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Why IB Matters Now More Than Ever. South Carolina Association of IB World Schools. June 2009. Motivated By a Mission. High quality international education for a better world

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June 2009

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  1. Why IB Matters Now More Than Ever South Carolina Association of IB World Schools June 2009

  2. Motivated By a Mission High quality international education for a better world The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

  3. IB programme growth 401 programmes authorized in 2008

  4. IB programme growth On target for projected growth

  5. 1994-2009 • Number of IB Schools Grows from 500 to 3000 • Number of IB schools in South Carolina grows from 6 to 45 • Number of districts with k-12 IB grows from 0 to 75 • Number if IB tests taken in South Carolina grows from less than 1000 tonearly 3000 • Number of IB test takers in world grows from 12,000 to 95,000

  6. A Brief History 1965Diploma Program (for 16-19 year olds) established as the International Schools Examination Syndicate (ISES) 1967 Named International Baccalaureate Organization as a high school credential that could be earned in any country and interpreted in any country, sharing characteristics with many national systems, participating in none 1994 Middle Years Program (for 11-16 year olds) added 1997 Primary Years Program (for 3-12 year olds) added

  7. Why Does International Education Matter ?

  8. International Education Features of an international education Meaning and importance of culture, starting with one’s own but leading to that of others The study of issues of global concern An exploration of different dimensions of the human condition Proposed by George Walker, former IB Director General

  9. International Education in Practice “The International Baccalaureate (IB) provides rigorous academic programs and assessments and an unwavering commitment to prepare students to be citizens in an international community. IB is to be commended for its visionary approach to promoting a more peaceful world by engaging students, staff and community in a greater awareness of, and appreciation for, differences between and among the peoples of the world.” Dr. Gerald Tirozzi, Executive Director, National Association of Secondary School Principals

  10. Why Does IB Matter in South Carolina?

  11. Skills for Success in the 21st Century • Collaboration across cultures • Global awareness • Creativity • Synthesis

  12. Why Does IB Matter in South Carolina? SC Vision Looking to the Future: all students will be prepared to live in the world of the future, compete in the global economy, and be productive and responsible members of society Partnership Emerging content areas: global awareness, understanding other nations and cultures, use of non-English Languages IB Examples

  13. Why Does IB Matter in South Carolina? SC Vision Commitment to Opportunity: valuing diversity, acknowledging the contributions of the whole community, growing educationally and personally Partnership Life and Career Skills: flexibility, self-direction, managing time, bridging cultural differences while working in collaboration, problem-solving skills, working with the larger community in mind IB Examples

  14. Why Does IB Matter in South Carolina? SC Vision Achievement: achieving across the broad spectrum of pursuits, getting a well-balanced education, breadth and depth, commitment to arts, literacy, technology, and the world of work, stretching capabilities Partnership Transcending disciplines, ICT literacy, critical thinking skills, contextual learning, health and wellness awareness, communication skills IB Examples

  15. Why Does IB Matter in South Carolina? SC Vision Accountability: academic achievement for all, willingness to measure academic progress to ensure every student will graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary for further education or employment, financial support for academic initiatives Partnership Setting and meeting high standards for schools and individuals, assessment relevant to 21st century skills, civic literacy IB Examples

  16. Daniel Pink “The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind. The era of "left brain" dominance, and the Information Age that it engendered, are giving way to a new world in which "right brain" qualities-inventiveness, empathy, meaning-predominate.” Page 16

  17. The Age of Synthesis

  18. Your First I.B. Quiz! What is the favorite food of the average teen? At what age does the average teen receive a drivers license? How many hours of t.v. per week does the average teen watch?

  19. People infected with the HIV virus • People infected with the Malaria virus • People who have access to medical care Angola

  20. People Living with less than $10 per month • People living with less that $100 per month • People living with less than $1000 per month • People living with more than $100,000 per month Brazil

  21. Children dying before the age of one • Children dying before the age of three • Children reaching adult age Burkina Faso

  22. Minor 14 years old working • Minor 14 years old studying China

  23. Exportation of Bananas • Exportation of Coffee • Exportation of Cocaine Columbia

  24. Consumption of fossil fuels • Production of fossil fuels European Union

  25. Supporting Data • Study of Diploma Program Admission Rates, 1993 • Study of post-graduate persistence, 2001 • Study of high school engagement, 2006

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