JC1 - Introduction to IB

What are the primary goals of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program?

• a) To promote international understanding and intercultural awareness

• b) To develop challenging programs of international education

• c) To encourage students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners

• d) All of the above

The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through:

• a) Encouraging students to develop their own beliefs and values

• b) Fostering global citizenship and leadership skills

• c) Raising awareness of global issues and taking action to address them

• d) All of the above

Which of the following best describes the IB Learner Profile?

• a) A set of attributes that IB schools develop in students to promote international mindedness

• b) A list of academic subjects students must excel in to graduate from an IB school

• c) A framework that outlines the curriculum structure of the IB program

• d) None of the above

Which is an example of how an IB program might encourage students to demonstrate the attribute of being a 'Risk-taker.'

• Reading books in a familiar genre
• Sticking to routine tasks
• Avoiding any new challenges
• Engaging in challenging projects or activities that push students out of their comfort zones.

How does the IB program promote global awareness and international understanding among students?

How does the IB program encourage students to become principled individuals? Provide an example.

Which of the following is NOT one of the IB Learner Profile attributes?

• Open-minded
• Reflective
• Knowledgeable
• Courage

Discuss how the attribute of being reflective is integrated into the IB program. Why is reflection important in an educational context?

How does the IB program promote the concept of international-mindedness among its students?

• By promoting isolationism
• By discouraging critical thinking
• By limiting exposure to diverse cultures
• By incorporating a global perspective into the curriculum, encouraging students to consider multiple viewpoints, fostering intercultural understanding and respect, and emphasizing the importance of being active global citizens.

Choose one of the IB Learner Profile attributes (e.g., knowledgeable, caring, balanced) and describe how it is fostered within the IB curriculum. Provide specific examples.