productions,
            (ATL) skills to empower students to 'learn how to   students develop their confidence, communication
            learn'.  Students  practise  skills  embedded  in   skills,  and  creativity.  They  get  numerous
 Interdisciplinary Unit, Community Project
            Communication, Collaboration, Organization,       opportunities to take up roles and responsibilities in
 Third Language: Marathi, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), PSHE  Affective,  Reflection,  Information  Literacy,   the School.

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