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The International Baccalaureate in
the HCSDHilton-Parma Chamber of
CommerceOctober 7, 2015
What is the International Baccalaureate? The International Baccalaureate (IB) began in 1968 in
Geneva, Switzerland. IB began its Diploma Programme (DP) for international
mobile students who were college-bound IB is a non-profit educational organization and is non-
governmental; sustained through IB World School fees 4 programmes: PYP (ages 3-12, began in 1997), MYP
(ages 11-16, began in 1994), DP (ages 16-19, began in 1968), and CP (ages 16-19, began in 2012)
The IB works with 4,267 schools in 150 countries Reputation for high-quality education Encourages a positive attitude toward learning Encourages international-mindedness
The IB MissionThe International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the IB works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
What does it mean to be internationally-minded?
Businesses speak of “international relations” or “global relations” - the “mindedness” piece is having this knowledge as well as the empathy/care for others around the world
Emphasis on: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, Reflective
Cultural understanding and celebration, political awareness, understanding of multiple perspectives, global awareness, recognition and development of universal human values
ExamplesLevel Traditional IB
Kindergarten Learn symbols of US
learn symbols of US and universal symbols – why do we have universal symbols and why are specific symbols important to countries?
8th Grade Read textbook excerpts about wars in American history
experienced a lesson in global awareness as veterans from various wars came to speak to students about their experiences in the military and how they helped change the course of history from their points-of-view
11th Grade Current event discussion: Displaying the Confederate flag
Connected with German students who have a similar experience and POV with the display of the Nazi flag
The 3 Programmes in Hilton Require study across a broad range of subjects drawing on
content from educational cultures across the world
Give special emphasis to language acquisition and development
Encourage learning connections across disciplines
Focus on developing the skills of learning (Approaches to Learning)
Provide students with opportunities for individual and collaborative inquiry, planning and research
Include a community service component requiring action and reflection
What are Approaches to Learning?
Skills which help students manage their own learning Provide a foundation for success in further education
and the world beyond the classroom The development of these skills is incorporated
throughout the units of learning
Approaches to LearningThinking (Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Transfer skills)Self-Management (Organization, Affective, Reflection skills)Research (Information Literacy, Media Literacy skills)Social (Collaboration Skills)Communication (Listening, Speaking, Presenting, Writing skills)
Approaches to Learning in Action
Northwood students used critical and creative thinking skills, organization skills, information and media literacy skills, and reflection skills to research playground equipment and bring it through the Design Cycle
Approaches to Learning in ActionQUEST graduates use research skills, social skills, organization skills, thinking skills, and communication skills to investigate a passion and take action to make the world a better place.Some example areas of passion:• Autism Awareness• Water Pollution• Stroke Prevention• Prostate Cancer Screening• Child Abduction Awareness• Child Hunger• Animal Abuse• Gender equality in the workforce
Approaches to Learning in ActionStudent Ambassadors from Merton Williams used communication and affective skills to share their strengths as a learner with Hilton East residents.
These students also used transfer and communication skills as they shared these strengths
with younger students in the district.
What does this mean for you? Hilton is graduating knowledgeable, principled
thinkers who independently solve problems. They are caring, open-minded, action-oriented young people who can reflect and communicate.
More than ever, our schools are the heart of our community – making connections outside of school to support learners is an integral part of implementating the IB Programes
IB has contributed to our “Destination District” label, which in turn, builds community growth and improves economy
