International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes are growing rapidly worldwide, driven in part by their global reputation and concept-driven, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. This thematic review of a range of literature sources examines the impact of IB programmes on teaching and learning, highlighting trends, challenges, and benefits. Findings of the review revealed that most of the studies, both qualitative and quantitative, examined stakeholders’ perspectives or self-reported experiences of IB programmes; a very small number used research designs that control for confounding factors or allow causal inferences to be drawn. A wide range of stakeholders report that IB programmes develop research and critical thinking skills, intercultural appreciation and global awareness, as well as cultivate collaborative working cultures and creative pedagogical practices among teachers. Challenges include extra demands on teachers for lesson planning and assessment, additional stress for teachers and students, and competing demands and expectations with national requirements. Recommendations are provided which may guide future research endeavours.

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国际文凭课程对教学和学习的影响：文献综述

国际文凭 (IB) 课程在全球范围内迅速增长，部分原因是它们的全球声誉和以概念为导向、以探究为基础的教学方法。这篇对一系列文献来源的专题回顾考察了 IB 课程对教学和学习的影响，突出了趋势、挑战和好处。审查结果显示，大多数定性和定量研究都考察了利益相关者的观点或自我报告的国际文凭项目经验；极少数使用控制混杂因素或允许得出因果推断的研究设计。广泛的利益相关者报告说，IB 计划培养研究和批判性思维技能、跨文化欣赏和全球意识，以及在教师之间培养协作工作文化和创造性教学实践。挑战包括对教师的课程计划和评估的额外要求，教师和学生的额外压力，以及与国家要求竞争的要求和期望。提供了可以指导未来研究工作的建议。