“Critical thinkers. Purposeful doers. Creative thinkers. Connected learners.” These are the core descriptions that define the students of the BCIS IDEATE diploma program. These young scholars thrive through learning environments and experiences that blend experiential learning, transfer learning, self-directed learning, and social-emotional learning. Being empowered to follow their passions and interests, the students are able to build their skills and strengths through entrepreneurial projects they fully believe and support.

　　在北京樂成國(guó)際學(xué)校（BCIS），我們鼓勵(lì)學(xué)生兼收并蓄、獲得博學(xué)多才的學(xué)業(yè)成就。因此我們?cè)趪?guó)際文憑大學(xué)預(yù)科課程之外，自主研發(fā)并開設(shè)了高中創(chuàng)思課程（IDEATE），支持學(xué)生選擇自己感興趣的領(lǐng)域中的一個(gè)課題學(xué)習(xí)并深入研究，同課程實(shí)踐相結(jié)合，并與學(xué)生的未來發(fā)展有效銜接。于是，在BCIS有這么一群學(xué)生，明明已經(jīng)有很多課要上，還要為申請(qǐng)大學(xué)做準(zhǔn)備，卻偏偏不走尋常路，每天要花2節(jié)課的時(shí)間去做自己喜歡的“雜事”，譬如養(yǎng)點(diǎn)冷血?jiǎng)游铩⒆鳇c(diǎn)首飾、設(shè)計(jì)點(diǎn)衣服、創(chuàng)個(gè)潮牌什么的，他們便是IDEATE高中創(chuàng)思課程的學(xué)生。近日，IDEATE的學(xué)生將他們一年以來的學(xué)習(xí)成果集中展出，向社區(qū)成員們揭開了他們優(yōu)秀的另一面。

　　Recently, the inaugural group of Grade 12 students that took part in this special program held an exhibition to showcase the progress of their personalized studies. From growing artificial crystals, raising leopard geckos, making shirts highlighting Beijing culture, and creating shoe braces for foot injuries, to designing dog jewelry pet owners can actually wear, illustrating a recipe book of simple (yet delicious) dishes, and even making their own film, the young creatives certainly proved they possess ingenious ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit. Student Jerry Li, who created his own fashion brand called the “Angler Gang,” mentioned the program has allowed him to pursue and focus on his passion and beliefs, while also giving the confidence to further promote the hip-hop culture to the public. Student Abraham You, who also expresses himself through unique fashion, shared that he has been able to explore many of his creative ideas through the program, leading to discovering more of his personal aesthetics and style.

　　Maggie Wang將首飾設(shè)計(jì)延伸到寵物領(lǐng)域，將皮革、毛線等材料與狗狗的玩具結(jié)合，制作成項(xiàng)鏈、帽子等配飾，讓它們成為人與寵物互動(dòng)的橋梁。制作人工水晶只是Lila Zhang研究課題的一部分，接下來，她還計(jì)劃將人工水晶切割成不同的形狀、或是制作成琥珀的樣式，做成飾品，讓它們發(fā)揮實(shí)際的作用。HaoTian則帶來了自己動(dòng)物園中的兩只蜥蜴，課題的任務(wù)讓他第一次開始從專業(yè)的角度研究蜥蜴的創(chuàng)新繁殖，并和一群志同道合的伙伴參與出版了一本有行業(yè)意義的指南。Harry和我們分享了3份作品，其中之一是他自己設(shè)計(jì)的T恤，他將十二生肖同中國(guó)一些地標(biāo)性建筑的照片印在衣服上，成為了對(duì)中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)文化更全面的展示平臺(tái)。

　　The members of the Class of 2019 in the IDEATE program have truly taken control of their own learning and growth to express their unique selves. They have gained self-confidence and even greater abilities. Furthermore, they have gained awareness and clear minds regarding what passions and goals they would like to pursue. If the recent exhibition these entrepreneurs held is any indication of what’s to come, we are certainly looking forward to learning about all their endeavors in the near future.

　　通過和IDEATE學(xué)生的交流，我們發(fā)現(xiàn)，他們往往會(huì)從某一個(gè)小小的興趣點(diǎn)出發(fā)，在達(dá)成研究目標(biāo)的過程中接觸到其他領(lǐng)域的知識(shí)、借助跨學(xué)科的方式掌握未曾習(xí)得的技能。這不僅為他們成功申請(qǐng)心儀學(xué)府加分不少，更重要的是在完成課題的過程中，學(xué)生需要自主學(xué)習(xí)、實(shí)踐調(diào)研、同老師探討、與同學(xué)協(xié)作、拓展思路、接觸多元領(lǐng)域的知識(shí)，這些將對(duì)他們?nèi)蘸蟮膫€(gè)人發(fā)展提供更有意義的幫助。