IB vs The Rest
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@Heliotrope
Thats the Koolaid talking, and what an IB cheerleader cultist would say, and I know better. IB isnt better, its not the best curriculum, it might be the best marketing and packaging, since many of the other IE curriculum especially the NCs dont really have to advertise as they are mandated to an extent by regulatory authorities, but better or the best, No.
Thats the Koolaid talking, and what an IB cheerleader cultist would say, and I know better. IB isnt better, its not the best curriculum, it might be the best marketing and packaging, since many of the other IE curriculum especially the NCs dont really have to advertise as they are mandated to an extent by regulatory authorities, but better or the best, No.
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I disagree with everything in your reply, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion.
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@PsyGuy and @Heliotrope
Sadly off topic, can we try and stay focused to the original question at hand, cheers
Sadly off topic, can we try and stay focused to the original question at hand, cheers
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Re: IB vs The Rest
It has opened the doors for you to experience a number of curricula, not curriculums.
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lightstays wrote:
> It has opened the doors for you to experience a number of curricula, not
> curriculums.
No, @Spawnboy99 was correct using 'curriculums', and so are you.
From Merriam-Webster:
'curriculum' <noun>
cur·ric·u·lum kə-ˈri-kyə-ləm
plural: 'curricula', also 'curriculums'
"As is the case with many nouns borrowed directly from Latin, there is often some confusion as to the proper way to form its plural. Both 'curricula' and 'curriculums' are considered correct."
> It has opened the doors for you to experience a number of curricula, not
> curriculums.
No, @Spawnboy99 was correct using 'curriculums', and so are you.
From Merriam-Webster:
'curriculum' <noun>
cur·ric·u·lum kə-ˈri-kyə-ləm
plural: 'curricula', also 'curriculums'
"As is the case with many nouns borrowed directly from Latin, there is often some confusion as to the proper way to form its plural. Both 'curricula' and 'curriculums' are considered correct."
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While I would turn my nose at Merriam-Webster as an authoritative or definitive source on the English language, this is also confirmed in the OED, both curriculums and curricula are acceptable forms of usage; and I do defer to the OED as THE definitive authority in English language usage.
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Oh for crying out loud, please
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Philzim wrote:
> I'm not so sure about the comments re. IB being a "cult", or
> being all about the lingo. I left my national system after 12 yrs as a VP,
> and have now worked in IB curriculum for 18 yrs (also up to VP level). I
> really enjoy the IB system, when it's done well it's incredibly powerful. I
> don't consider myself a "cheerleader" for IB, I know of the
> drawbacks & deficiencies, I just think it's the best curriculum out
> there.
Hi @Philzim, could you expand more on the drawbacks and deficiencies? I saw in another thread you were based in Hong Kong, how do you think the IB compares to the HKDSE for example?
> I'm not so sure about the comments re. IB being a "cult", or
> being all about the lingo. I left my national system after 12 yrs as a VP,
> and have now worked in IB curriculum for 18 yrs (also up to VP level). I
> really enjoy the IB system, when it's done well it's incredibly powerful. I
> don't consider myself a "cheerleader" for IB, I know of the
> drawbacks & deficiencies, I just think it's the best curriculum out
> there.
Hi @Philzim, could you expand more on the drawbacks and deficiencies? I saw in another thread you were based in Hong Kong, how do you think the IB compares to the HKDSE for example?