Why do many International schools prefer IGCSE to MYP considering the seamless transition from IBMYP to IB Diploma?

By

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY3

Introduction3

Methodology3

LITERATURE REVIEW5

Background6

Theoretical framework9

Ethical concerns9

Relevance to professional context and leadership11

History, Philosophy, Aims and Objectives11

LESSONS LEARNT (WHAT I WANT TO TELL)13

Performance of IGCSE schools16

Reasons to Select IGCSE17

RELEVANCE & IMPLICATIONS18

What is a Cambridge International Centre? What is an Edexcel Centre or a London Examinations Centre?20

Summary21

CONCLUSION22

References25



Why do many International schools prefer IGCSE to MYP considering the seamless transition from IBMYP to IB Diploma?

Introduction and Methodology

Introduction

The purpose of schooling in the United States has been debated since colonial times. The discussion of an academic curriculum versus vocational education has lasted into the 21st century (Darling 2009, 8). IB is increasingly popular in the international school community. However, there are many schools particularly with a British orientation adopting IB diploma programme and retaining IGCSE rather than moving to IBMYP. This may be considered surprising considering the apparent seamless transition from IBMYP to IB Diploma. Why do many schools prefer IGCSE Formative versus summative assessments

Perhaps schools who follow the IGCSE programme should reconsider their decisions which might not be based solely on pedagogy. On the other hand, has the MYP proved an effective choice for those schools who have taken this route? The evidence and the evaluation may be helpful to schools making decisions about their middle years curriculum (practicalities of setting up MYP, training, resources, constructing programmes, problems with external examinations), for parents and students deciding on which choice to go for.

Methodology

Secondary research was conducted through a number of sources, including libraries & the Internet. A number of libraries were visited for gathering valuable data from textbooks & journals. The Internet was also a major tool in obtaining relevant information, leading to search for a no. of articles in journals & newspapers from database. To prove the hypothesis, a research was conducted with the help of a three-step process which involved construction of an item pool, validation of the items, & pilot testing of the items. Also the data have been gathered through various sources out of which some are on line while some are on paper.

The main conclusive data are the result of a thorough analysis of the material found online. The research involved analyzing the news postings on the web over a phase of years. The approach employed was reading the abstract or body of each publication.

This type of research is often less costly than surveys and is extremely effective in acquiring information. It is often the method of choice in instances where quantitative measurement is not required. The research encompasses the publications, articles and similar studies accessible on the internet. Keeping in view the approach taken in earlier studies the research began with a broad analysis of the existing literature. The findings & conclusions are based on the secondary data.

The methodology used for the purpose of this research is based on the secondary data. This research is more or less based on the literature review & the conclusions are drawn ...