IPSE

Globalisation has created a world where cultures interact more than ever before. The internet and other information technologies give us access to a greater wealth of information than at any time in human history. But not everyone agrees on what is right or true. IPSE challenges students to engage with these issues and equips them to form coherent and well-justified perspectives, as well as teaching them to think critically and creatively to find solutions to a range of problems and become active members of the community.

IPSE Aims to:

• help students to deal with difficult personal, social and global questions
• give students the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels
• develop intercultural awareness
• increase creative thinking
• develop critical thinking skills
• enhance students capacity for problem solving and decision making in both the present and future
• guide reflection and lead from knowledge to thoughtful action.
• develop a healthy perspective on personal, social and global difficulties
• Support students in developing an understanding of how critical thinking about knowledge can benefit them
   
   

Example of issues addressed:

How will students be assessed
 

Assesment

• Skills based • Includes peer and self-evaluation • Includes reporting

Assessment takes place throughout the programme, allowing students to demonstrate achievement. School
assessment and reporting for IPSE plays a major role in the development of the student’s skills, knowledge
and understanding in dealing with issues.

Assessment tasks will be varied. These include:

• open-ended, problem-solving activities
• investigations
• organized debates
• presentations
• film
• plays
• analysis and reflection
• Community projects

updated 29 Sept  2011