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IB certificates in leadership

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Empowering leaders to make a difference

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Which IB leadership certificate is right for me?

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IB certificate in leadership practice

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Our university network

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IB certificate in leadership research

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Our university network

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Make an impact

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the international Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers four high-quality and challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of schools. For over 40 years, the programmes have gained a reputation for their high academic standards, for preparing students for life in a globalized 21st century, and for helping to develop the future citizens who will create a better, more peaceful world.

iB educator certificates

In an effort to expand the range of IB professional development experiences and to offer additional professional learning opportunities to prospective and current IB practitioners, the IB partners with prestigious universities and institutions from around the world to offer IB certificates in teachingand learning and IB certificates in leadership.

IB certificate in

teaching and

learning

IB advanced

certificate in

teaching and

learning research

IB certificate in

leadership

practice

IB advanced

certificate in

leadership

research

Obtaining an IB educator certificate can enrich your career in education, open new doors, and expand your vision of inquiry and reflective practice. Whether you are new to the IB or an experienced IB school leader, one of our distinguished universities in the IB network has a degree programme that can support your educational goals and interests.

Several bachelors and masters programmes, as well as graduate certificates are available to choose from, many of which offer convenient distance-learning options to accommodate different locations and busy schedules.

While pursuing your degree through one of these IB recognized universities, you will have access to the rich resources of the IB community. If you register for an IB educator certificate, you will receive access to the online curriculum centre (OCC) that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in IB programmes and online resources and connects you to a community of IB practitioners around the world. Moreover, you will also be able to research with world class academics at our universities and take advantage of some of the many prestigious research centers available through through the IB university network.

Leading across cultures

When you achieve an IB certificate in leadership, you can inspire and guide a school community to implement and sustain IB programmes at IB World Schools. IB certificates in leadership affirm the principles and practices associated with leading in the wider IB community as well as within an IB World School. The IB’s leadership framework offers two distinct leadership development experiences for IB certification.

• IB certificate in leadership practice

• IB advanced certificate in leadership research

Mission stateMent

The International Baccalaureate

aims to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring

young people who help to create

a better and more peaceful

world through intercultural

understanding and respect.

To this end the organization

works with schools,

governments and international

organizations to develop

challenging programmes of

international education and

rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage

students across the world to

become active, compassionate

and lifelong learners who

understand that other people,

with their differences, can also

be right.

“IB professional development

encourages our community

to be critical, self-reflective

educators, dedicated to

life-long learning and continuous

improvement.”

Anthony Tait, Global Professional

Development Director,

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iB certificates in leadership

Empowering leaders to make a difference

Along with the degree that you receive from a recognized university, the IB certificate in leadership practice and the IB advanced certificate in leadership research formally acknowledge an understanding of the principles and practices of leadership associated with becoming an IB World School and implementing the four IB programmes. The IB

certificates are achieved through undertaking specific IB-recognized leadership courses. These courses allow you to build and reflect on the leadership capabilities that are involved in authorization and evaluation at an IB World School and implementing and sustaining IB programmes.

Individuals certificated in IB leadership inspire and guide school communities to implement and sustain IB programmes at IB World Schools. IB certificates in leadership acknowledge understanding of the principles and practices associated with leading in an IB World School and wider IB community.

The IB offers two distinct IB certification experiences in leadership development:

• The IB certificate in leadership practice supports educators and administrators who want to improve their leadership

capabilities or career aspirations in an IB context. Participants develop and refine their ability to take on leadership responsibilities and understand their role in guiding a school through IB authorization and implementation.

• The IB advanced certificate in leadership research uses rigorous investigative work to give educators and

administrators a more profound understanding of IB leadership responsibilities and capabilities. It includes research within the context of IB leadership as well as deep reflection on personal leadership practice.

The IB’s highly acclaimed, research-based curriculum will encourage you to think critically and develop open-mindedness and respect for individuals at the world at large.

Which IB leadership certificate is right for me?

The IB offers two distinct certification experiences in leadership:

iB certificate in leadership practice

iB advanced certificate in leadership research

Who can participate

• IB coordinators and aspiring teacher/leaders • New administrators in IB World Schools

• Teachers and administrators from non-IB schools who wish to develop understandings of leadership in an IB context

• Individuals who have already gained leadership experience in IB contexts

• School heads, curriculum coordinators, heads of department and professional development leaders who wish to reflect upon their own leadership capabilities and issues in the contexts in which they are working.

IB certificate in leadership practice

The IB certificate in leadership practice is for those who want to develop their capacity to take on leadership responsibilities in IB contexts. It recognizes the applied understanding of the role that leadership plays in taking a school through authorization, and addresses issues related to the implementation of one or more IB programmes.

Draw upon the experience,

expertise and resources of

prestigious universities from

around the world as you work

toward your IB certificate.

our university network

Flinders University

Adelaide, Australia

Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning

Hong Kong

International Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Change

Royal Roads University

Victoria, Canada

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management

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IB advanced certificate in leadership research

The IB advanced certificate in leadership research develops students’ profound understanding of leadership

responsibilities and capabilities through rigorous investigative work in IB leadership contexts and deep reflection on their own leadership practice.

Reflection

Research

IB advanced certificate in leadership research

AREAS OF INQUIRY

1. Identification, clarification and articulation of contemporary leadership issues in the IB context

2. Critical analysis of contemporary IB leadership issues 3. Contextualising and interpretation of IB leadership issues

1. Identification and selection of source material 2. Critical reading and reflection

3. Interpretation and evaluation of source material 4. Synthesizing research and experiential evidence

1. Application of planning and scoping processes in IB contexts 2. Collection, analysis, interpreting and reporting of evidence 3. Evaluation of research activity

4. Reflection on and dissemination of findings and implications for leadership practice

1. Relevant research questions

2. Modes of research and methods of data collection 3. Research design

4. Analysing, interpreting and reporting research findings

PARtIcIPANtS MUSt… DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE Research practice Linking theory to practice in an IB context Building capacity for practitioner inquiry Contemporary leadership issues in IB education

reflect upon their own leadership capabilities conduct rigorous and systematic investigative work

IB World School

Authorization

Implementation

Programme

IB certificate in leadership practice

cONtExtUAL LEvELS

1. Curriculum design and implementation 2. Instructional design 3. Curriculum articulation and

coherence

4. IB assessment strategy, policy and practice

5. Reporting and feedback 6. Evaluating learning

1. Creating learning communities 2. Professional development

planning and policy

3. Developing leadership capacity 4. Team building and deployment 5. Appraisal and performance

1. Partnerships, networks and alliances

2. Participation and involvement 3. External relations and

communications

4. The legal and political environment

5. School parent relationships

1. Philosophy and mission 2. Strategic planning 3. Policy development

4. Organizational structure and roles 5. Culture and ethos

6. Resources and infrastructure

KEY PROcESSES DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE Working within the wider IB community to support learning Professional relationships & behaviours that support learning Schools as learning focused organizations Students and their learning InnovAtIon ImPRovement SuStAInABILIty evALuAtIon

our university network

Flinders University

Adelaide, Australia

Masters of Education (Leadership and Management)

Hong Kong

Institute of Education, University of London

London, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Applied Educational Leadership and Management

Royal Roads University

Victoria, Canada

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada

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Make an impact

The IB leadership development framework recognizes high-quality leadership capabilities in IB World Schools and identifies key features of leadership in an IB context that transcend cultural boundaries.

Universities that align their educational leadership courses of study with the IB framework join an influential network of institutions committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders in education. When you enroll in one of these recognized courses of study, you embark on an innovative and rich journey into what it means to lead in an IB context.

Learn more

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When you enroll in one of

these recognized courses of

study, you will embark on an

innovative and rich journey

into what it means to lead

schools in an IB context.

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Promoting Active

Student Learning

Encourage your students

to be active learners

for a lifetime

.

Teaching for Intercultural

Understanding and Global

Engagement

How do teachers around the world

encourage international awareness

and engagement in the classroom?

Register today!

https://www.ibo.org/programmes/pd/online/beyond/

Network with educators from around the world

in these exciting new online workshops.

TEAchInG And LEArnInG

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our learning spaces provide

experientially rich, dialogic

opportunities that enable

considered, contextually

responsive engagements

that enhance a

strengths-based living of relational

leadership.

Modes of delivery

Online, residential, blended

Language of instruction

English

Prior iB experience needed

No

Minimum time to complete

course

One year full time

Country

Australia

fLinders university

Required courses

The IB certificate in leadership practice topics are:

• EDUC9610 Developing People in Organisations (4.5 units)

• EDUC9617 Education Governance (4.5 units)

• EDUC9618 Pedagogical Leadership (4.5 units)

• EDUC9606 Planning Change in Organisations (4.5 units) The IB advanced certificate in leadership research topics are:

• EDUC9616 Leadership and Management in Education (4.5 units)

• EDUC9761 Approaches to Research (4.5 units)

• EDUC9721 Coursework Project in Education (9 units)—may be taken as: - EDUC9722 Coursework Project in Education (Part 1) (4.5 units) - EDUC9723 Coursework Project in Education (Part 2) (4.5 units)

How to apply:

Contact Jeanette Holt: [email protected]

Sturt Road, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, Australia

Postal Address: GPo Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia, Australia tel: +61 (8) 8201-2266

email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/education/course-information/postgrad/med.cfm

iB certificate in leadership

Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning

Masters of Education (Leadership and Management)

Flinders University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Adelaide, South Australia, other parts of the country and overseas. We enjoy a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research, have a long-standing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all and a proud record of community engagement.

Unique attributes of course

Each of the eight topics that make up the two certificates in IB leadership invite you, as a leader, to engage holistically in a sustained dialogue around your relational practice. We embrace a critical concern for the moral imperatives that underpin educational praxis and request a hopeful consideration of the nuances of your context, your collective aspirations and the strategies that might be used to progress your endeavours. The Graduate Certificate of

Organisational Learning topics are nested within the Masters of Education (Leadership and Management), allowing a seamless progression through your course of study to a research piece that draws together your interest in a culminating project.

Minimum enrollment requirements

Normally a four year undergraduate degree or three years of undergraduate education and two years of experience.

fLinders university

sCHooL of eduCation

Also available through Flinders University:

iB certificate in teaching and learning /

iB advanced certificate in teaching and

learning research

Graduate Certificate in Education:

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

Master of Arts in Education

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10 Lo Ping Road, tai Po, nt, Hong Kong tel: +852-2948-6372

Website: http://www.ied.edu.hk/iema/

iB certificate in leadership practice

The Hong Kong Institute of Education is a publicly-funded tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of teaching and learning, through a diverse offering of academic and research programs on teacher education and complementary social sciences and humanities disciplines.

The Institute aims to be a leading university on education, creating an impact and defining the education land-scape not only for Hong Kong but also the Asia Pacific region.

Unique attributes of course:

The International Executive Master of Arts (IEMA) is designed to develop leaders with the capacity for effective cross-cultural leadership in their own schools, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

The main themes cut across the courses: leading across cultures, making a difference across the region and leader-ship for learning in different contexts. Additional features of the program include:

• Online Leadership Development

• Flexible Structure and Innovative Learning • World Class Regionally-focused Teachers • Global Reputation and Alliances

• International Scope and Content • World Class Executive Development • Networking Opportunities

• Gateway to further study

Hong Kong institute of eduCation

faCuLty of eduCation and HuMan deveLoPMent

the courses are delivered

by distance education and

are specially designed for

educators who are employed

on a full-time basis.

Mode of delivery

Online, residential

English

No

Minimum time to complete

course

The minimum period of study is 18 months. Participants may complete the program over a maximum period of four years.

Country

China

Hong Kong institute of eduCation

Minimum enrollment requirements:

• A recognized first degree

• Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate compe -tency through one of the following minimum requirements which may be subject to adjustment

o IELTS 6.0; or a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (internet-based test) or 215(computer-based test);or

o Band 6.0 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of no lower than 430 if the test was taken after June 2005); or

o Completion of first degree at a university where the program studied was taught in English

o Other equivalent qualifications.

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a role that offers

opportunities to exercise leadership at the group, organization, or system level. If you are not sure of this, drop us a line.

• Interview

Required courses:

The degree comprises eight courses (3 credit points each), including a residential School Improvement Institute and a School-based Inquiry Project. Six taught courses are delivered through a distance mode.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the program please contact us at

[email protected] or +852-2948-6372. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. The program accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Participants may begin their course of study at the commencement of any course.

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32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5Dn, united Kingdom tel: +44 (0)20-7862-8360 email: [email protected] Website: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/ courses/postgraduate/institute-education/applied-ed- ucational-leadership-management-ma-postgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certific

iB advanced certificate in leadership research

Master of Arts in Applied Educational Leadership and Management

The Institute of Education, University of London (IOE) is one of the world’s leading centres for education studies and related social sciences. We top the league tables in education research in both quality and quantity and our performance places us in the top 10 of leading research universities and sixth across the social sciences as a whole. The University of London International Programmes offer flexible study options that enable you to gain a valued qualification from the University of London, wherever your location.

Unique attributes of course

This programme is designed around the needs of educational professionals who want to develop their leadership and management skills in the education sector. You may already be working as, or aspire to be:

• a leader or manager in a school or college • an educational consultant

• working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation.

The programme enables you to consider how your role as a manager/leader contributes towards the improvement of educational systems and institutions and to reflect on the quality of learning and teaching.

It is taught via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.

institute of eduCation

university of London

enhance your education

career prospects and study

flexibly wherever you are

in the world, with access

to resources from the

university of London and

Institute of education.

Mode of delivery

Online, residential, blended

English

Prior iB experience needed

No

course

3-5 years (flexible study)

Country

United Kingdom

institute of eduCation

university of London

Minimum enrollment requirements:

A good honours degree and appropriate management or leadership experience.requirements may qualify for admission based on formal and informal learning through our Flexible Admissions policy.

Required courses:

For the IB advanced certificate in leadership research, the student must take the following courses:

• Leading and Managing Educational Change and Improvement - 30

credits

• Leadership for the Learning Community - 30 credits • Dissertation (MA only) - 60 credits

• For MA and PGDip - 60 credits from optional modules

How to apply:

Apply online through the University of London International Programmes:

http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/insti- tute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-ma-postgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certific

Also available through the Institute of

Education, University of London:

learning research

Master of Arts in Education – Postgraduate

Diploma (PGDip) – Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

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2005 Sooke Road, victoria, BC v9B 5y2, Canada tel: +1 877-778-6227 – toll free

Website: http://www.royalroads.ca/education

iB certificate in leadership practice

At Royal Roads University we challenge you to question everything, including yourself, during online studies and on-campus residencies, where personal growth runs parallel with academic achievement.

At the end of your programme, you’ll be surprised by not only what you’ve learned and accomplished, but also by how much you’ve changed and grown as an individual.

Unique attributes of course

Our two-year MA in Educational Leadership and Management programme is designed to help educators develop a critically reflective understanding of school improvement concepts and research.

Faculty with real-world experience deliver relevant curriculum and experiences that ensure existing and aspiring school administrators develop the knowledge and skills required to function as effective leaders within complex and challenging educational environments.

Minimum enrollment requirements

This programme is ideal for administrators and teachers within K-12 educational institutions who want to gain skills and credentials as leaders and managers to advance their current career or launch a new one.

Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/education to find information about admission requirements. Applicants lacking formal educational requirements may qualify for admission based on formal and informal learning through our Flexible Admissions policy.

royaL roads university

sCHooL of eduCation and teCHnoLogy

Balance online learning

with on-campus

residen-cies and discover how your

experience at Royal Roads

university is anything but

ordinary. We’re ready when

you are: 1-877-778-6227.

Mode of delivery

Blended

English

Prior iB experience needed

No

course

Two-years

Country

Canada

royaL roads university

Required courses

Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/education to find information about courses.

How to apply:

Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/apply-now to apply.

Also available through Royal Roads

University:

learning research

Master of Arts in Learning and Technology

Please click here for more information

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11210-87 Ave t6G-2G5 edmonton AB, t6G 2G5 Canada tel: 780-492-0998

Website: http://www.mes.ualberta.ca

iB advanced certificate in leadership research

Master of Education in Educational Studies

The MES program is an alternative delivery graduate program designed for IB educators who wish to enhance their professional knowledge and improve their educational practice. The MES is a blended delivery program designed for working professionals. It allows you to complete your Master’s degree without taking time off from your position.

Unique attributes of course

The program provides the opportunity to develop research skills in practical context or leadership. Flexible project designs and individual support from qualified and experienced instructors ensure that you will have ample opportunity to focus your studies in your own area of interest. While key components are delivered online, supportive collegial relationships and intensive professional dialogue have their roots in face-to-face interaction.

• Site-based research relevant to IB school context and personal interest in IB teaching and learning or leadership practice • Engage in a research inquiry at a Master level relevant to your day-to-day IB practice

• Flexible work adapted to school calendars

• On-line courses that can be completed from your home • Summer programing delivered in Edmonton, Canada

• Access to all IB research, data bases and the online curriculum center

Minimum enrollment requirements

Baccalaureate degree, 3.0 GPA on last 60 credits, 2 years of teaching experience

university of aLBerta

sCHooL of eduCation and teCHnoLogy

An opportunity to engage collaboratively and network with other IB practitioners at a graduate level and enhance competitive advantage in the international education job sector.

Mode of delivery

Blended

English

Yes

course

2 years

Country

Canada

university of aLBerta

Required courses

EDU 511: Intro to Educational Improvement (3 credits) EDU 512: Leadership in Educational Settings (3 credits) EDU 503: Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits)

EDU 510: Fundamentals of Educational Research (3 credits) EDU 513: Leadership for Educational Change (3 credits) EDU 514: Planning for Educational Change (3 credits) EDU 515: Conducting Educational Research (3 credits) EDU 900: Program Synthesis (3 credits)

2 option courses

How to apply:

Please visit http://www.mes.ualberta.ca to apply.

Also available through the University of

Alberta:

learning research

Master of Education in Educational Studies