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The MYP curriculum offers eight subject content areas as follows: Language A, Language B, Humanities, Mathematics, Sciences, Performing Arts, Technology and Physical Education. The MYP years of study commence at Year 7 and end at Year 20.
Subjects & Organization
Language A is the student's best language. This language will be English at DIA as most of the subject areas will be taught in the above. Arabic A is taught as native language to Arab students.
Language B is an additional language and is the way that our students can communicate with the people of another linguistic community. It is also seen as being a gateway to understanding another community, which is fundamental to the concept of internationalism which the MYP.
Humanities within the MYP consist of both History and Geography and are taught throughout the MYP Business / Economics is offered as an option in year 10-11. Key concepts contained within the subjects are intended to provide the foundation for further study in many fields.
MYP mathematics sets out to give students an appreciation of the usefulness, power and beauty of the subject. One aspect of this is the awareness that mathematics is a universal language with diverse applications.
Sciences within the MYP aim to provide the student with both a body of knowledge and the understanding of the scientific approach to problem solving. Science thus becomes an important tool to investigate and understand the natural world.
The Arts subject group of the MYP curriculum encompasses visual and performing arts and is of particular interest in an international programme. The arts transcend the barriers of language and knowledge of other cultures through their artistic production and are one of the best ways to promote international understanding.
Technology within the MYP aims at establishing the foundation for technological literacy and know-how. Students become aware of the practical solutions people have devised to satisfy their basic needs. Technology within the MYP is essentially concerned with solving problems in an effort to stimulate students' ingenuity and to encourage them to combine intellectual talents and practical skills. The programme intends to cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle for students and consequently advocates activities which are not only enjoyable but also contribute to healthy living.
Physical Education has a unique and significant contribution to make, since it aims to facilitate physical, intellectual, emotional and social development |
