ISM LEARNING FRAMEWORK


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Guiding Principles





The International School of Myanmar is a competitive international school in Yangon providing a standards-referenced Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 education within reasonable and sufficient means of Myanmar families. Our curriculum culminates with the Advanced Placement program (AP) offered in Grades 11 and 12. Students who successfully complete their choice AP course are guaranteed beginning credits in US colleges and universities.


Our teaching staff is international and our graduates attend reputable colleges and universities in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia and in other parts of the world.

The following statements are ISM's guiding purpose from which all leaning engagements come from. These statements ensure that all stakeholders are one in mind and heart in actualizing the vision and mission of ISM.


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Vision and Mission



ISM STUDENTS ARE EMPOWERED INNOVATORS WHO POSITIVELY IMPACT BOTH MYANMAR AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.



ISM as a community of lifelong learners prepares students with the knowledge, skills, understandings, and attitudes to become independent and socially responsible citizens who are successful in their future learning opportunities and in meeting the challenges of an ever-evolving world.


ISM Strategic Plan 2017-2020, Yangon Myanmar, 2017





Schoolwide Learner Outcomes



1. ISM students will be Critical Thinkers by…

  • Identifying, evaluating and using resources effectively for the purpose of problem-solving.
  • Building meaning and understanding for themselves using prior knowledge and new information.
  • Solving problems using a variety of strategies.
  • Judging relevant from irrelevant information.

2. ISM students will be Academic Achievers by…

  • Continually assessing, and adjusting work to maintain high standards in all curricular areas.
  • Demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Accessing information from a variety of sources.
  • Demonstrate technological literacy and the creative use of technology.

3. ISM students will be Involved Citizens by…

  • Demonstrating care and concern for their environment and community.
  • Demonstrating responsibility for active decision making.
  • Embracing awareness and respect for the rights of others.
  • Supporting the safety and health of self and others.

4. ISM students will be Effective Communicators by…

  • Demonstrating their creative talents to express themselves and convey ideas.
  • Listen respectfully and ask questions to facilitate understanding and achieve insight.
  • Demonstrate the skills of effective collaboration to achieve group goals.
  • Understanding and conveying written, oral and visual information using appropriate media/technology.

5. ISM students will be Self-directed Lifelong Learners by…

  • Accepting responsibility for own learning.
  • Participating in a variety of programs that develop social, emotional and physical talents.
  • Taking creative risks in developing untried ideas.
  • Demonstrating competency in goal setting, time management, and organizational skills.




Principles of Learning



We believe that...



Evolving learning and teaching strategies enrich and support student success.


Learning involves genuine collaboration between all stakeholders and the broader community.


Personalized support services ensure student success.


Innovative technologies enable students and teachers to create and reinvent evolving learning environments.


The culture of service intrinsic to life in Myanmar immerses students in meaningful learning experiences.


Students learn through adapting to the requirements of collaborative and timely environments.


Purposeful assessment informs authentic learning experiences.


Learning in a socially-constructed space makes students aware of possibilities and variations.


Review Process, March 2019



Subject-area Standards



Preschool

Pre-K Learning Standards, NY State

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English Language Arts

Common Core for English Language Arts

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Social Studies

AERO Standards for Social Studies

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Math

Common Core Standards for Math

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Science

Next Generation Science Standards

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Computer Technology

Progression of Tech Skills from ISTE

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The Arts

National Core Arts Standards

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World Languages

AERO Standards for World Languages

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Health and Physical Education

Standards from California Public Schools

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Advanced Placement Courses

AP Courses and AP Capstone

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MYANMAR



Hlaing Township, Yangon Myanmar