IB+Program+Reflection

Week 1's wiki entries are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, July 24th, 2011!
Read the IB mission statement below, then write at least two comments below in which you respond to the text, the questions I pose, or to each others' comments. In what ways does the goal of the IB progamme differ from the general goals of public schooling in the US? How is it the same? How do these ideas relate to you? What is emphasized? Why? =**IB Mission Statement:**= ==**The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.**==

**These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.**
Bryant D. I believe that the IB program differs from every other program in the U.S.A because it is the only international school that is recognized throughout the entire world. Another difference is that it is much more culturaly in tune with perspectives of all peoples everywhere. It places great emphasis on not only education, but critical thinking about profound subjects. O.Maturin : this program actually helps us meet the required curriculumn and pushes us more and it completely makes us stand out more from other people...but with this school budget cuts it affects us and it sort of limits us.

Vazquez S: Following up on a brief class discussion, is thinking of cheating on your partner cheating? Support your statement.

Nikki E: I see that some of your comments are being erased accidentally. We'll discuss the wiki in class tomorrow---for those of you who may be worried about it I hope that I can ease your worried mind by letting you know that everytime someone edits the page I am notified through email and can see what changes they've made. All corrections, things that are erased, etc. are there, so I do see that you have posted, regardless of whether it is now there or not. :-)

Cesar L. : IB helps us all prepare for University physicly and mentaly so when we do go to a University we can be acustomed to the work if not easyer. Cesar L: IB expands our knowledge and **Knowledge Is Power!**

Aaron C: Response to Melissa M. I think the IB program "encourage us to be active and compassionate" by encouraging us to complete 150 hours of community service that will reinforce the idea that we must help the community in order " to create a better and more peaceful world."

Jason M.: I think that the IB program differs from public schooling in which that it is more challenging and it can help expand our knowledge.

Na'Keenya J. i can already tell that by joining the IB program my preception of the world is going to change already. :) Cesar L. some one deleted my comments oh well:(.

S Vazquez: Why are motorcycle drivers allowed to have a passenger, when it is illegal to not buckle up on a car? Cesar L(comment on Santos' Vazquez) : A motorcycle isnt a car its nothing similar:p

Fernando G.: What is referred to "regular curriculum" is the common knowledge of what so many people have already known. The IB program helps expands our knowledge and perception of the world. For example, not only to just simply the knowledge of the culture or the government of most countries; however, also to understand why these countries develop these cultures they practice and why they follow certain rules and laws of their government.

Na"Keenya J. I think regular is rerfered to what the average person should know and that by being in the IB program we are saying that we surpass what everyone thinks is regular, however, is that true?

S Vazquez: Regular curriculum expects basic knowledge. The IB program assumes this knowledge has already been learned, and expects you to analyze it and strive for more knowledge. To us, regular is what most people do. Therefore when we assume the IB programm "expects more from you than regular curriculum" we infer, we are required to reach for what nobody has reached for.

Nikki E: Some of you are saying that the IB program expects more from you than "regular" curriculum---how does your perception of the world affect your ideas about what is "regular" and where you are in relationship to that, both nationally and internationally?

S Vazquez: I'm pretty sure we are supposed to post at the top... I believe the IB Programme shows one simple thing (not the only one). It shows that You are a Shepherd and not a sheep.

Xiomara_G: I think in order to make this statement true, students who join IB should already have at least one of these qualities to become "lifelong learners."

Nikki E: Yay! You got it now! Question for Xiomara...how might an IB student demonstrate that she/he has those qualities?

Fernando G.: "These programmes encourage students...become active, compassionate..." is basically stating that the IB program can help students become more discipline and more critical thinkers, I suppose

Ortiz Jesus : To break borders and bring young philosophers or thinkers like my self together ! Well both aim to increase our knowledge !

Ortiz Jesus : Response to Nikki E

Individual's actions and life experiences determine their perception, so taking in mind that every individual goes through life (in a different and unique way) with different actions and life experiences, we see things from a different perspective. But anyways, because of my perspective of the world, when I think of "regular" some times I compare it to “bad". The reason being that I've heard people conversing about their day and saying that it was "regular", and so I think, how can your day be "regular" or "normal” when people all over the world are dying, discrimination still prevails, and the media injects the brain with trash, shouldn't we strive for the best of humanity.

Ricardo Contreras _ The goals of the IB programmes differ from does of a general school in that IB pushes you more and wants you to gain a college experience before entering the campus. Also the IB programme strives to make you more open minded so you can see that other people con also be right as stated above in the IB Mission Statement.

Aaron C: The IB program emphasizes the responsibility of the students to strive for knowledge and understanding that is not expected from high school students or individuals of our age group.

O.Maturin : The IB program really wants you to be successful at your future and it might be a drag at the beginning but guess what ... it will eventually pay off once you start your college and you begin to work at what you love to do.

Melissa M. : How does the I.B programme "encourage us to be active and compassionate", also in what ways?

Michelle F : **"These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right."**

Noting not only what is stated in the IB Mission Statement above, but in the global nature of the International Baccalaureate Programme itself I believe that this curriculum aims to educate us regarding the distinct cultural values and concepts throughout the world in a deferential and indulging manner in such a way that we may grasp its content and take it as part of our own.

Its evident that what we have signed up for ( IB), is a rigorous if not demanding commitment. However as much as it differs from “Regular” courses, which in my opinion would not be much because it depends on the strength, perseverance and perspective of the student //not// on the difficultness or the quantity of the context, both curriculums strive for the same goal. To make of each of us __somebody deserving__ in this world..


 * "..knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect."**

Melissa M. : The I.B program is going to push us further than ever before, and challenge us in many ways.

Xiomara G.: An IB student does not necessarily need to publicly show one of these particular qualities, but more know the type of person they are and be honest to themselves about the person they truly are. Then they can decide if they are capable and worthy of joining IB.

Francisco M. : The I.B. program differs from public school in many ways. I think that the goal for most public school is to help students have a better future and probably go to college but the I.B. program's goal according to the statement is to teach people in an "intercultural" perspective making sure that factors like religion and ethnicity should not matter knowing that students who are enrolled in the I.B. program know that they are going to college.

Francisco M. : The I.B. mission statement emphasizes in the idea that this program is international and it is not kept in the perspective of one culture.

Ricardo C. : Although the IB programme will be stresful dificult at first, I'm sure it will all pay off.

Ryan A: The I.B. program encourages students to think in a global perspective, as opposed to public school's local mindset.

Joselyn G: Respond to fransicio's statement.... that isnt always the case. All schools strive for their students to proceed to have a better future. Even though students are enrolled in the I.B program not all of them will proceed to having a college education. However, the I.B program allows students to have a college experience so they will not have to freak out once they have their first offical college course. It allows them to be comfortable with knowing the rigorous expections colleges look for.

Joselyn G: Response to Ricardo... it will only pay off if you are willing to do the work and strive for a succesful future.

Nancy A: Personally, I already feel like it is a lot of work and it's only been the first week of school. Also, I know, that it isn't anything compared to the kind of work we will be doing in the future... (tomorrow probably).

Nancy A: However, that is exactly the mission of the IB program, to expose students to challenging material and rigorous work, that with responsibility, a methodical mind-set and the help of your fellow classmates, will be achievable.

Miguel L. : All students in the IB program must obtain a positive attitude in order to succeed. No negative thoughts should cross an IB students mind for it might interrupt their learning and advancement in the course(s). If you think you're gonna fail... there's more chances that you will fail.

Miguel L. : In addition to Joselyn G: Response to Ricardo... for those who think you can just wing IB and pass, you are wrong ! If your the type of person with a mindset that thinks homework is unneccesasary, you will most likely fail most assignments and tests in class. Homework is essential in order to understand what you've learned about in class.

Jane G: In response to Melissa's question: "How does the I.B programme "encourage us to be active and compassionate", also in what ways?" One of the ways that IB can make us more active and compassionate is with the 150 hours of community service. It relates to "help to create a better and more peaceful world", preparing us by first being active in our community. I'm pretty sure there are also more ways than this one.

Jane G: I think the IB program really emphasizes preparing us for college because most of us have the intent to be in the best colleges out there (???) which may also mean the ones outside of the U.S (It IS International). I also think it is trying to get us in the mindsets of people in powerful positions. Afterall, we have to be in the understanding (and tolerance?) of the world's opinions.

G.Romero: I agree with what Miguel said. Always have a positive attitude no matter what. Never give up no matter how challenging things get later on. Work hard everyday, show everyone you can do this, and before you know it we will be done.

Jose G: IB brings the students up to their maximum capacity while public schools just focus in the basics

G.Romero: The IB program is to test us to see if we are ready. Its to show us that who can take all the work and wont give up compared to who can not take the challenge and who will give up. Its going to show us and prepare us for college. Its to take us far beyone our limits everyday. Like the IB statement says that with our differences can also be right tells us even though we all got different opinions we all are right in our own way. Their is never a wrong answer. I know all of us IB students will be able to do well because if i can do it so can you.

Jose G: @G.Romero, i agree, IB gives us expirience and makes us stronger in order to succeed even in the hardest situations, and it shows us that hard work is what leads to success. Eduardo R: I believe the IB program that is offered at our school is different then school without the IB program because it challenges the students to expand their knowledge and pushes them to become better students and through the program we are encouraged to reach higher and set our goals Eduardo R: And the classes are thougght as if they are college classes which prepare us for classes after high school and get us ready for colleges and universities

Brenda S: In response to Santos.. I agree with Cesar. A motorcycle is nothing similar to a car, therefore, the laws that apply to cars..do not apply to motorcycles.

Brenda S: After reading the mission statement regarding the International Baccalaureate program.. I belive that this program will firmly establish values and knowledge upon those who are up for the challenge and take the course.