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De Ferrers Specialist Technology College: Personalising Learning

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De Ferrers Specialist Technology College: Personalising Learning

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    2. De Ferrers and the IBDP – Why? Complements other routes – AS/A2, BTec, Applied AS/A2, L2. Personalised curriculum. Another pathway. A group of (organised/able) students for whom the IBDP would be ideal. Concerns over the direction of post 16 qualifications. Holistic nature of the DP. University preparation/recognition. A lot was already in place – Resources, staffing, CAS. No prescribed direction post – 16. Profile of the College. Increased impetus of International Mindedness – ethos. Staff – new opportunities.

    8. De Ferrers and the IBDP – What? The Curriculum – 6 subjects + the core 3 subjects at Higher level 4hrs (1-7 points) 3 subjects at Standard level 3 hrs (1-7 points) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 1 hr (1-3 points) plus Extended Essay (EE) plus Creativity Action Service 3hrs (CAS)

    9. Extended Essay (EE) Choice from all diploma subjects 4000 words Investigate a topic of special interest for university research preparation Supervised by a teacher (2-5 hours) External assessment

    10. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Critical reflection How do I know what I know? Reflect on the strengths and limitations of different ways of knowing Promote clarity of thought and good judgement Learning a new strategy on thinking

    11. Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) Developing the whole student Learning beyond the academics Discovering more about self Creativity – eg: art; music Action – eg: sports; expeditions Service – eg: to community ‘Do, Discuss, Discover’

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