International Baccalaureatte Learner Profile: Bringing a Positive Vibe to Global Citizenship
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61841/73kne052Keywords:
IB Learner Profile, Global Citizenship, Middle Years Programme International BaccalaureatteAbstract
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) was launched in 2015 in order to achieve sustainable development due to globalization impact. The changing of global context in term of workforce skills demands education to emphasis on both cognitive and non-cognitive aspects of learning. Thus, the role of education in promoting sustainable development was captured by SDG 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” and its corresponding targets. Specifically, Target 4.7 in SDG 4 urges countries to transform education by integrating values based learning in shaping students not only to be responsible citizens but play active role as global citizens. Malaysia has long been concerned in integrating values based learning through education which captured in the National Philosophy of Education and National Curriculum. However, the implementation of values based learning has been daunted by various challenges. The implementation of International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme among secondary school students of International Baccalaureate World School, Ministry of Education has succeeded in developing International Baccalaureate (IB) Learning Profile, thus, simultaneously inculcate and affirm students to be active global citizens. This study has implication on curriculum reformation and implementation of teaching and learning in schools.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation .
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.
