Interdisciplinary Thinking for Schools: Ethical Dilemmas MYP 1, 2 & 3

Meredith Harbord (Ed.D.) is an international educator with over 30 years of experience in education, specializing in curriculum. She is an adjunct professor for State University of New York at Buffalo (International Graduate Program for Educators) and a consultant for Core 21 Education Services US. Originally a secondary art and craft teacher from Melbourne, Meredith taught in Brunei Darussalam, UK, and the Sultanate of Oman. Her interest in middle years design deepened through the International Baccalaureate education system. Meredith’s doctoral dissertation focused on MYP design, leading to an interest in embedding ethical dilemmas into design curriculum. Her educational philosophy advocates that learning experiences should be fun.

Sara Riaz Khan is an educator and artist who teaches MYP design and was inspired by the idea of “responsible” design and its impact on student learning. She established a MYP student group, raising whole school awareness about the environment. Sara’s engagement with creative ways of thinking developed her interest in making connections between curriculum and real-world issues. As an arts educator, Sara has taught MYP art, been an artist-in-residence, and held student workshops supporting diversity. A practicing visual artist, Sara has exhibited internationally since 2004, focusing on nature, transformation, and a common humanity. Her background in this field includes research, gallery work, administrative support, and exhibition tours.