Course Companions
Exciting new student resources from OUP and the IB
Coming Soon to the range
What are Course Companions?
The IB and OUP are delighted to present a unique series of new student resource materials, specially designed for the IB Diploma Programme. These Course Companions meet the specific IB Diploma Programme needs, while fitting within the holistic philosophy of the IB and the mission statement.
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What makes them unique?
The Course Companions help students understand what is expected from the study of an IB Diploma Programme subject and present content in a way that illustrates the purpose and aims of the IB. Each Course Companion- Encourages a deep understanding of the subject by making connections to wider issues Provide opportunities for critical thinking
- Offers activities integrated with international-mindedness and study and learning approaches
- Covers the theory of knowledge, CAS and extended essay requirements
- Provides advice and guidance on specific course assessment requirements and on academic honesty protocol
The Course Companions also ensure that students develop the qualities outlined in the IB learner profile, striving to be: inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and risk-takers; knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, caring, balanced and reflective.
They are not designed to be complete and prescriptive textbooks. Instead they mirror the IB philosophy of viewing the curriculum in terms of a whole-course approach with a wide range of resources, while ensuring that areas of the curriculum that are unique to the IB Diploma Programme or to a new course are covered.
To find out more about the Course Companions in your subject area, click on the pictures below:
