深圳南山國際學校:成為DP學生的三個理由 Three reasons to consider bec

成為DP學生的三個理由 Three reasons to consider becoming an IB DP student

At ISNS, students are afforded the opportunity to build their knowledge of the IB learner profile from an early age and develop the Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills they will need to be successful in both their academic and personal development.

在ISNS，學生從低年級起就開始建立他們對IB學習者培養(yǎng)目標的概念，并發(fā)展他們在學業(yè)和個人發(fā)展方面取得成功所需的學習方法(ATL)技能。

The IB Diploma Programm (DP) is a rigorous, challenging, and balanced two-year university preparation programme for students aged 16 to 19. The IB supports its schools by providing outstanding research-based education, developing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding. Established in 1968, the Diploma Programme (DP) is the oldest of the IB programmes and therefore has numerous amounts of research to support why it is one of the best university preparatory curriculums in the world.

IB 文憑項目 (DP)面向16至19歲的學生，是一個嚴格的，具有挑戰(zhàn)性的，且全面綜合的兩年制大學預科課程。IB世界組織為其體系下的學校提供高水平的探究為基礎的教育課程，幫助學生學習和深入理解各學科和跨學科的知識。文憑項目(DP)成立于1968年，是IB課程中最早的課程項目。大量的研究結果表明它是世界上最出色的大學預科課程之一。

(Infographic produced by ibo.org)

With a strong emphasis on research to support the benefits of this programme, here are THREE REASONS WHY YOUR CHILD(REN) SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING THE IB DP.

文憑項目非常側(cè)重研究性學習，我們根據(jù)文憑項目這一特點帶來的益處和優(yōu)勢在此列出了您的孩子應該考慮選擇IB DP的三個理由。

1. CHOICE: The IB DP offers a variety of courses that are catered to the interests of each student. This means that students will take ownership of their own learning. Starting in Grade 9 and 10, along with working side by side to our university counsellors, students narrow the focus of their studies. We encourage students to work backward, with their university and career goals in mind. ISNS also offers different streams besides the full DP, including IB DP course certificates and New Brunswick streams, for students that may want to focus more on extracurricular activities, such as art, sport, music, and technology.

選擇：IB DP提供種類繁多的課程，以滿足每個學生的興趣。這就意味著學生是學習的主導者。從9年級，10年級開始，在大學升學指導顧問的輔助下，學生將逐步細化，具像化所選課程。通常，我們建議學生根據(jù)計劃申請的大學和專業(yè)情況以及將來從事的職業(yè)倒推，以確定目前所選的課程。除全DP文憑這條路徑之外，對于想要專注于從事藝術，運動，音樂，科技等領域的學生，ISNS還提供了多種可供選擇的路徑。比如，IB DP 課程證書和加拿大新布倫威克省高中畢業(yè)文憑。

“A common thread that emerged from participant life stories was that the IB has the potential to powerfully shape the lives of students who participate in its programmes.”

“從課程學習者的人生經(jīng)歷中提煉出一個共同的特點，那就是IB通過其項目課程，有力地塑造了其學習者的生活。” (Wright, K. 2015)

2. INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION: The IB is recognized and valued by universities around the world. They understand the rigors of the programme and the lifelong skills that DP graduates develop. These qualities translate to DP graduates being more prepared for university studies than their counterparts. Not only do IB DP graduates get into universities more frequently, but more importantly, the students are more likely to graduate from university and pursue post-graduate studies.

國際認可度：IB在全球范圍內(nèi)得到大學的認可和關注。他們對該項目的嚴苛度和DP畢業(yè)生所具備的終身技能有著清晰的認識。這些特質(zhì)使DP畢業(yè)生與其他競爭者相比，在面對大學課程挑戰(zhàn)時，具有更加明顯的優(yōu)勢。IB DP的畢業(yè)生不僅升學率更高，并且在大學畢業(yè)后繼續(xù)深造研究的可能性更高。

“DP graduates were significantly more likely to persist and to complete college than their non-DP counterparts. Qualitative data also indicated that DP graduates were better able to adjust to the rigors of university coursework; students specifically highlighted a number of skills gained through participation in the DP, including critical thinking, time management, and research skills”.

“DP學生明顯比其他非DP項目的學生更可能勝任并完成大學的學業(yè)。質(zhì)性研究的數(shù)據(jù)也同時表明了DP畢業(yè)生能夠在面對嚴格的大學課程時，更好地調(diào)整狀態(tài);學生特別強調(diào)了一系列在DP學習階段所培養(yǎng)的技能，包括批判性思考，時間管理和各種研究技能”(Conley, McGaughy, Davis-Molin, Farkas and Fukuda, 2014)。

3. TEACHING LIFELONG SKILLS: By studying in the IB, students develop core skills to lead balanced and successful lives. Across the research, DP students have been cited as demonstrating the following skills:

教授終身技能：通過IB課程的學習，學生得以培養(yǎng)核心技能，從而在生活中保持平衡，獲得成功。在研究性學習當中，學生展現(xiàn)了以下技能：

an understanding of and appreciation for research

presentation and communication skills

report writing skills

international-mindedness and cultural understanding

time management skills and organizational skills

critical thinking, inquiry, and problem solving

strong language and writing skills

a sense of responsibility for the community because of CAS

對研究的理解

演講和溝通的技能

撰寫報告的技能

國際胸懷和對文化的理解

時間管理和組織能力

批判性思考，探究和解決問題的能力

較高的語言和寫作技能

通過參與CAS項目培養(yǎng)的社區(qū)責任感

“Compared to their non-IB peers, DP students generally perceived their classrooms as more rigorous, participated in more extra-curricular activities and had higher educational aspirations. Preliminary findings of DP alumni indicated that this group of students transitioned smoothly to college, had strong study skills and demonstrated self-efficacy and resilience.”

與非IB課程的同齡學習者相比，DP學生普遍認為他們的課程更為嚴格，要參與更多額外的課程活動并且有著較高的課程要求。關于已從DP項目畢業(yè)的學生的初步研究發(fā)現(xiàn)這些學生在從高中向大學生活學習的過渡更為順利，有著更強的學習能力，同時也展現(xiàn)出更高的自我效能和韌性。- (Aldana and Mayer 2017)

If you would like to learn more, attend our parent workshop “Intro to DP”, TODAY, Thursday February 21, 2019, at 5:15 PM in the main auditorium.

如果您想了解更多信息，請參加“DP項目介紹”家長工作坊活動。時間是2019年2月21日，今天下午5:15，地點為五層禮堂。

We promise to share with you many more reasons why the IB Diploma Programme is so valued at ISNS.

屆時我們將向您說明更多在ISNS IB 文憑項目如此重要的原因。

Best regards,

祝好，

Brian Kelley

IB Diploma Coordinator