Over the past 2 years I have been completing my certification to become an IB educator. This program has led to many great discussions with classmates which helped to depict the ways in which IB sets itself apart from other forms of education with its uniquely IB approach. This approach begins with Theory of Knowledge (TOK), is bolstered by Community, Activity and Service (CAS) and is rounded out with an Extended Essay that encapsulates the international mindedness that is taught and fostered throughout this curriculum. The many ways in which the IB Program sets students up for future success is abundant in both “hard” and “soft” skills that are used well beyond the walls of the classroom. This is exemplified via the IB Learner Profile where students can expect to grow as international individuals based on the enhancement of 10 key attributes that help to personify what it means to be an IB student. As a future IB educator, I look forward to creating relatable, enlightening, and challenging lessons that my students can reflect on and critically assess to help them better understand the curriculum and world around them.
