IB Primary Years Programme Academic Honesty Policy Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary 2016 Revision International Baccalaureate Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Discovery Canyon Campus Mission Statement: The mission of Discovery Canyon Campus, a unified Pre K-12 International Baccalaureate learning community, is to inspire and educate the whole student to achieve his or her unique potential as a conscientious global citizen through a rigorous, comprehensive, inquiry-based curriculum using innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment on a science and math-themed campus. Academic Honesty Philosophy of Academy School District 20 Academic honesty and personal integrity are fundamental components of a student s education and character development. In Academy School District 20, we believe that promoting academic honesty is the responsibility of the total school community. IB students, in accordance with the IB Learner Profile, can work independently in a creative and principled manner. Principled learners demonstrate academic honesty and personal integrity. Community members, staff, parents, and other stakeholders will support District 20 students in demonstrating academic honesty, following the guidelines below. Only when there is commitment on the part of all concerned can a school s academic environment facilitate a healthy respect for the value of academic honesty.
IB Learner Profile and PYP Attitudes The following attributes of the IB Learner Profile in conjunction with the IB PYP Attitudes drive the IB philosophy as well as shape Academic Honesty policy at Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary. Learner Profile Attributes The Attributes of the Learner Profile are shared across the IB Continuum, throughout the PYP, MYP, and DP. The Attitudes are one of the essential elements specific to PYP. IB PYP Attitudes Appreciation - seeing and being thankful for the wonder and beauty of our world Curiosity - asking many questions to learn more about the world Balanced - healthy balance of the needs of mind and body Commitment - being responsible for own learning, showing self-discipline, and perseverance Caring - concerned about other people s needs and feelings, and interested in helping others Confidence - having courage to take risks needed to try new things, explore, and expand knowledge Communicators - understand and share ideas in more than one language or medium Cooperation - working with others and being willing to lead or follow as needed Inquirers - curious and know how to discover answers to many questions; love to learn Creativity - using imagination while thinking and doing new things Knowledgeable - enjoy exploration of big ideas; knowledge and ability to do many important things Empathy - being able to put oneself in someone else s place in order to understand her or him. Open Minded - comfortable with differences; welcome and respect other people s points of views and ways of doing things Enthusiasm - being excited about learning and life Principled - fair, honest, and able make good decisions about what is right and wrong Independence - thinking and acting independently, and making positive choices Reflective - think about and discuss own learning, skills, and products Integrity - being fair and honest Risk Takers - try new things, love to explore, and confidently share experiences Respect - caring about others, the world, and oneself Thinkers - use thinking skills to make good choices and solve problems Tolerance - understanding, appreciating, and celebrating differences in others
Academic Honesty Beliefs of Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School The Goal of Constructivist Learning at DCC The International Baccalaureate Organization and Discovery Canyon Campus believe that all learners bear the responsibility for the process of their own learning. The school environment teaches and nurtures the skills students need to be effective lifelong learners by providing relevant, engaging, challenging, and significant learning provocations and resources to promote the following processes: Inquiring - demonstrating curiosity by employing the IB Key Concepts to ask and seek answers to a variety of questions Learning - exploring and gathering information from a variety of sources and experiences Reflecting and Constructing Meaning - interpreting and making connections between existing and new knowledge, beliefs, and values to revise and expand one s understanding of the world Transferring Knowledge - applying individually constructed understanding to new and authentic situations in unique and creative ways Purpose of Academic Honesty Policy In an age with instant access to a wealth of information, it is critical that all members of the learning community value and protect intellectual property and understand their rights and responsibilities in regard to the same. The purpose of the Academic Honesty policy at Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary is to teach and guide students, staff, and families in becoming knowledgeable, principled, and reflective global citizens who are able to access, learn from, and acknowledge the work of others, utilize it to synthesize their own understandings, and contribute unique, creative, and original thinking to the global community. Approaches to Teaching and Learning The goal of education is not simply to disseminate information, therefore the IB Primary Years Programme s Approaches to Teaching are research-based practices designed to help students learn how to learn. The Approaches to Teaching include inquiry, concept-based learning, a focus on local and global contexts, collaboration, differentiation, and assessment-informed teaching. The Approaches to Learning are sets of transdisciplinary skills that learners use not only across all disciplines at school but in every aspect of life. These approaches are divided into five broad categories, each encompassing multiple skills.
These approaches are integral to the Academic Honesty roles of all stakeholders at DCC Elementary. Transdisciplinary Skills Student Role Teacher Role Family Role Thinking Skills - Acquisition of Knowledge - Comprehension - Application - Analysis - Synthesis - Evaluation - Dialectical Thought - Metacognition Actively inquire by asking a variety of questions and thinking independently Evaluate sources of information and synthesize ideas in order to construct new meaning Demonstrate understanding through individual and original work on projects and assessments Model and teach a variety of thinking skills and strategies Provide authentic opportunities and sources of information to practice inquiry and thinking skills Expose students to a variety of viewpoints to broaden their conceptual understanding Model and encourage participation and sharing of ideas Design authentic tasks that require synthesizing of information, application of skills, transfer of understanding to novel scenarios, and creative presentation Encourage students to think independently by modeling and practicing inquiry outside of school Help students understand that others may have differing points of view Help identify and increase students awareness of how they learn best Social Skills - Accepting Responsibility - Respecting Others - Cooperating - Resolving Conflict - Group Decision Making - Adopting a Variety of Group Roles Participate in group activities and share own ideas to add to collective knowledge Respect and value ideas and beliefs of others Accept responsibility in different group settings as team member or leader Demonstrate individual learning even when collaborating Model and teach social skills and respect for others and their ideas Provide opportunities for students to collaborate with classmates as well as to engage with peers and experts in the global community Encourage students to practice appropriate social skills with other children and adults Model and reinforce honesty and respect with regard to values, ideas, and beliefs of others
Communication Skills - Listening - Speaking - Reading - Writing - Non-verbal Communication Listen respectfully to the ideas of others Communicate own ideas in a variety of ways (written, digital, oral, artistic, etc.) Give appropriate credit when sharing ideas of others Teach and provide authentic opportunities for students to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and non-verbal communication for a variety of purposes in a variety of contexts Encourage students to communicate in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes Actively listen to, respect, and honor students ideas and attempts at communication Self-Management Skills - Organization - Time Management - Codes of Behavior - Informed Choices - Safety - Healthy Lifestyle - Gross & Fine Motor Skills - Spatial Awareness Learn to manage time efficiently Use information wisely to make informed choices Follow appropriate codes of behavior, including academic honesty rules and procedures Teach organizational skills such as planning and time management Guide selection and use of information to make wise and informed choices Provide feedback on appropriate codes of behavior, including academic honesty rules and procedures Reinforce organizational skills and appropriate behavior Encourage time management including consistent homework routine Encourage use of information to make wise and informed choices Monitor students technology use Research Skills - Formulating Questions - Observing - Planning - Collecting Data - Recording Data - Organizing Data - Interpreting Data - Presenting Research Findings Formulate inquiry questions, search for information, and evaluate sources Interpret data Present research findings in creative ways without plagiarizing Accurately cite sources Use a variety of digital tools and applications for research and presentation Provide appropriate resources including access to databases Teach ageappropriate research skills including advanced searching options and note-taking Teach and model paraphrasing, quoting, and ageappropriate citation skills Teach a variety of digital tools for researching and presentation of understanding Guide students in locating material on an age-appropriate comprehension level Monitor usage restrictions for online resources (i.e. use Google advanced search options to locate images, photos, and music that are free to use and share ) Encourage students to articulate findings in their own words
Academic Honesty Practices Academic Honesty can best be explained through examples that demonstrate choices made by students, teachers, and families. Behaviors to Avoid Don t take or claim property of others (including intellectual property). Don t claim credit for ideas of others. Honesty Practices Respect property of others (including intellectual property). Give credit to others where applicable. Don t allow others to think for you. Don t forget to cite and give credit for all shared information and materials. Don t copy words, images, or music from a website, book, or classmate without giving credit to the author, photographer, or artist. Don t copy or share assignment or test answers. Don t allow group members to do all the work for the team without input and help from each team member. Don t allow family members to do student work. Don t lie about own actions or make false accusations concerning others and/or their actions. Don t create distractions in the learning environment. Actively participate and share your own thinking in class. K - 2 Citations For printed materials, list author and title. For online materials, cite name of database. 3-5 Citations For printed materials, list author, title, publisher, and copyright. For online materials, cite name of websites, databases, images, music, and videos. All individual assessments will reflect independent work of the student. Collaborate and contribute to group projects. Complete homework independently, with guidance as needed. Give honest and principled answers and take ownership of behavior. Actively listen and participate appropriately in each learning environment. Academic Honesty Misconduct Consequences Violations of Academic Honesty policy at the elementary level will be viewed as teachable moments and learning opportunities to reiterate procedures and explain the importance of principled academic integrity with an explanation of increasing expectations in the student s future. Repeated intentional violations, such as cheating or plagiarism, will be documented by staff and procedures reviewed with student and family to promote understanding, honesty, and future success.
Digital Citizenship Curriculum Scope and Sequence (Common Sense Media) Academic Honesty is a key component of information communication technology practices and digital citizenship. While direct instruction of the following skills occurs during technology and library classes, all staff are responsible for knowing and embedding these skills authentically throughout the curriculum. Grades PK - 2 Grades 3-5 Going Places Safely: How do I go places safely on the computer? A-B-C Searching: How can I use the alphabet to find things online? Keep It Private: What kinds of information should I keep to myself when I use the Internet? My Creative Work: How can I give credit to my own creative work? Sending Email: How do I connect with others through email? Staying Safe Online: How do I stay safe when I visit websites? Follow the Digital Trail: What information is appropriate in a digital footprint? Screen Out the Mean: What can I do when someone is mean to me online? Using Keywords: What are keywords and how do I choose them and use them? Sites I Like: What makes a website the right site for me? Powerful Passwords: How do I create a secure password? My Online Community: How does the Internet connect me to others? Things for Sale: How do some websites try to get me to buy things? Show Respect Online: How can I make sure my emails are clear and respectful? Writing Good Emails: How is writing an email similar to or different from writing a letter? Rings of Responsibility: What kinds of responsibilities does a good digital citizen have? Private and Personal Information: How can I protect myself from online identity theft? The Power of Words: What should I do when someone uses mean or scary language on the Internet? The Key to Keywords: Which keywords will give me the best search results? Whose Is It, Anyway?: How can I show respect for people s work? Strong Passwords: How can a secure password help me protect my private information? Digital Citizenship Pledge: How do I create a positive online community? You ve Won a Prize!: What is spam, and what can I do about it? How to Cite a Site: How do I cite different types of online sources? Picture Perfect: How can photos be changed on the computer, and how can that affect my feelings about the way I look? Talking Safely Online: What s the difference between Internet friends and in-person friends? Super Digital Citizen: How can I help others to be good digital citizens? Privacy Rules: How do I know if a website protects my private information? What s Cyberbullying?: What is cyberbullying, and how do I deal with it? Selling Stereotypes: How do I learn about stereotypes from the world around me?
Academic Honesty Policy Review To ensure that best practices are shared, updated, understood, and implemented by the DCC Elementary community, the Academic Honesty Policy will be publically available to the community and reviewed and revised on a regular, ongoing basis with input and consensus from stakeholders. Bibliography Academic Honesty in the IB Educational Context, Publication. United Kingdom: International Baccalaureate Organization, 2014. Academy School District 20 Academic Honesty Philosophy. Publication. Colorado Springs, CO: Academy School District 20, 2015. Digital Literacy and Citizenship Student Workbook: Grades K-2. Ebook. Common Sense Media Inc., 2013. Digital Literacy and Citizenship Student Workbook: Grades 3-5. Ebook. Common Sense Media Inc., 2013. Discovery Canyon Campus Mission Statement. Website. 2015. Discovery Canyon Campus. 17 May 2016. <http://asd20.org/dcc>. International Baccalaureate Mission Statement. Website. 2016. International Baccalaureate Organization. 17 May 2016. <http://ibo.org.>.