The Effectiveness of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Fostering International-Mindedness in Different Cultural Contexts

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 39
  In Roundtable Session: Program Evaluation in Schools in International Settings: Examples From Brazil, Germany, and China

Abstract

As the mission for a global education increases in prominence, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is often regarded as being at the forefront of this sort of education. This research assesses the effectiveness of IBDP in cultivating international mindedness in its students by comparing the international mindedness of both IBDP and non-IBDP students at an international school. This study compares students that attend international schools in the United States, Switzerland, and South Korea. This will allow for a better understanding on how context may be affecting development of the current conceptualization of international mindedness. Students will be assessed using Béneker, van Dis, and van Middlekoop's (2014) Questionnaire and a follow-up semi-structured interview.

Authors

• Hwa Pyung Pyung Yoo, Villanova University

• Jerusha Osberg Conner, Villanova University