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There are over 5,000 IB World Schools in 150 countries globally. IB programs are renowned for their excellence, notably the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), enabling access to top universities worldwide. The IB is more than just its courses; how each school fosters, IB skills and learners is unique.
Stamford American School is an IB world school offering the IBDP. An American standards-based curriculum combined with unique programs makes the Stamford approach to the IBDP special in Hong Kong.
Nurturing Skills and Attitudes
The IB has a clear vision for its learners. The vision is translated into IB Learner Profile and Attitudes to learning (ATL’s), two elements unique to the IB that guide all IB learners towards developing attributes and skills crucial in building a better world. Some examples from the ATL’s are communication, critical thinking, time management, creativity, and reflection.
Students at Stamford begin their path to become IB learners as soon as they start school by introducing the Learner Profile, which becomes the set of attributes they will strive to develop. Before embarking on their graduation journey, Stamford teachers work closely with students to embed the necessary skills to drive their approach to academics and real-life challenges. For example, during the Mission Inspire STEMinn project week, Grade 5 students were challenged to create a lunar base for four astronauts to survive for two weeks. Working in groups (collaboration), students had to design a base together (creativity and critical thinking) and, after presenting their ideas, consider what they might change or do differently next time (reflection). Hands-on projects like these are deemed inquiry-led, where teachers support and students actively drive the learning. This approach to education that fosters skills and curiosity is more aligned with the real world; when in the workforce, those who shine problem solve and explore how to drive new innovative ideas or processes…
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