September 30, 2019
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Concept-based learning is an approach which excites me- it moves away from subject specific content and instead focuses on ‘big ideas’ that span various subject areas. For example, children may learn about ‘change’. They may do this through change of value in mathematics, change of leaders in history and through studying the life cycle in … Continue reading IB; Concept-based learning → Continue reading
April 25, 2019
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Comments Off on Is Daydreaming Terminally Dated?
Blaze, what do you mean by “Is daydreaming terminally dated?”- I hear you ask. Daydreaming is a natural and often subconscious process for our brain and therefore is not something that can dwindle and become dated! Perhaps, yes. However, I beg to differ. The Oxford definition of daydreaming is: “A series of pleasant thoughts that distracts […] Continue reading
September 8, 2018
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Comments Off on Introduction to International Baccalaureate
Reflective Activity 1 How do the IB aims align with the main aims of CfE? The aims of CfE focus on providing pupils with not just the knowledge but also the skills and attributes they need to develop into responsible citizens. This aligns with IB in their aim to create pupils who are “active and […] Continue reading
August 20, 2018
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IB is based on a learning community aiming to help remove the boundaries which separate languages, countries and cultures, allowing people to work together and communicate more freely. Their 10 core values reflect these aims of developing an intercultural understanding and respect amongst each individual part of the IB programme. The aims of the IB […] Continue reading
August 12, 2018
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This post covers my reflections upon the first online module for the International Baccalaureate elective, comparing the IB Programme to the Curriculum for Excellence. Reflective Activity 1: How do the IB aims align with the main aims of CfE? The aims of CfE focus upon providing students with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary in […] Continue reading
