There are a number of reputed institutes of the IB (International Baccalaureate) spanning all across the country. They have set a very high standard of themselves on the global pedestal. They offer a number of courses and diplomas in various languages and subjects. The IB is a global leader in international education and portrays and an important role in providing the student good content and training. There are a number of International Programs and a huge number of students benefit from them every year.
The IB Psychology is one of the most important diploma programs. Psychology is the fundamental and systematic study of behaviour and mental processes. There are various areas the subject encompasses such as the interaction of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences on the behaviour of humans. The students who undertake this course develop an understanding of how the knowledge is generated, developed, and applied.
The Ace Academy at Mumbai has received several accolades and awards for the excellent training they provide. This academy is held in very high regard. The holistic approach is reflected in the curriculum and the subject is being taught in a very integrated way. It ensures that the students are able to develop a keen understanding of what all humans share. The immense diversity of knowledge gives the students a perspective.
We all know that scoring a perfect seven is not going to be easy. There are various strategies, tips and tricks, and training techniques that the IB Psychology tutors abide by.
The key considerations of the IB Psychological course are the ethical concerns raised by the methodology and the application of the psychological research.
The IB syllabus is divided into two categories-
1. Higher level.
2. Standard level.
Structure
In these following sections we will explore the paper wise breakdown of the subject with two different levels of HL and SL. The IB Psychology Tutors in Mumbai by the IB Ace Academy will teach you paper wise strategies for the same
Paper Number | SL | HL |
Paper 1 | Three short answer questions on the core. One essay from a choice of three on the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. Time Limit = 2 hour Weightage = 50% | Three short answer questions on the core. One essay from a choice of three on the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. HL only: essays will reference additional HL topic Time limit = 2 hours Weightage = 40% |
Paper 2 | one question from a choice of three on one option. Time Limit = 1 hour Weightage = 25% | two questions; one each from a choice of three on two options. Time Limit = 2 hours Weightage = 20% |
Paper 3 | NA | Three short answer questions on approaches to research. Time Limit = 1 hour Weightage = 20% |
Syllabus
The IB Psychology Ace Academy experts are very informed about the syllabus and are updated about time to time changing about the syllabus. The IB Psychology Tutors at the Ace Academy will help you plan your course throughout the two years very easily.
The core and the HL Syllabus is given below:-
Components of Syllabus | Teaching Hours |
Core Biological approach to understanding behaviour Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour Approaches to researching behaviour | 110 for SL 180 for HL |
Options Abnormal psychology Developmental psychology Health psychology Psychology of human relationships | 20 for SL 40 for HL |
The IB tutors encourage the students to follow the below guidelines-
- Taking interest in the subject
Psychology is very different from all the generic subjects you have studied to date. The IB tutors help the students make interested in the subject first by arranging guest lectures of distinguished leaders, seminars, sessions, presentations with different illustrations to make a student. This way a student gets intrigued about the subject. The institute makes the students capable of the rigorous course and puts a strong emphasis on encouraging students to develop intercultural understanding.
- Prepare mind maps and notes
The Psychology classes do come with a lot of struggle for some students. Most of the people do not have a previous background in the subject. It is a very diverse subject. It is obvious to feel intimidated by the sheer amount of information on the subject. The subject covers a huge range of materials. There are several aspects such as the discussions of psychology, philosophical background, social statistics experimental methods, and many more things. The IB tutors make the students study regularly. They also encourage the students to prepare mind maps. Mind maps help the students remember the concepts in a better way. They also encourage the students to prepare their own notes as the more you write things down, the easier it will be for you to remember them.
It takes not more than 2 tuition sessions for them to cover the topics.
The IB Psychology tutors will start preparing you for the exam way before the school gives paper-wise advice.
The expert faculty is always at your disposal and you can take their help at any point in time.
- Referring to past year papers
The IB tutors suggest the students of focusing on the value of past papers involved. The IB examiners make tailor-made questions every year. They also make sure that no question is ever repeated. The structure and the degree of toughness of a particular question will give you an idea about what comes in the paper. The expert faculty takes assessments after they finish one topic. This way they can keep a track record of the student’s progress. Time management is one of the toughest tasks in the IB diploma program. The tutors help you tackle this problem in a very flawless way.
The tutors also provide various handwritten notes to the students.
- Practicing through various textbooks
There are various E-books that are the key to understanding various topics. There are more than 7 publications that offer the students a high-quality IB syllabus. The IB psychology tutors in Mumbai have a separate database for keeping all the past papers, textbooks for all the publications to teach you.
There are many handbooks that the students follow in their school. The handbooks can sometimes be outdated but the tutors have all the latest edition handbooks in their database.
There is a separate team to monitor and update all the study material and notes in the database. The IB faculty also help you learn various simulations and interactions. The key concepts help you tackle the exams.
If you work relentlessly towards your objective of succeeding in the IB exams under the valuable guidance of the faculty, success comes your way!
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