International Baccalaureate Intensive Online Program

EDUC 621: Teaching and Learning in the International Baccalaureate® Schools
Provides an overview of international education and the IB K-12 continuum, focusing on principles, standards and practices. Includes field observations in IB settings.
Dates: August 30, 2010 – November 19, 2010

EDUC 622: Curriculum Development Across IB Programs
This course explores the development of practical knowledge about the design and structure of the IB program curricular. It provides the foundation for understanding how the programs are implemented and how student learning within them is assessed.
Dates: November 29, 2010 – March 4, 2011 (break December 19 – January 2)

EDUC 623: Models and Strategies for Teaching and Learning in IB Schools
Examination of the theoretical and practical implications of curriculum models and strategies designed to appropriately address the needs of IB learners. Examines the capacity to interpret the IB curricular frameworks through the adoption of appropriate teaching strategies and techniques to ensure that programmatic outcomes are achieved.
Dates: March 7, 2011 – May 27, 2011

EDUC 624: Assessment and Learning in IB Schools
This course examines the broad understanding of informal and formal assessment and develops specific assessment techniques for the development of the IB learner. Furthermore, participants examine the influences of language, culture, ethnicity, gender and exceptionality on assessment of, and subsequent instruction for, the IB learner.
Dates: June 6, 2011 – August 26, 2011

EDUC 626: Inquiry Into Action – IB Teachers, Learners and Schools
Qualitative research methods are utilized to give students an opportunity to examine a school-based inquiry related to IB learners, teachers or schools. Students will apply inquiry, writing and research skills to a relevant issue in the field.
Dates: August 29, 2011 – November 18, 2011