How do you create a central idea in IB?
Here is a summary of what makes a good central idea:
- It is a concept based generalisation.
- Children can access the language.
- It acts as a provocation for the children.
- It connects to other concepts within future units.
- It is organically transdisciplinary.
- You can find a clear summative assessment from the central idea.
How the World Works IB central idea?
How The World Works: Inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
What is a central idea and lines of inquiry?
Central Idea: The beliefs and values of a society provide a framework for social behavior. Lines of inquiry: The beliefs and values of cultures.
What is the central idea of sharing the planet?
Central Idea: The needs of organisms are met through their interdependence within an environment. Lines of Inquiry: Patterns in the basic needs of organisms. Similarities and relationships between humans and other organisms.
What is how we express ourselves?
How we express ourselves: an inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity, our appreciation of the aesthetic.
What are the 8 key concepts?
8 Key Concepts
- Yong Gi (Courage)
- Chung Shin Tong Il (Concentration)
- In Neh (Endurance)
- Chung Jik (Honesty)
- Kyum Son (Humility)
- Him Cho Chung (Control of Power)
- Shin Chook (Tension and Relaxation)
- Wan Gup (Speed Control)
Where is the central idea?
Finding the main idea
- at the beginning of paragraphs. The first sentence often explains the subject being discussed in the passage.
- in the concluding sentences of a paragraph. The main idea can be expressed as a summation of the information in the paragraph as well as a link to the information in the next paragraph.
What are examples of central idea?
Central Idea
- The central idea is the “big point” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader.
- Often the reader can find the central idea just by looking at the title.
- For example, a passage titled: “Why Students Should Have Less Homework” will include reasons for that idea.
Can a new IB teacher revise a central idea?
You can totally appreciate why new IB teachers are absolutely overwhelmed with the notion of writing or revising a central idea. Furthermore, you can understand why a candidate school would just copy a sample POI that is either posted on the Online Curriculum Centre or on another IB school’s website.
Why do you need a good central idea?
A good central idea will provide you with direction and it will be broad enough in its conceptual scope to bring depth to an inquiry. Now, of course, there are some very well written central ideas as well.
What are the three types of central ideas?
Over the years I have found there to be 3 types of central ideas: the good, the bad and the ugly. Here is one UGLY example that stuck with me ( for obvious reasons).
What is the aim of the IB programme?
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet. Central to this aim is international-mindedness.