AOI



A r e a s o f I n t e r a c t i o n

The areas of interaction are central to the personal project and must be carefully considered when deciding on the choice of project. Students must always bear in mind that the aim of the project is not simply to display knowledge; they will apply methods and techniques developed through ATL and illustrate their appreciation of the dimensions of the areas of interaction.

__Human Ingenuity __

The purpose of Human Ingenuity is to develop opportunities to appreciate the human capacity and drive to create, improve, enjoy, invent, and transform the quality of life over time. The area of Human Ingenuity should actively and/or passively reflect the following elements:

==‍ Ø Development of Human thought over time (Create) == Ø The ethical development of people through time(Improve) Ø The changing perspectives of aesthetic judgments both socially and culturally (Enjoy) =‍ Ø The human ability to create change (Invent) = =‍ Ø The human ability to respond to change (Transform) = The following questions will help you focus on Human Ingenuity when considering your project:

Ø **Why and how do we create? ** Ø **What are the consequences? **

__Health and Social Education __

= = <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The purpose of Health and Social Education is to educate and prepare students for a physically and mentally healthy life. We want our students to become aware of the potential hazards in society, by providing them with relevant information so that they are capable of making informed choices.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">EMWS aims and objectives for Health and Social Education are:

Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Develop the physical, social and psychological person and prepare them for healthy lifestyle. Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Develop a sense of responsibility for their own well-being and for that of their physical, social and global environment. Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Develop a respect for their own mind and body and for the mind and body of others.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The following questions will help you focus on Health and Social Education when considering your project:

Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How do I think and act? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How am I changing? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How can I look after myself and others? **

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Community and Service __

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Community and Service at EMWS is about encouraging students to think beyond their own immediate wants and needs and provide them with the opportunities to give freely of their time and energy for the benefit others. It is hoped that the students will: Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Experience activities that will benefit others. Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Gain an increased sense of responsibility and self worth. Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Apply their skills and talents beyond the classroom environment Ø <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Reflect on their performance and benefit from this practice. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The following questions will help you focus on Community and Service when considering your project:

Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How do we live in relation to each other? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How can I contribute to the community? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How can I help others? **

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Environments __

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Environments aims to make students aware of their interdependence with the environments so that they accept their responsibility for maintaining an environments fit <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">For the future. Students are confronted with global environmental issues, which require balanced understanding in the context of sustainable development. Students also face <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Environmental situations at home and at school which require decision-making. This area of interaction places the students in a position where they take positive, responsible action for the future. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The following questions will help you focus on Community and Service when considering your project:

Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">Where do we live? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">What are my responsibilities? **

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Approaches to Learning __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Approaches to learning (ATL) is central to the MYP, as it is concerned with developing the intellectual discipline, attitudes, strategies and skills which will result in critical, coherent and independent thought and the capacity for problem solving and decision-making. It goes far beyond study skills, having to do with “learning how to learn” and with developing an awareness of thought processes and their strategic use. This area of interaction recognizes that true learning is more than the acquisition of knowledge: it involves its thoughtful application, as well as critical thinking and problem solving, both individually and collaboratively. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The following questions will help you focus on Community and Service when considering your project: Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How do I learn best? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How do I know? ** Ø **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">How do I communicate my understanding? **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">For detail, refer to RBKIA perrsonal project guide/MYP principal to practice **
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//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Source: Personal Project Guide //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">IBO, 2011

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