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The MYP community project focuses on service learning through community action in MYP Year 3. It encourages students to explore their rights and responsibilities, and work towards creating positive impact in their communities. Through their community projects, students participate in a sustained, self directed inquiry within a global context. Students get to reflect on the outcomes of their work and gain awareness of the needs of their communities.

This comprehensive community project handbook is designed to support students on their learning journeys. It contains guidelines to help students plan their inquiry, action and reflection processes. The handbook gives comprehensive information on how to develop a plan of action, maintain the process journal and prepare for the community project presentation. It also has a detailed timeline to help students manage their time better, along with useful templates!

Inside the handbook:

Guidelines on the different aspects of the community project to share with students
Structured breakdown of the community project objectives
Handy templates for students to document their work

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Nadia Abdallah

Education consultant

Sarah Phillips

Principal at Eastgate Academy, Moncton Canada

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Nadia Abdallah

Nadia Abdallah holds a B.A in English from Montclair State University, an M.A in Adult Education from the University of Phoenix and is currently working on a doctorate in TESOL Education at the University of Exeter. Nadia is also an IB workshop leader and examiner and a team visitor for the Council of International Schools (CIS). She has published articles regarding standardized testing and bilingual education, and is a firm believer in equal access to education. With over 15 years of teaching and coaching experience, Nadia has held positions such as IB English teacher, IBMYP Coordinator and most recently, K-12 Director of Teaching and Learning, Chair of the CIS Committee, Head of the English Department (K-12) and MYP Principal.

Sarah Phillips

With over 20 years of experience in many leadership roles, including Head of School, Sarah has considerable knowledge of the IB MYP curriculum. She has been an MYP mathematics educator, workshop leader, and consultant. She has a great passion for student-centered, inquiry-based teaching and learning. She now works as Director of learning and engagement at Toddle.

MYP Community Project, MYP Projects

Community Project Student Handbook

The MYP community project focuses on service learning through community action in MYP Year 3. It encourages students to explore their rights and responsibilities, and work towards creating positive impact in their communities. Through their community projects, students participate in a sustained, self directed inquiry within a global context. Students get to reflect on the outcomes of their work and gain awareness of the needs of their communities.