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Global Workshop Architecture

 

Category 1 Workshop Goals & Objectives

The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide professional development and assistance for schools that have decided to apply for IB authorization. They are equally relevant for educators who are new to a school with an existing IB programme and those interested in joining an IB school.

 

Category 2 Workshop Goals & Objectives

The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide a forum for experienced IB educators, focusing on programme delivery. There is an emphasis on assessment, teaching and learning methodologies, and exploring best practice in the classroom.

 

Category 3 Workshop Goals & Objectives

The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide a forum for experienced educators to build on and enhance their professional development portfolios. Participants will engage in-depth investigation into specific areas of interest and expertise.

 


 

Category 1 Workshop

The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide professional development and assistance for schools that have decided to apply for IB authorization. They are equally relevant for educators who are new to a school with an existing IB programme and those interested in joining an IB school.

 

Goals

Objectives

Provide an introduction of IB to educators
new to the programme

Participants will gain an understanding of the basic philosophy and curricular model of the programme. To this end, the following will be elaborated:
• Mission statement
• Learner profile
• Curriculum documents
• Assessment in IB programmes

Participants will gain an understanding of programme standards and practices. The standards and practices will be introduced and discussed appropriate to the participants’ role (e.g. teacher, administrator, head of school, etc).

Participants will gain an understanding of the appropriate programme framework, fully discussing the elements of the following:
• PYP Framework
• MYP Octagon
• DP Hexagon

Prepare educators to successfully implement
the IB programme

Participants will gain an understanding of the application authorization and implementation processes. In particular, the following will be presented:
• Timeline of the application process (including deadlines)
• Professional development requirements
• Structure of the site visit
• Role of the consultant
• Applications A and B

 

 

Category 2 Workshop

The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide a forum for experienced IB educators, focusing on programme delivery. There is an emphasis on assessment, teaching and learning methodologies, and exploring best practice in the classroom.

 

Goals

Objectives

Enhance the understanding of the IB
philosophy and programme model

Participants will make connections between the programme framework and practice

Participants will enhance their understanding of the role of assessment in IB programmes

Participants will discuss and analyze standards and practices appropriate to their role

Improve the quality of programme delivery

Participants will engage in discussion and activities aimed at sharing pedagogical
techniques such as:
• Best practice in the classroom
• Teaching and learning methodologie
• Finding, sharing, developing and
using resources

 

 

Category 3 Workshop

The overall purpose of workshops in this category is to provide a forum for experienced educators to build on and enhance their professional development portfolios. Participants will engage in-depth investigation into specific areas of interest and expertise.

Goals

Objectives

Provide a forum for exploring educational
ideas and areas of interest

Participants will engage in detailed discussion around topics such as:
• Learning theory
• Pedagogy
• Assessment
• Other scholarly interests

Provide opportunities for investigation into
specific areas of expertise

Participants will engage in detailed discussion around topics such as:
• Subject specific seminars (i.e. changes to the IB curriculum)
• Subject specific content
• Administrative leadership
• Pedagogical leadership

Questions?

Please contact us at +1 212 696 4464 x1 or via email at iba@ibo.org

 

Workshops

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