IB Examiner Graduate Credit
Kent State University (KSU) is partnering with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer graduate credit to IB Examiners who have successfully completed the IB Examiner training and graded components.
Examiners approved by IBO will receive an invitation to register for graduate credit from IBO and Kent State. If you think you may be eligible but did not receive an email invitation, contact the IB Examiner Recruitment and Training Team at examiners@ibo.org.
THIS IS NOT A CLASS. This is an opportunity to apply for graduate credit for coursework already taken.
Once you receive the invitation to register for credit:
- Step 1: Complete the graduate credit registration form sent from IBO. Registrations will be accepted from August 2, 2024 though October 4, 2024.
- Step 2: Upon confirmation of registration email, complete online payment (2 credits is $440 USD, 3 credits is $660 USD). Payment due date is based on registration dates:
- Registrations from September 14, 2024 - October 4, 2024, due date: October 4, 2024
- Step 3: Submit the assignment to Dr. Mandy Cenker at mcenker@kent.edu by the given deadline. Early submissions are accepted.
2 Credit Assignment Information
Please respond in the form of a thoughtful essay of approximately 3-5 pages to one the following prompts:
1. From your experience as an IB examiner, explain the significant components of best assessment and grading practices.
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2. Compare and contrast your understanding of grading practices before and after the IB examiner training. Provide specific examples to illustrate how you may have marked exams differently before and after viewing the resources on the online examiner training site.
Assignments should be written in English, use 12-point font, and be double spaced and spell checked. Send your completed assignment to Dr. Mandy Cenker at mcenker@kent.edu by Friday, October 11, 2024.
3 Credit Assignment Information
Please respond in the form of a thoughtful essay of approximately 5-7 pages to one the following prompts:
1. After you reviewed the Principal Examiner's marks and comments on the examiner training site, how were your evaluation practices refined? How did the guidance enhance your effectiveness as a fair and uniform evaluator?
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2. The International Baccalaureate prides itself on serving students worldwide, but the assessments are uniform. What challenges do the diversity of cultural backgrounds give an examiner and how are you developing skills as an examiner to keep the standards the same for all students?
Assignments should be written in English, use 12-point font, and be double spaced and spell checked. Send your completed assignment to Dr. Mandy Cenker at mcenker@kent.edu by Friday, October 11, 2024.
A transcript for this credit will be available after December 30th on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website under Forms & Requests.
Questions? pd@kent.edu