培養孩子創意思維

HKTHK

回復 cstchan 的帖子

They are talking about Lutheran Academy.  If you click into the article in the website and then look at the pictures, you can clearly see the students holding a document with "Lutheran Academy" written on it.

HKTHK

回復 cstchan 的帖子

Does this mean they will do PYP and MYP under IB system and then switch to HK's NSS system?  Does this work? I thought the best part of IB was its DP program and that the other programs have more of a mixed review.

HKTHK

回復 cstchan 的帖子

Agreed, IBDP is not for everyone.  Some schools, such as ESF, do offer alternative curriculum or programs.

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

You have yelled and screamed.  But what is your point?  Which is the best system in your view?  How does IB not measure up?  

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

Why would 45 years of history be considered short?  Or are you referring to the MYP or PYP programs?

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

What is the key point in this survey that you are referencing?  

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

I never said the IB system is perfect in HK.  I just want to know why you are so critical of it as a curriculum.  In the article you posted, the author actually gave IB a slight edge over AP.  And there doesn't look to be much alternatives.  It is interesting that schools are experimenting with their own programs, but I don't think a school in HK experimenting with its own program will go very far in getting students to the top universities in the world.

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

Direct quotes from the article:
"Most objective observers tend to give the edge to the IB because it is a fully-developed program encompassing academic athletic, cultural, and social development components.   Seasoned education observer Jay Mathews of The Washington Post contends that “both programs are top notch.” When pressed to choose one over the other, he gave a slight edge to the IB"


"After helping to introduce the IB at Upper Canada College in 1997 and heading both a leading Canadian AP school and a leading IB school, I would also rate the IB as superior in terms of promoting deeper learning and student engagement"


An open question doesn't mean that one of the two alternatives cannot have an edge over the other.  It is just that a conclusion has not been reached.

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

The whole discussion started since you were highly critical of the IB, especially as it is applied in HK schools, and I thought you have something meaningful, insightful or intelligent to say.  While IB is not a panacea for HK curriculum problems, it is highly popular for good reasons.

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

I actually have read through most of the responses after I finished the articles.  I do believe in streaming and I don't worry much about dyslexic.  Not in the last few months, but some time ago, I have gone through the truthaboutib website as well.  

HKTHK

回復 talent2000 的帖子

I don't know why DBS IB program is part of the discussion.  There are many schools that offer IB in HK.  I do think highly of the IB DP program though it is not for everyone.  The MYP and PYP programs, on the other hand, are a lot more controversial and definitely not as high quality.

HKTHK

回復 shadeslayer 的帖子

shadeslayer  What was more distasteful, was talent's being so rude to, and critical of, comments with good intention

Yes, that was completely uncalled for but he is on much better behavior today.  And I do want to hear if he has something interesting to say.