This collection is intended to provide input into the current review of the IB Diploma Programme. It comprises contributions from practitioners who were invited to reflect upon the nature of the core as it exists, to raise issues in relation to the future development, and to share experience in the learning and teaching of the core components.
The IB Career-related Programme for 16 to 19 year olds was launched in 2012. Designed for young people who want to prepare for a career and the world of work alongside their academic studies, this innovative programme adds a new dimension to an IB education, opening it up to a wider range of student needs and aspirations. This edited collection ......
Assessment and evaluation are two concepts at the core of schooling which are also central to other forms of education worldwide. In an international context, assessment and evaluation data are increasingly widely used for accountability and quality assurance purposes at individual student, institutional, national and global levels. This book does ......
The new IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum for 11 to 16 year olds came into effect in September 2014 and will strengthen the IB's continuum of learning. This edited collection will provide support for all those involved in the current period of preparation for implementation of the new programme. The chapters are written by experienced ......
International Education is a relatively new area of academic study but it is evolving rapidly due to the growth and development of overseas campuses and international curricula, at both school and university levels. International Education can be viewed as an 'umbrella-term' linking a number of cognate areas including globalization, global citizenship and cosmopolitanism. In this landmark collection, leading scholars present the key theories and models of practice in International Education through a selection of seminal articles and chapters from around the globe. Volume One: Nature and Meaning of International Education Volume Two: Current Issues in Promoting International Education in National and Regional Contexts Volume Three: Current Issues in Promoting International Education in Global Contexts
'This is a book for all who work in international education or want to understand more about a rapidly expanding sector. For those who are new to the field it provides an excellent introduction. To tackle such varied subjects... needed a professional of wide expertise, wisdom and clarity of composition. These Mary Hayden, with her vast experience of international education and research, provides... highly recommended' - is (International Schools Magazine) 'Essential reading for everyone involved in international education' - International Schools Worldwide 'The first thing to be said about this informative book is that it's a good read! I found myself enjoying every page as the author has a writing style that is engaging and instructive...The book has something for everyone, from those experienced in the field of international education to interested novices' - International Schools Journal Interest in the field of international education has never been more intense, and a rapidly expanding number of schools and organizations worldwide now offer curricula that claim to be international in nature. Written by an expert in the field of international education, this comprehensive guide examines the key themes of this evolving field. The book explores the various origins, definitions and classifications of international education, and considers the audiences it serves, including the students, teachers, parents and administrators. It also looks at issues including quality assurance and role of international schools in the future. This valuable book will be an excellent source of reference to academics, those engaged in postgraduate study and practising teachers.
The landscape of international education has changed significantly in the last ten years and our understanding of concepts such as 'international', 'global' and 'multicultural' are being re-evaluated. Fully updated and revised, and now including new contributions from research in South East Asia, the Middle East, China, Japan, Australasia, and North America, the new edition of this handbook analyses the origins, interpretations and contributions of international education and explores key contemporary developments, including: internationalism in the context of teaching and learning leadership, standards and quality in institutions and systems of education the promotion of internationalism in national systems This important collection of research is an essential resource for anyone involved in the practice and academic study of international education, including researchers and teachers in universities, governmental and private curriculum development agencies, examination authorities, administrators and teachers in schools.
Exploring Issues of Continuity: The IB in a wider context examines 'continuity' across the IB programmes and more widely across the sphere of international education.
Since its introduction in 2000, well over 1000 schools in more than 65 different countries have adopted the IPC. In this book, educators raise and discuss implications for the future implementation of this innovative curriculum within the context of a changing world.
