IB World - May 2007
Ethics in education
Ethics in international education is a hot topic and this issue’s theme has certainly captured the attention of our readers. In an exclusive interview, we spoke to Mary Warnock, a world-renowned ethical philosopher and writer on ethics in education. She gives us her views and explains why a school’s ethos is instrumental in teaching children moral right from wrong.
You’ll also find a great selection of thought-provoking articles showing how different IB World Schools are teaching students within an ethical framework. The cultural ethos of the IB is already well established to enable students to develop their own code of moral values: to see this in action, read the CAS Report in this issue, the amazing story of one former IB student who has dedicated his life to helping others.
It’s inspiring stuff!
Emma Mercer, editor
Playground takes moral highground
The role of schools and teachers in imparting a strong sense of right and wrong to their students is at the very core of our social structure, according to Baroness Warnock.
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A singular approach to plurality
Mathew White, IB coordinator at Geelong Grammar in Australia, explains the rationale for a new study of student attitudes to cultural identity.
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Seeing the big picture
The challenge of helping students to negotiate the moral maze is being tackled successfully by staff at the Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, India.
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Perfect head for business
International Heads Representative Committee chair Tony Flatley has found that his first love, mathematics, has stood him in good stead during his 34 years of teaching, says Pam Upton.
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As valuable in life as in the workplace
Leonard Mayer champions ethics at one of Mexico’s leading colleges
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Tell us what you think about...
IB World always welcomes ideas, suggestions, thoughts and pictures from contributors around the world. In every issue we invite contributions on set themes. For the next two issues, these themes are:
September 2007
The changing face of the IB
It’s time to dispel some of the myths surrounding IB. How do you feel IB has changed – for the better or for the worse? What outdated opinions of IB need redressing – for example, issues of access, special needs provision, the IB as a globally recognized qualification…
Copy deadline: 15 June
January 2008
International-mindedness and the teacher’s role
How should teachers instill a global awareness in students? Why is it important for teachers to be internationally aware? What example should teachers set to students?
Copy deadline: 12 October
As well as our themed features, IB World also carries regular features: do you know anyone who has had a career change to become a teacher? Are there any fantastic teaching resources you use in the classroom that other teachers should know about? Could you write about a day in your class for our diary page?
If you are interested in writing for IB World, please email the editor on editor@ibo.org to discuss ideas..
