1. Medwell, J., Cooker, L., Bailey, L., & Winchip, E. (n.d.).

  The impact of the PYP exhibition on the

development of international-mindedness, critical thinking, and attributes of the IB learner profile,  pp . 1
-19; 81-87.   International Baccalaureate Organization. The University of
Nottingham. http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/ib-research/pyp/pyp-exhibition-
final-report-en.pdf

 This research study selection discusses the IB PYP background for the impacts of exhibition
projects completed across several IB PYP schools internationally.  Teachers, students and
parents/ caregivers were also contributors to this study and its results. 

2. Wade, J., Wolanin, N., & McGaughey, T. (2015). A study of critical thinking skills in the international
baccalaureate middle years programme. International Baccalaureate Organization.
https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/ib-research/myp/myp-critical-thinking-
report.pdf 

 This research study reading selection discusses a comparative analysis of non-IB MYP students
to IB MYP students in several different schools.  Findings compare and contrast both non-IB
and IB student and teacher applications of critical thinking instructional techniques and
learning in various schools. (Read pp. vii-41)

Optional Videos 

1. International Baccalaureate. (n.d.). Get to know the primary years programme  [Video]. Vimeo.
Retrieved May 25, 2021 from https://vimeo.com/258756029 (58:47)

 This webinar shares how the IB Primary Years Programme can strengthen student learning with
a global perspective as well as within a school community. 

2. International Baccalaureate. (n.d.). Get to know the middle years programme  [Video]. Vimeo. 
Retrieved May 25, 2021 from  https://vimeo.com/258755863 (58:35)

 This webinar shares information about the IB Middle Years Programme and its rigorous
framework that instructionally challenges this age group to connect academics to the real
world around them.