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Undergraduate CUR-EDC481-2021

Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Programme

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$493 $743

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 31 May 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. identify the International Baccalaureate philosophy and guiding principles.
  2. examine and present existing research relating to the International Baccalaureate programmes implemented in schools around the world.
  3. design learning experiences according to the relevant International Baccalaureate programme.
  4. apply the processes of evaluation and assessment to meet the needs of the International Baccalaureate philosophy.
Topics covered
    • The nature of IB Programmes and the Learner Profile: International mindedness for individualised learning
    • Beliefs and values of the IB contained in the Standards and Practice Guidelines
    • Embedding quality: Inquiry-based learning into learning programmes
    • Overview of the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme
    • Assessment approaches in IB programmes
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject provides an overview to the key theories and principles relating to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. There is a focus on the fundamental concepts, learner profile and holistic learning. Issues relating to curriculum planning and assessment will be examined.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Research report (40%)
  • Designing a resource (60%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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3 available majors
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  • The Arts Education Major (Visual Arts)
  • English Education Major
  • HASS (Geography) Education Major

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