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I Collegi del Mondo Unito e il programma IB Laura Arnoldo Trento, 15 ottobre 2016 Seminario CLIL-ing me softly
I Collegi del Mondo Unito e il programma IB
Laura Arnoldo
Trento, 15 ottobre 2016
Seminario
CLIL-ing me softly
United World College of the Adriatic
Duino (Trieste)
UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable
future
Students choose a subject from each group to achieve academic breadth: – Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
– Group 2: Language Acquisition
– Group 3: Individuals and Societies
– Group 4: Sciences
– Group 5: Mathematics
– Group 6: The Arts
– Core Subjects: Extended Essay (EE); Theory of Knowledge(ToK); Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
The IB Diploma
The IB Diploma
Subjects 3 Higher Level (HL) 240 hours 3 Standard Level (SL) 150 hours Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Diploma Point Score All subjects are graded from 1 - 7 1 - 3 bonus points available for ToK/EE Maximum Diploma score = 45 points (6x7) Minimum Diploma pass = 24 points
• Students research a topic of their choice in-depth
• Fosters independent research skills
• 4000 words (like a dissertation)
• One of the most demanding yet rewarding aspects of the IB
The Extended Essay (EE)
• Examples:
• What was the effect of Modernism on the poetry of E.E. Cummings?
• The Implication of the Introduction of Women’s Only Transportation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the Context of Gender Inequality.
The Extended Essay (EE)
• Examples:
• A study on the effect of vitamin A, B1, C and D3, on the growth of pulses, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and pea (Pisum sativum L.)
• Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, equals or opposites?
The Extended Essay (EE)
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
•How do we know what we ‘know’? •Students explore knowledge issues, ways of knowing and ethics. •Assessed with 1,000-word essay and a group or solo presentation
Creativity Activity Service
(CAS)
How do I make my choices?
• What do you enjoy?
• What subjects are you good at?
• What subjects might you need for a given degree course and/or career choice?
• What are the specific requirements for the country where I intend to undertake higher education?
Biology course content
Biology course content
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I
understand.
Confucius
Assessment objectives for sciences
Format of the guide
Types of questions
multiple choice questions
short answer questions
extended response questions
data-based questions
short answer questions based on
experimental skills and techniques
Final grade
Core syllabus + option (exams) 80%
Internal assessment (individual investigation)
20%
Tot 100%
Teaching strategies
Make the students feel comfortable
Start with familiar words and gradually move to more difficult and specific words
Use objects to explain definitions
Choose your pictures carefully
Draw on the board
Tips for the class
Bad example
Better example
Tips for the class
Allow students to use a dictionary or an online translator
Students can listen to the lesson and look at their book at the same time
Try to use very simple words, even childish words
Write the keywords or the most difficult words on the board
Use objects to explain definitions and concepts
Explain words through their latin and greek origin
Repeat the same sentence in different ways
Let the student work in pairs/groups with different English levels
Project videos with subtitles
Tips for preparing the lessons
When preparing lessons, take notes with definitions and key words you will need to use
Predict the students’ questions (and your answer!)
Check the pronunciation of the words you will be using (dictionary or youtube)
Grammar: conditionals and comparatives
Tips for the students
Taking notes in English
Studying on the book
Building a glossary
Practicing with writing and speaking
Course textbooks
IB Biology Course Book 2014 edition: Oxford IB Diploma Programme (International Baccalaureate) ISBN-10: 0198392117
Biology Study Guide 2014 edition: Oxford IB Diploma Programme ISBN-10: 0198393512
Pearson Baccalaureate Biology Higher Level 2nd Edition Print and eBook Bundle for the IB Diploma (Pearson International Baccalaureate Diploma: International Editions) ISBN-10: 1447959000
NB: these books are available also for other subjects
Biology for the IB Diploma Coursebook: Cambridge ISBN-10: 1107654602
ACTIVITIES: IB Biology Student Workbook: Biozone ISBN-10: 1927173930
IB Biology Model Answers: Biozone ISBN-10: 1927173949
NB: these books are available also for other subjects
To prepare lessons
Biology: A Global Approach (Pearson global edition) Campbell, Reece, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Jackson ISBN-10: 1292008652
Life: The Science of Biology Sadava ISBN-10: 1429298642
To prepare tests
IB question bank (questions from past IB exams and model answers (www.ibo.org)
Inthinking (subscription) www.thinkib.net
Useful websites
Activities: Inthinking (subscription) www.thinkib.net https://www.thebiozone.com/weblink/ib-3169/ www.tes.com http://www.contentextra.com/bacconline/OnlineResources/OnlineResources.aspx https://www.ibiology.org/
Videos: http://statedclearly.com/
Practicals: http://www.vernier.com/experiments/ http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/ http://www.saps.org.uk/ http://seniorbiology.com/
Sources
• International Baccalaureate Organization www.ibo.org
Grazie per la vostra attenzione!
Contact: Laura Arnoldo Teacher of Biology Collegio del Mondo Unito dell'Adriatico O.N.L.U.S. UWC Adriatic Loc. Duino-Devin 29 I-34011 Duino Aurisina (Italy) Tel: 040 3739303 Email: [email protected]
