Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB)
Graduate Certificate in International Education (IB)
This course is for practising teachers who are passionate about education and interested in the IB philosophy. Whether you’re in the early stages of your career and you want to expand your career opportunities, or you have taught for many years and you’re looking to upskill and improve their teaching…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for practising teachers who are passionate about education and interested in the IB philosophy. Whether you’re in the early stages of your career and you want to expand your career opportunities, or you have taught for many years and you’re looking to upskill and improve their teaching quality, this internationally recognised qualification is for you.
This course is designed to produce teachers with expertise and specialist knowledge in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. As a student of this course, you will also gain high-quality professional development that encourages critical thinking and self-reflection.
What you will learn
THEORIES AND CONCEPTS OF THE IB PHILOSOPHY
You will develop a deep understanding of the philosophy of the IB, international education, values education, and the centrality of the Learner Profile, as well as exploring theoretical implications of international mindedness in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme.
TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING
You will learn the tools and strategies for assessing student learning and the extent to which these encourage critical thinking and meet the diverse needs of students.
THE ABILITY TO DESIGN AND CRITIQUE CURRICULUM
You’ll obtain the skills to design and critique curricula that incorporates PYP, MYP and/or DP standards and practices, and addresses the objectives of subject specific and core element related learning.
Career outcomes
Over the past five years the number of schools offering the International Baccalaureate has grown exponentially worldwide, with almost fifty per cent more institutions adopting the teaching framework. The increased demand for skilled professionals of the IB positions graduates of this program as preferred candidates in the classroom, to bridge gaps in knowledge and guide students to find their own answers.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
