Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB) (GC-INTEDIB) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in International Education (International Baccalaureate) should be able to:

• Demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills to perform competently as an IB teacher;
• Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their IB work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
• Understand the key concepts of IB curriculum policy formation and IB curriculum development;
• Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions in which they teach;
• Develop theoretical understandings of the International Baccalaureate; and
• Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum delivery modes of the IB as a model for professional learning.

Generic skills

On completion of this course students should be able to:

• Demonstrate essential knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of IB Education programmes
• Understand the key concepts of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy that underpin the IB
• Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
• Evaluate and reflect upon their teaching and on the work of the institutions/communities in which they teach;
• Demonstrate essential knowledge and skills in relation to effective curriculum, assessment and reporting and pedagogical design;
• Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
• Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions/communities in which they teach;
• Effectively use ICT to participate in learning communities as a source of professional learning;
• Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
• Apply research findings with creativity and initiative to professional practice;
• Evaluate and use critical reflection of educational writing and research; and
• Be able to articulate research in written and oral presentations.

Graduate attributes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in International Education (International Baccalaureate) engage with national and global issues and are attuned to internationalism and cultural diversity. They can apply knowledge, information and their own research in classrooms in a range of contexts and are effective oral and written communicators. Graduates have engaged with contemporary local, national and global issues and developed an understanding of the International Baccalaureate’s mission, purpose and philosophy. They have a high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment. Graduates are also aware of the social and cultural diversity in communities and can work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.