Are IB schools based on solid educational theory, methodology and best practices?
IB Schools combine research and best practices from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant and engaging educational framework for all children. (Vygotsky, Gardner, Marzano etc.) Question: Does the IBO have a specific curriculum? Answer: The IB framework does not replace state or district learning standards. It expands on them to provide an international perspective that relates Bellingham, Washington and the United States to the larger global community. At the heart of the PYP philosophy is a commitment to structured inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning. Six trans-disciplinary themes provide the framework for the exploration of knowledge. Teachers and students are guided by these themes as they design curricular units of investigation and study. Students explore subject areas through these themes, often in ways that transcend conventional subject boundaries. In the process, they develop an understandi
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