INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
IB CORE
IB Theory of Knowledge I [ CPHS only ] [ TOK I is required for all IB diploma candidates ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : IB diploma candidate or certificate scholar Intended Audience : Grades 11 or 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Identify and analyze the various kinds of justifications used to support knowledge
• Formulate , evaluate , and attempt to answer knowledge questions
• Examine how academic disciplines / areas of knowledge generate and shape knowledge
• Understand the roles played by ways of knowing in the construction of shared and personal knowledge
• Explore links between knowledge claims , knowledge questions , and areas of knowledge
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of different perspectives and be able to relate these to one ’ s own perspective
• Explore a real-life / contemporary situation from a TOK perspective in the exhibition Projects , Activities , etc .: TOK Exhibition
Projects , Activities , etc .: TOK presentation Instructional Focus : Students participate in frequent seminar discussions and research assignments , knowledge issues
IB Theory of Knowledge II [ CPHS only ] [ TOK II is required for all IB diploma candidates ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : IB Theory of Knowledge Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Identify and analyze the various kinds of justifications used to support knowledge .
• Formulate , evaluate , and attempt to answer knowledge questions
• Examine how academic disciplines / areas of knowledge generate and shape knowledge
• Understand the construction of shared and personal knowledge
• Explore links between knowledge claims , knowledge questions , and areas of knowledge
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of different perspectives and be able to relate these to one ’ s own perspective
• Write the TOK Prescribed Title - based upon 6 Prescribed Titles released yearly by the IB , as well as the Extended Essay . Projects , Activities , etc .: TOK presentation
Instructional Focus : Student-led discussions , faster pace and independent work
IB Personal and Professional Skills 11 Prerequisite / Selection Process : Admission to the IB Career Program Intended Audience : Students interested in pursuing an IB Career-Related Program diploma . Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes : By the end of the course , students will be able to :
• Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth Demonstrate the ability to apply thinking processes to personal and professional situations .
• Recognize and be able to articulate the value of cultural understanding and appreciation for diversity Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of communicating effectively and working collaboratively
• Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Ethical analysis of the chosen career field through discussion , collaboration , and writing
IB Personal and Professional Skills 12 [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Admission to the IB Career Program Intended Audience : Students interested in pursuing an IB Career-Related diploma Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Identify personal strengths and develop areas for growth
• Apply thinking processes to personal and professional situations .
• Recognize and be able to articulate the value of cultural understanding and appreciation for diversity
• Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of communicating effectively and working collaboratively
• Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Analysis of chosen field ( research ), reading and writing about the field from an ethical perspective Instructional Focus : Development of the self within the context of the workplace , critically examining chosen field .
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