Introduction to the IB Diploma Programme (EDUC90333)
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About this subject
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Overview
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This subject introduces participants to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), as a philosophy and framework for learning and teaching. It examines the essential elements of the DP model including the IB mission statement. Participants will focus on developing understandings of international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile to an IB education as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the Diploma Programme.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, values and history underpinning the International Baccalaureate programmes especially the Diploma Programme;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the centrality of the IB Mission Statement to an IB education;
- Articulate the centrality of the Learner Profile to an IB education and the implications for learning and teaching in the Diploma programme;
- Explore the role of language education within the IBDP curriculum;
- Critically analyse the role of the IB Diploma within a broader education landscape.
- Articulate theoretical understandings and implications of operating a curriculum that has a clear internationalist ideology.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate essential knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of IB Education programmes and the position of the Diploma Programme in the continuum;
- Understand the key concepts of curriculum that underpin the IB Diploma Programme;
- Evaluate and use constructive criticism in different contexts.
- Specifically relate the IB Learner Profile to their teaching.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Critical Reading Task – Reciprocal teaching model (500 word equivalent) due between Weeks 2 and 7 (10%)
- Learner Profile Presentation (10 Mins;1000 word equivalent) due Week 4 (20%)
- Learner Profile Mind Map (1000 word equivalent) due Week 5 (20%)
- Essay : addressing International Education (2500 words) due Week 9 (50%)
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Nicky Dulfer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 9 January 2017 Teaching period 16 January 2017 to 12 March 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 January 2017 Census date 3 February 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 February 2017 Assessment period ends 17 March 2017 Term 1 contact information
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Nicky Dulfer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 10 July 2017 Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 10 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 11 July 2017 Census date 4 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 August 2017 Assessment period ends 15 September 2017 Term 3 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 10 February 2024