IB World - September 2007
The changing face of IB
In this issue we are celebrating change. What does change mean to you – new possibilities, new times ahead, new goals?
Giving us his views on changes in education is leading psychologist and educational researcher Howard Gardner. In an exclusive interview on p10, he explains how shifts in teachers’ roles are transforming the classroom. Anyone familiar with Professor Gardner’s work on multiple intelligences will be interested to hear how his thinking is influencing IB and leading to educational reform around the world.
It is exciting to be part of a global and forward-thinking organization, a view shared by our four writers in this issue’s opinions page on p16. If anyone remains unconvinced, show them our myth-busting feature on p14, which challenges misconceptions about the IB and reminds us why we chose to follow this truly international system.
On the subject of change… you may notice this issue looks a bit different. As we look to the future, what better time to introduce IB World’s new image, which goes hand in hand with the IB’s new visual identity. Do email editor@ibo.org and let us know what you think.
Emma Mercer, editor
Rules for a new kind of class
Professor Howard Gardner discusses changing approaches to learning and what this holds for the future of education
More - Rules for a new kind of class
Learning revolution work hard, play hard - Going against the flow
The foresight and determination of one teacher to bring IB’s global outlook to all the students in her Beirut school has opened their eyes to a new way of learning and changed their lives forever, says Reem Haddad
More - Learning revolution work hard, play hard - Going against the flow
Myth busters
As a matter of fact...
You would be amazed at what some people believe about the IB, so here’s some accurate information to turn 10 of the biggest misconceptions on their heads
Profile: Sir John Daniel, Mister Education
Sir John Daniel has devoted his life to learning. He has served on the IB’s Council of Foundation and is a champion of international teaching programmes, says Pam Upton
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