In Search of the Characteristics IB Educational System and Backward Design

Abstract

International Baccalaureate(IB), which is spreading around the world, transcends the boundaries of the specific subject. It focuses on the international perspective and emphasizes working together with others through fusion and harmony. It teaches creative and practical ability to solve complicated problems. We need people who can work with others to solve the problem with their own personality. Through education, students can grow into either passive and trapped thinkers, or active and open minded thinkers. To become a person of the capabilities and skills who is required by the present age, he must be able to access a lot of information and use what he has learned. Thus, the purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics of curricula meanings of IB educational System and its implications. The main reason of this study is to explore the signification of IB curriculum, the relevance of IB educational system and backward design by analyzing the previous educational implications and the discussions.