Implementing the IB Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year pre-university high school programme. Schools wishing to introduce the Diploma Programme are faced with a major investment in terms of time, effort and money in order to become IB-authorised. This hands-on manual helps prospective schools to navigate the process by providing comprehensive information on the Diploma Programme and a clear roadmap for successful IB implementation.

PART ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME; 1. Overview of the Diploma Programme; 2. Quality assurance and maintenance of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; 3. Implementing the Diploma Programme in school; PART TWO: CASE STUDIES AND REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES; 4. View from the UK; 5. Case study: a steep learning curve; 6. Case study: view from the developing world; 7. Mara College Banting: the dividends of a revolutionary vision; 8. The Diploma Programme in North America; PART THREE: THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME; 9. CAS: creativity, action and service; 10. TOK: Theory of Knowledge; 11. The extended essay; 12. Group 1: Language A1; 13. Group 2: Second language; 14. Group 3: Individuals and societies; 15. Group 4: Experimental sciences; 16. Group 5: Mathematics and computer science; 17. Group 6: The arts; 18. The school based syllabus and trans-disciplinary subjects; 19. Closing thoughts; Glossary.

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Library of Congress

A Practical Manual for Principals, IB Coordinators, Heads of Department and Teachers

Series: IB

Edited by Marc van Loo

Cal State University, Singapore

Assisted by Kevin Morley

United World College of South East Asia

John Goodban

Frans van Loo

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