The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the School Library: Inquiry-Based Education

by Anthony Tilke

Overview

This book, a blend of practice and theory, shows how the school library can contribute to the success of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Written for librarians in schools that are applying to offer the program as well as those who already work with it, The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the School Library: Inquiry-Based Education provides information and strategies specifically relating libraries to the IBDP.

The guide includes information about the IBDP ranging from the subject matrix to unique aspects of the program, such as the Theory of Knowledge course, the Extended Essay requirement, and the Learner Profile. The book also discusses other important features of IB programs, such as internationalism and academic honesty. Finally, it blends theory and practice by providing details and findings from the only two-year research study to follow students and teachers through the IBDP. The study demonstrates the role of the school library in the program, showing how both students and teachers used and valued it. Each chapter concludes with a series of points or strategies for the librarian to reflect upon and/or use as the basis of action.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598846416
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/11/2011
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Anthony Tilke, PhD, is head of library at the International School of Amsterdam in The Netherlands, and has worked with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) for over ten years.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the IB 9

3 The IBDP Subject Matrix and Core Features 21

4 The Extended Essay 33

5 The IB Learner Profile and Academic Honesty 47

6 How Do IBDP Students Use the School Library? 57

7 Teachers, Administrators, and the Librarian in the IBDP 71

8 A Consumer-Focused School Library 81

9 Roles of the IBDP Library and Librarian 87

Appendixes

Appendix 1 Theory of Knowledge Resources for a School Library 97

Appendix 2 Examples of Library Information for Help-sheets and Library Websites 103

Appendix 3 Example of Library Booklist to Support Group 1 109

Appendix 4 Information Literacy-Related Research Concerning the IBDP 111

Appendix 5 Books on Essay Writing, the Extended Essay, and Abstracts 115

Appendix 6 Example of a Policy on Donation of IBDP Extended Essays to the School Library 117

Appendix 7 Glossary of IB Acronyms and Terminology 119

References 121

Index 131

Editorial Reviews

Within every chapter, librarians are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the program, responding to the needs of students and working with teachers. Seven appendixes include a list of TOK resources, a sample library help sheet for students, several book lists, and a sample policy for essay donations, followed by a glossary of terminology and acronyms, an extensive reference list, and a detailed index.” —School Library Jourbanal

“This book presents a realistic overview of what the current role of school libraries in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs look like. . . . Overall, the book is a reality check for media specialists, and will be especially useful for those working in an IB school.” —Library Media Connection

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