Book a Free Demo

Toddle presents

The MYP
Indonesia Meet

Virtual PD for IB educators in
English & Indonesian
Watch recordings
Vicki Gardner and Christopher Hayden
2 min read

Cultivating Belonging & Immersing in
the MYP Personal Project

How do we cultivate a classroom environment that not only fosters a sense of belonging but also propels students towards successful self-directed learning? 

Join our virtual workshop where we’ll first lay the foundation of an emotionally intelligent and inclusive classroom environment, essential for nurturing confident, self-directed learners. We’ll then uncover how to elevate student engagement and success in the MYP Personal Project, illustrating the positive impact of a supportive classroom culture on student agency.

Both sessions will be available in English and Indonesian.

Session 1

Cultivating belonging: The vital role of social-emotional skills in inclusive classrooms

10:00 – 11:30 am WIB (90 minutes)

What is belonging? And what does it look like in the MYP classroom? Join Vicki Gardner, Dean of Students at Global Jaya School, as she dives into the components of an inclusive classroom. Explore the intersection between belonging, social-emotional learning, and inclusion in this workshop.

In this session, you will:

  • Gain practical ideas for increasing student access to learning
  • Uncover how Universal Design for Learning can boost inclusion
  • Strengthen both social-emotional learning and belonging in your classroom
Vicki Gardner
Session 2

What lies beneath: Self-directed learning & agency in the MYP Personal Project

11:45 am – 1:00 pm WIB (75 minutes)

When it comes to what sets the MYP apart, the Personal Project is often one of the first things that comes to mind. Join Christopher Hayden, former MYP Coordinator at Sinarmas World Academy, as he dives into the essence and pedagogy of this transformative project. In this interactive workshop, you’ll craft support materials to suit your school’s unique context.

In this session, you will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the value and uniqueness of the Personal Project
  • Articulate the importance of the Personal Project within your school community
  • Develop strategies to foster self-directed learning, personalisation, and student agency
Christopher Hayden

Know your speakers

You’re registered!
Add event to your calendar
Disclaimer - This webinar is organised independently of and not endorsed by the IB. Toddle's events and webinars are organised to enable exchange of practices and ideas within the educator community and are not a replacement for the IB official workshops. Views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their personal views and should not be construed as official guidance by the IB.

Up next: Related articles, talks and more

View all
Article
IB PYP Related Concepts: Educator Tips for Beginners
Learn More
Resource
IB PYP Approaches to Learning Challenges
 Learn More
Toddle Talk
Personalized Learning in the Single Subjects
 Learn More

The all-in-one collaboration platform for educators.

Toddle streamlines planning, assessments, reports, projects, portfolios, and family communication - all from one place!

Book a free demo
Vicki Gardner

Dean of Students, Global Jaya School

Vicki is the Dean of Students at Global Jaya School. During a teaching career that spans more than twenty years, Vicki has taken her experiences and skills as a Drama teacher and used them to springboard into a career that has focused on pastoral, inclusion and wellbeing practices in international settings.

Vicki is passionate about developing inclusive schools where relationships, policies, social norms and systems all interconnect seamlessly in support of creating environments where all students flourish. Vicki’s work focuses on using the power of collaboration in order to co-construct a culture where diversity is cherished as an asset.

Through this work, Vicki has established herself as a leader in wellbeing and inclusion related practices around the world. Often called upon to lead professional development in these areas, Vicki enjoys creating learning environments where adults get to experience inclusion and belonging for themselves.

Christopher Hayden

Capstone & Projects Coordinator, Western Academy of Beijing

Chris Hayden is an experienced curriculum coordinator, senior leadership, accreditation lead, subject leader and curriculum specialist with over twenty years of experience teaching in secondary and higher education settings. He embraces design-thinking approaches and self-directed learning.