The Road to IB:An MYP and DP Overview for Parents

September 20, 2016

Agenda

1. Introductions and Purpose

2. The Middle Years Program

3. The Diploma Program

4. Q&A

Why IB?● student-centered teaching and learning● critical thinking skills● focus on life-long learning and skills such as:

○ time management ○ Organization○ writing ○ problem solving ○ analytical skills○ research skills○ communication

Teaching in the IB Programs● concept-based teaching and learning● diverse teaching strategies● inquiry-based approach where

students construct their own learning

● students learn to solve real-world problems

● Focus on developing skills and conceptual understandings

● all units in the MYP are analyzed using a statement of inquiry, which is a central idea that stems from the concepts discussed in the unit.

What is the MYP?● Five-year program: grades 6 through

10● Curricular framework that

encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world

● Baldwin became a candidate school for the MYP in May of 2014.

● Official IB Consultant assigned in August 2014, MYP Consultant visit October 2014, & April 2015, Authorization visit September 29 & 30,2016

What is the MYP?Eight subject areas:

Language and Literature in English & Spanish Individuals and Societies (social studies)SciencesMathematicsPhysical and Health EducationVisual and Performing Arts Design

Baldwin students also have the option of studying Language Acquisition in French or Spanish as a Second Language (SSL)

Electives in the MYP● Sixth and seventh grade students will enjoy 2

rotating exploratory courses per year (1 per semester). For the 6th and 7th grade, the elective options are Music, Art, French and Drama.

● Eighth grade electives are year-round and include Drama, Robotics, Art, French and Beginner’s Band.

● 8th - 10th grade elective options include Dance, Drama, Robotics, Art, French, Design Technology, International Relations, Economics, Cine y Literatura, Physical Fitness, and Band.

Community ServiceEncouraged and aligned with the Baldwin requirement:

6th grade: 5 hours

7th grade: 10 hours

8th grade: 15 hours

9th grade: 20 hours

10th grade: 25 hours

Personal Project● completed in 10th grade● individual body of work produced over an extended period

of time● students explore a topic they are passionate about● students learn to take a project to fruition, from

conceptualization to realization● students demonstrate their ability to reflect deeply on

the learning process● project culminates in a presentation to the school

community● conversations regarding the PP begin in the spring of 9th

grade

The MYP is Alive at Baldwin!● 100% of teachers have:

○ written and taught unit plans in the MYP format

○ received training

● ongoing professional development in-house and abroad

● Classrooms updated to facilitate student-centered teaching & learning

● Authorization visit expected September 29 & 30, 2016

● The DP curriculum aims to develop in students the ability to reason for themselves, rather than merely accumulate facts.

● It aims to enhance awareness of our common humanity, to encourage a sense of social responsibility, and to prepare students for higher education.

● It allows students the freedom to pursue their own needs and interests within a framework of a properly

balanced education.

The Diploma Program

The DP Essential Elements

● Standard Level and Higher Level courses in 6 subject areas

● CAS(Creativity, Action, Service)

● Extended Essay

● Theory of Knowledge course

Options for Baldwin Students in the DPFull Diploma:

● Six DP Subjects ● 3 HL/ 3 SL● Extended Essay● TOK 3 semesters● 150 hrs. CAS● External and Internal

Examinations● IB Diploma with Bilingual

Diploma option● Baldwin Diploma

DP Coursework and/or Certificates:

● Five or Six DP subjects● TOK 1 year (11th grade)● Varied SL and HL coursework● 150 hrs. of CAS● External exams for certificates● Baldwin Diploma

Counseling about the Diploma Program options begin in the fall of 10th grade

Full IB Diploma Candidate

Language A English SLLanguage A Spanish HLBiology HLChemistry SLMath HLHistory SLExtended Essay in Biology150 hours of CAS3 semesters TOK

Certificates Candidate (*Certificates in subjects of choice)

Language A HL*Language A Spanish SLChemistry SLMath SLPsychology SL*Visual Arts HL*150 hours CAS1 year TOK

DP Coursework Candidate

Language A SL EnglishLanguage A Spanish SL *Environmental Systems SLMath Studies SLEconomics SL150 hours CAS1 year TOK

Sample DP Coursework

SL: Standard Level CAS: Creativity, Action & ServiceHL: Higher Level TOK: Theory of Knowledge

Sample Student Schedule Full Diploma

Benefits of the Full Diploma-Colleges and Universities recognize the high potential for success of students who have been enrolled in IB DP courses.

-There is substantial college credit for IB coursework, exams and the completed diploma. Some universities may award up to 1.5 years of college credit (this varies with each university). Scholarships are also awarded in some states to full diploma recipients.

-The DP program helps to develop skills that prepare students for the rigor of college and professional life: time management skills, organizational skills, writing skills, problem solving and analytical skills, research skills, communication skills, interdisciplinary focus.

Implementation Timeline● MYP Candidacy (May

2014)/Authorization visit in September

● DP Candidacy (May 2015)/Authorization visit in October

● First full IB Diploma class in 2018-2019

● Ongoing student and parent workshops

Q&A