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Peterson's "Arts and Science in the Sixth Form"
Alec Peterson authors Arts and Science in the Sixth Form, from which a great deal of IB philosophy is drawn from. Source: http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1711-presentation-history-of-the-ib-en.pdf -
IB Structure Takes Shape - 1962
The philosophy, structure, content and pedagogy
of the IB Diploma Programme is developed. Source: http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1711-presentation-history-of-the-ib-en.pdf -
Growing Number of Schools
Over 4,500 IB World Schools. Source: http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1711-presentation-history-of-the-ib-en.pdf -
Continued Emphasis on Openness
Continued emphasis on openness to alterity, i.e. other ways of knowing, being and relating to the world. I would imagine the IB would continue to incorporate questions on how we can come to a mutual understanding with one another and take action on global problems. -
Continued Emphasis on Ethics and Responsible Action
With advances in technology, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and genetic modification, the IB may choose to focus more on ethical questions related to our responsible use of these new tools. -
2050
This is really difficult to answer. I think it’s not entirely impossible that the IB itself might split into competing visions. Whether this is along the lines of science vs. humanities, or is based on different pedagogical philosophies, I think it’s possible that not everyone might be comfortable under the broad umbrella of the IB, especially if current rates of growth continue.