Educational Reform and International Baccalaureate in the Asia-Pacific

The need to reform secondary-level education to prepare young people for new economic realities has emerged. In an age of constant career changing cognitive flexibility is a top-priority skill to develop in today''s students. This shift requires methodological innovation that enhances children''s natural abilities as well as updated focused teacher education in order to prepare them adequately. Educational Reform and International Baccalaureate in the Asia-Pacific is a collection of innovative research that examines the development and implementation of IB curricula. Highlighting a wide range of topics including critical thinking student evaluation and teacher training this book is ideally designed for educators curriculum developers instructional designers administrative officials policymakers researchers academicians and students.