Aims

The personal project is an opportunity for students to:

• Inquire: Explore an interest that is personally meaningful. Take ownership of their learning by undertaking a self-directed inquiry

• Act: Transfer and apply skills in pursuit of a learning goal and the creation of a product

• Reflect: Recognize and evidence personal growth and development.

AtL Skills 

The personal projects lays particular emphasis on students’ development of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. ATL skills provide a solid foundation for learning independently and with others, demonstrating learning, and reflecting on the process of learning. They help students to become more autonomous, strategic and self-motivated and ultimately prepare students for responsible participation in local and global contexts.

Inquiry

The inquiry process in MYP Personal Project involves students in a wide range of activities to extend their knowledge and understanding and to develop their skills and attitudes. As students become involved in the self-initiated and self-directed learning process, they will find it easier to construct in-depth knowledge on their topic as well as to develop an understanding of themselves as learners.