MYP - Middle School (6,7,8)

The profile aims to develop learners who are:

• Inquirers
• Knowledgeable
• Thinkers
• Communicators
• Principled
• Open-minded
• Caring
• Risk-takers
• Balanced
• Reflective

 The ATL skills framework is concept-driven and developmental, encouraging students to reflect on their skills, practice strategies, and grow from observation to self-regulation. It equips learners with the ongoing tools to succeed academically and personally, while fostering adaptability, collaboration, and innovation.
Communication skills
Interaction: exchanging ideas, negotiating, collaborating digitally, giving feedback.

Language: reading critically, writing for different purposes, using discipline-specific terms, summarizing, note-taking.

Collaboration skills

Working effectively with others: empathy, conflict resolution, leadership, consensus building, equitable decision-making.

Organization skills

Managing time and tasks: planning assignments, meeting deadlines, setting realistic goals, organizing information systems.

Affective skills

Managing state of mind: mindfulness, perseverance, emotional regulation, self-motivation, resilience.

Reflection skills

Considering learning processes: self-assessment, flexibility in strategies, journaling, evaluating effectiveness, ethical implications.

Information literacy skills

Finding and using information: collecting data, evaluating sources, citing properly, understanding technology systems.

Media literacy skills

Interacting with media: analyzing representations, making informed choices, synthesizing perspectives, communicating across formats.

Critical-thinking skills

Analyzing and evaluating: recognizing bias, interpreting data, testing conclusions, managing risk, considering multiple perspectives.

Creative-thinking skills

Generating ideas: brainstorming, designing new solutions, flexible thinking, making unusual connections, creating original works.

Transfer skills

Applying knowledge across contexts: connecting disciplines, adapting skills to new situations, combining knowledge for solution