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Founded and funded by the Shanghai Education Commission, Qibao Dwight High School is innovative in implementing East-West cooperative education at the high school level. Its board is jointly governed by Qibao High School and the Dwight School, offering a diverse educational programme, including school-based pre-IB courses, the IBDP, IGCSE, and the Chinese National Curriculum, catering to a wide range of academic interests and aspirations.
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Comprehensive Curriculum Management
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School, renowned for its diverse curriculum and commitment to excellence, has seamlessly integrated ManageBac into its educational framework. At the heart of Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School’s success is its ability to manage a diverse and multifaceted curriculum. Li Ying, the Academic Affairs Officer, emphasises the pivotal role of ManageBac in this intricate process. “ManageBac’s robust compatibility is a cornerstone of our curriculum management. It not only accommodates our main IB programme but also embraces our other high school programmes, electives, and the Chinese National Curriculum,” she notes. This adaptability is crucial in a school celebrated for its comprehensive educational offerings.
The platform’s design is particularly noteworthy. Li Ying adds, “The design of ManageBac allows for the simultaneous implementation of multiple curricula, empowering our teaching and learning processes.” This seamless integration ensures that diverse programmes, from the rigorous IB to the national curriculum, are managed with equal proficiency and care, reflecting the school’s commitment to providing a holistic education.
Tailored to IB’s Standards
Ram, the Teaching and Learning Coordinator, sheds light on how ManageBac meets IB’s stringent standards head-on. “ManageBac stands out with its tailor-made solutions for the IB curriculum. Its integration with the IB system such as Unit Plans and CAS Portfolio simplifies tasks. ManageBac meets all the IB requirements to the extent that you can directly upload coursework to the IBIS, which is a major plus for any IB school,” he explains. This bespoke approach is not just about meeting standards but about enhancing the educational journey for both teachers and students.
The platform’s deep integration with the IB curriculum is a game-changer for the school. Ram elaborates, “This alignment with IB standards is a significant advantage for our school, streamlining operations and enhancing our academic delivery.” It’s this meticulous attention to detail and the school’s commitment to excellence that sets it apart in the competitive landscape of international education.
“Its curriculum modules such as EE, TOK, CAS record the entire process, visually representing student progress and marking different statuses as outstanding, normal, or needing attention. This assists teachers in tracking each student’s learning and identifying those who require additional support,” Wendy Lin, the International Curriculum Director, elaborates. The platform’s ability to offer such detailed insights ensures that every student’s needs are met, reinforcing ManageBac’s commitment to delivering an IB curriculum that is as supportive as it is rigorous.
Enhancing Assessment and Reporting
Assessment and reporting are critical components of the educational process, demanding accuracy and efficiency. Wendy highlights how ManageBac revolutionises this aspect. “AssessPrep’s one-stop features within ManageBac have been transformative, especially for managing large-scale online assessments,” she states. In a school with large cohorts, the ability to manage assessments effectively is extremely helpful.
It aligns perfectly with Quibao Dwight’s teaching and learning needs, pointing to a solid match between ManageBac (AssessPrep) and the school’s educational framework. Wendy points out, “Having AssessPrep means that once the work is marked, the data will auto-transfer into ManageBac, significantly reducing teachers’ marking time and allowing them to focus more on teaching and planning. Many subject teachers, including those in Physics, Mathematics, and our Chinese National Course, have embraced AssessPrep as their go-to tool for creating diverse assessments with auto-correctable interactives and a variety of question types, and they absolutely love it.” This not only enhances the quality of education but also ensures that teachers can dedicate more of their time to what they do best – teach and develop resources.
ManageBac’s capabilities extend beyond mere assessment creation, and is at the core of academic transparency and parental engagement. Li Ying also reflects on the role of the Gradebook in this process. “Through ManageBac’s Gradebook, we facilitate transparent communication with parents and students, sharing student grades and fostering an open dialogue,” she states. This bridges the connection between school and home, ensuring that parents are actively involved and informed about their children’s academic journey.
Ram underscores the simplicity that ManageBac brings to the reporting process. “Reporting is also one of the biggest strengths of ManageBac. It has revolutionised the traditional manual reporting system, enabling all teachers to generate comprehensive reports without the need for complex skills,” he notes.
Centralising Information for Management
In a large educational institution, managing student information and communication efficiently is a formidable task. Ni Jiahui, the Edutech Manager, discusses how ManageBac addresses this challenge. “ManageBac excels in centralising student information and communication. With a large student body, the platform’s efficiency in managing learning progress, behaviour records, report cards, attendance, calendars including assignments and important deadlines, as well as parent notifications is invaluable,” she remarks.
The platform’s ability to provide an in-depth overview of a student’s academic progress is particularly noteworthy. She adds, “It provides a comprehensive overview of a student’s journey on a single page, ensuring that every aspect of their education is monitored and nurtured. This is a huge support in management.” This level of oversight is crucial in maintaining the high standards of education that Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School is known for.
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School’s adoption of ManageBac has not only streamlined its administrative and academic processes but has also enriched the educational experience it offers. The school eagerly anticipates the continuous enhancements and updates from ManageBac, confident that these will continually ease daily operations and enrich the learning and teaching environment for its vibrant community.
