This course is for practising teachers who are passionate about education and interested in the IB philosophy. Whether you're in the early stages of your career and you want to expand your career opportunities, or you have taught for many years and you're looking to upskill and improve their teaching quality, this internationally recognised qualification is for you. This course is designed to produce teachers with expertise and specialist knowledge in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
As a student of this course, you will also gain high-quality professional development that encourages critical thinking and self-reflection. What you will learn THEORIES AND CONCEPTS OF THE IB PHILOSOPHY You will develop a deep understanding of the philosophy of the IB, international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile, as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING You will learn the tools and strategies for assessing student learning and the extent to which these encourage critical thinking and meet the diverse needs of students. THE ABILITY TO DESIGN AND CRITIQUE CURRICULUM You’ll obtain the skills to design and critique curricula that incorporates PYP, MYP and/or DP standards and practices, and addresses the objectives of subject specific and core element related learning.
Career outcomes Over the past five years the number of schools offering the International Baccalaureate has grown exponentially worldwide, with almost fifty per cent more institutions adopting the teaching framework.The increased demand for skilled professionals of the IB positions graduates of this program as preferred candidates in the classroom, to bridge gaps in knowledge and guide students to find their own answers.
