DP Learning
Active Learning
Active Learning
To be completely successful as a DP student, and to be properly prepared for success beyond ISH, students are encouraged to be active learners. In other words, the action you take as a student will be the most important factor in your learning, not the action taken by your teachers. You have the responsibility to make sure you get everything you can out of your education.Active learning has two aspects. The first is being engaged in activities that demand higher level thinking skills and being aware of the process of learning, not just the product. Your teachers will set assessments that will help you do that.
The second aspect of active learning is the set of behaviours that active learners display. These include the following:
The second aspect of active learning is the set of behaviours that active learners display. These include the following:
- participating in class
- taking notes
- understanding the course curriculum
- finding gaps in your own understanding and finding ways to fill those gaps
- independent reading and extra practice
- innovative study habits
- collaborative study
- asking for clarification and help
Writing in the DP
Writing in the DP
writing standards.docThis is a guide to academic essay writing standards.
Guidelines for IB written workThis provides guidelines and requirements for IB written work (IAs, EEs, etc.)
Academic integrity
Academic integrity
Academic Integrity PolicyThe Academic Integrity Policy
ISH Guide to Referencing and CitationThe ISH Guide to Referencing and Citation
Self-advocacy with teachers
Self-advocacy with teachers
Self advocacy with teachersGrades and predicted grades
Grades and predicted grades
