Each student in the IB DP programme is required to study in their best language and also in other languages taught in the programme, this provides students with the ability to increase their understanding of several other cultures, explore global ideas and issues through the use of different languages and students study at least two languages in their journey through the programme. There are options with studying language and literature that include taking two courses in different languages or through language acquisition by choosing modern languages or classic language such as, Latin or classical Greek. Committed to developing learner’s knowledge of culture and concepts as expressed through other languages, as well teaching those languages, the IB uses a theory of knowledge (TOK) to connect with language acquisition, reflection on knowledge and how we know what we know, students are encouraged to apply what and how they learn through the TOK.
Teaching the IB in your language
The IB programmes are currently offered in English, French and Spanish and schools provide full teaching and assessment in these languages, with various levels of support offered for teaching in other languages.
International Baccalaureate Board (IB) Vs Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Why this evidence was chosen and what I learnt from it.
I looked at a variety of language in the IB programmes and it solidified the global context of the delivery of the programmes and how and where language is situated as a key component. The above infographic represents the IB structure and shows us the 3 core of CAS, TOK and extended essay components, as well as where language acquisition sits within the 6 group of core curriculum subjects. I find it helpful to use all forms of delivery for learning about the teaching and learning approaches, from research papers and presentations, the IB website and descriptions of each programme, as well as infographics, videos and students and teachers personal accounts of their teaching and learning experiences to enhance my own learning and understanding.
The videos, from the link below, further consolidated my learning of languages in the IB and were interesting to click through.
International Baccalaureate Organization. (2005-2017). Learning a Language. Retrieved from: http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/what-is-the-dp/learning-a-language/
International Baccalaureate Organization. (2005-2017). Teaching the IB in your language. Retrieved from:http://www.ibo.org/benefits/teaching-ib-in-your-language/
Champstreet. (2017, May 9). International Baccalaureate board (IB) Vs Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) [Blog Post]. Retrieved from: http://www.champstreet.com/blog/international-baccalaureate-board-ib-vs-central-board-of-secondary-education-cbse/
International Baccalaureate Organization. (2005-2017). Materials in other languages. Retrieved from: http://www.ibo.org/digital-toolkit/materials-in-other-languages/
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