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The IB collaborated with the ISA to develop and implement a Middle Years Program in 1994. The program aims to develop students subject-specific and interdisciplinary understanding while emphasising a shared responsibility to create a better world.
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The IB was acknowledged for its flexible career program which allowed students to prepare for employment / apprenticeships while still preparing students to become internationally minded members of their communities.
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First of its kind e-assessment was launched by the IB in 2015 for the MYP, providing opportunity for creative assessment while maintaining high quality outcomes for students.
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Many learning programs around the world have already made the shift from paper examinations to online examinations. I believe the IBDP will make this shift over the next decade, allowing for a more authentic assessment of students skills. This shift reflects the change we have seen overtime in regards to how students study and learn using technology.
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The IB will continue to develop and review their program and may choose to offer new subjects. Currently only two interdisciplinary subjects are offered (ESS& Literature and performance), there is scope for future interdisciplinary subjects such as STEM or stand alone subjects which will support students to meet the demands of an ever changing workforce.
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IBDP may potentially decide to change the weightings of their internal and external assessments. The change to a higher weighting in internal assessments may allow teachers more flexibility in supporting students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of various topics and skills.
