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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