Reflecting Upon Leadership in the IB module (ED50047)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global non-profit educational foundation with more than 5,700 schools in 159 countries.

The primary mission of the International Baccalaureate is to develop and offer challenging educational programs for students globally.

With a strong focus on international awareness and inquiry-based learning, IB takes an inclusive and child-centred approach to education.

You will develop your understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) ethos. Key themes of this are:

• the conceptions of the self as a professional
• the role of reflective practice
• central beliefs around the purposes of education

You will be able to establish your professional leadership philosophy. You will develop a reflective practice, and develop as a pedagogical leader

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• explore the IB ethos and look at the leadership required to put it in place
• audit your capacities against the professional standards required in the IB
• form an action plan to support your own development needs
• critically analyse your action plan based on a range of appropriate literature, policy, and research

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• have a deeper understanding of your own leadership abilities
• form action plans to support your own development needs
• show your knowledge and understanding of leadership in the IB

Assignments / assessment

• 4,000 word essay with action plan (100%)

This module does not have a final exam

Teaching methods / timetable

The module is delivered online over 17 weeks. The learning and teaching will consist of the following:

• online seminars
• Q&A sessions
• formative feedback opportunities
• individual tutorial opportunities
• discussion boards
• pastoral support
• self-study
  • reading and completing associated tasks
  • asynchronous module materials
  • writing and working towards your final assessment
• peer-to-peer learning opportunities