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2. De Ferrers and the IBDP Why?
Complements other routes
AS/A2, BTec, Applied AS/A2, L2. Personalised curriculum. Another pathway.
A group of (organised/able) students for whom the IBDP would be ideal.
Concerns over the direction of post 16 qualifications.
Holistic nature of the DP.
University preparation/recognition.
A lot was already in place Resources, staffing, CAS.
No prescribed direction post 16.
Profile of the College.
Increased impetus of International Mindedness ethos.
Staff new opportunities.
8. De Ferrers and the IBDP What?The Curriculum 6 subjects + the core 3 subjects at Higher level 4hrs (1-7 points)
3 subjects at Standard level 3 hrs (1-7 points)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 1 hr (1-3 points)plus
Extended Essay (EE)
plus
Creativity Action Service 3hrs (CAS)
9. Extended Essay (EE) Choice from all diploma subjects
4000 words
Investigate a topic of special interest for university research preparation
Supervised by a teacher (2-5 hours)
External assessment
10. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Critical reflection
How do I know what I know?
Reflect on the strengths and limitations of different ways of knowing
Promote clarity of thought and good judgement
Learning a new strategy on thinking
11. Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) Developing the whole student
Learning beyond the academics
Discovering more about self
Creativity eg: art; music
Action eg: sports; expeditions
Service eg: to community
Do, Discuss, Discover