October 2019
Coordinators’ Autumn Conference 2019
The aim of the IBSCA Autumn conference is to provide an opportunity for coordinators to hear important updates from IB colleagues, and to network and share good practice with schools in similar contexts. The emphasis at IBSCA events is on schools sharing good practice and contact with the AEM Regional Office. The final schedule has yet to be confirmed. Delegates will be able to meet IBSCA’s new CEO Richard Markham. There will be a key note presentation on teaching and…
Find out more »Computer Science – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enrol in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: • developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy…
Find out more »Biology : A focus on internal assessment – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: Experienced Diploma Programme (DP) biology teachers and those who have recently completed a category 1 workshop. Practical work is an important feature of the DP biology course. This workshop supports participants in the development of a balanced and practical scheme of work that provides opportunities to assess students using the sciences internal assessment criteria. You will examine various student samples to develop a clear understanding of the application of the internal assessment criteria and the moderation…
Find out more »Heads of School/IB coordinators: Implementing the MYP curriculum – MYP – Category 1
Recommended for: Administrators, heads of school and IB coordinators. Heads of school and Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinators from candidate schools and schools interested in implementing the MYP should enrol in this category 1 workshop. You will explore the philosophical, pedagogical and administrative implications of the IB programme to help as you prepare for the verification visit. This workshop encourages you to: develop a leadership approach around collaboration and collegiality transform teaching, learning and assessment practices through a…
Find out more »Philosophy – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience…
Find out more »Librarians – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Librarians with at least one year of experience in the role within a Diploma Programme (DP) context. This workshop is designed for participants who wish to improve ways in which the library can support teaching and learning in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the relevant links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience developing strategies to help librarians become more effective in their role…
Find out more »Approaches to teaching and learning for DP & CP coordinators and pedagogical leaders – DP & CP – Category 3
Workshop Leader: Recommended for: This workshop is aimed at Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) coordinators and other pedagogical leaders (such as school principals, heads, members of senior management teams, approaches to teaching and learning coordinators, extended essay or creativity, activity, service coordinators) who wish to explore further implementation of approaches to teaching and learning in the DP in the context of their school. This workshop will review the approaches to teaching and learning and give pedagogical leaders…
Find out more »Service Learning – CP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »DP Mathematics & Language Seminar
IBSCA is offering a one-day seminar for DP teachers. Due to the significant changes in both group 1 and 2, IBSCA would like to support schools and teachers to provide quality training in the new curriculum with these events. They are not IB recognised for five-year evaluation purposes but offer opportunities for high quality training delivered by experienced IB workshop leaders and also an opportunity for networking with other IB colleagues. The seminars are more useful for experienced IB teachers…
Find out more »November 2019
Film – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enrol in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: • developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy…
Find out more »Investigating Inquiry – DP, CP, MYP, PYP – Category 3
How can we support student inquiry? Students’ own curiosity provides the most effective provocation for learning that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant. Investigate how using an inquiry-based pedagogy has the capacity to lead students to a deeper understanding of concepts through the construction of new knowledge. Inquire into specific strategies and questions relating to an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. Discover how the reflective process is an essential component in becoming a life-long learner Category 3 Choose category…
Find out more »Play-based learning – PYP – Category 3
Recommended for: Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers and coordinators with a particular interest in the early years and lower primary years. From birth, play is the way children inquire and learn about the world around them. This workshop looks at the importance of time, space, materials and relationships in inquiry. You will explore your own political and cultural images of the child and the impact that has on the learning environment. The workshop will look at theoretical as…
Find out more »Leading for effective teaching and learning – DP, CP, MYP, PYP – Category 3
This workshop will provide opportunities for you to explore theories of learning and instructional design principles underpinning the IB programmes. You will consider the impact these have on student learning and how the school can support this learning. You will look at the implications of adopting these ideas and principles when developing and implementing school strategy and policy. You will explore the instrumental role that authentic assessment plays in guiding learning activities and enabling student learning and discuss how…
Find out more »Language A: Literature – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Note: Language workshops designated as “generic” provide IB professional development for all languages, including those that are not presented in language-specific workshops. The workshop will be presented in English. The workshops address common content and materials. The workshop leader will try their best to…
Find out more »Language A: Exploring literature in translation – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: Literature course teachers in the studies in language and literature group who are seeking to consider the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching works in translation to develop effective classroom practices. All participants should have attended a category 1 or 2 workshop and have at least two years of experience teaching studies in language and literature courses. The theoretical components may also be of interest to teachers of the literature and performance course, but as there is…
Find out more »Strategies to increase DP cohort sizes – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: Heads of schools, Diploma Programme (DP) coordinators, members of the pedagogical leadership team, and other school administrators. Participants might also be established DP institutions looking to widen access and increase cohort size or new IB schools seeking to establish healthy numbers from the immediate community. The DP develops a range of skills for students. It appeals to students with interests in a broad range of subjects. This programme emphasizes the importance of a vast understanding of…
Find out more »Visual Arts – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience…
Find out more »Language ab initio (Generic) – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Note: Language workshops designated as “generic” provide IB professional development for all languages, including those that are not presented in language-specific workshops. The workshop will be presented in English. The workshops address common content and materials. The workshop leader will try their best to…
Find out more »Language B (Generic) – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Note: Language workshops designated as “generic” provide IB professional development for all languages, including those that are not presented in language-specific workshops. The workshop will be presented in English. The workshops address common content and materials. The workshop leader will try their best to…
Find out more »Computer Science – DP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 15th November– Sunday 17th November 2019 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 15th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 17th November Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »Business Management – DP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 15th November– Sunday 17th November 2019 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 15th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 17th November Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »Concept driven learners – PYP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 15th November– Sunday 17th November 2019 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 15th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 17th November Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »Engaging collaborative communities – PYP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 15th November– Sunday 17th November 2019 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 15th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 17th November Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »Business Management – DP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 15th November– Sunday 17th November 2019 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 15th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 17th November Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »CP Conference
We will update this space as soon as further information is available. Registrations will open in September 2019. Venue: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms 61-65 Great Queen St Holborn London WC2B 5DA If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Oxford Course Managers at ibsca@oxfordcoursemanagers.org
Find out more »CP Reflective project – CP – Category 1
Recommended for: Teachers of the career related aspect of the Career-related Programme (CP) from schools which have taken the decision to apply for or offer the CP and new or recently appointed CP coordinators or reflective project supervisors from IB World Schools. This workshop provides a holistic, theoretical and practical view of the delivery of the reflective project for schools that have recently applied or have become authorized to offer the CP. The workshop will provide an in-depth…
Find out more »Physics – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enrol in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy through…
Find out more »Chemistry: A focus on internal assessment – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: Experienced Diploma Programme (DP) chemistry teachers and those who have recently completed a category 1 workshop. Practical work is an important feature of the DP chemistry course. This workshop supports you in the development of a balanced and practical scheme of work that provides opportunities to assess students using the group 4 internal assessment criteria. You will examine various student samples to develop a clear understanding of the application of the internal assessment criteria and the…
Find out more »Mathematics – applications & interpretations – DP – Category 2 – New Syllabus
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience…
Find out more »Mathematics – analysis & approaches – DP – Category 2 – New Syllabus
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience…
Find out more »The DP core: Improving student engagement and performance in TOK, CAS & EE – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: Experienced theory of knowledge (TOK) teachers; creativity, activity, service (CAS) coordinators; extended essay (EE) coordinators and supervisors and Diploma Programme (DP) coordinators and librarians. This workshop is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to explore and apply the criteria and descriptors used for assessing work in TOK, CAS and the EE. The workshop revolves around sample student work in TOK to provide you with specific examples of work and how it is assessed. Sample extended…
Find out more »Administrators – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Members of educational leadership teams (school directors, school principals, district officials) who are: in schools conducting the feasibility study with a view to implementation of the Diploma Programme (DP) in a non-IB school but interested in learning about the DP new to the DP and/or are about to join an IB World School or candidate school. This workshop is designed to help educational leaders to explore the philosophical and administrative implications of running the DP in…
Find out more »Environmental systems and societies – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience…
Find out more »Geography – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience…
Find out more »DP Seminar: Teaching & Learning and Extended Essay
IBSCA is offering a one-day seminar for DP teachers. This seminar is taking place on Saturday, 30th November 2019 at the University of Warwick, Coventry. Capacity for each subject group is limited to 25 delegates so please book your place early to avoid disappointment. Subject: Teaching & Learning Subject: Extended Essay More information to follow. How to register Please email the below details to ibsca@oxfordcoursemanagers.org.: Name Email address Job position School Subject Fees The following prices include the one day seminar, refreshments and…
Find out more »February 2020
Service Learning – CP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Language & Literature ( generic) – MYP- Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 7th – Sunday 9th February 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »History – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience developing…
Find out more »CAS – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Coordinators of creativity, activity, service (CAS) with at least one year of experience in the role of CAS coordinator. This workshop is designed for participants who are keen to improve the CAS experience in the Diploma Programme (DP). The workshop will focus on: assessing the relevant links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience exploring and sharing strategies to enhance current CAS programmes understanding the interaction between CAS and…
Find out more »Making the PYP Happen in the early years: Implementing Agency – PYP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Your exhibition – PYP – Category 2
Recommended for: Teachers, heads of school and coordinators. This workshop uses inquiry to engage you with the varied resources, readings and tools to optimize the exhibition for students in the Primary Years Programme (PYP). You will explore the importance of enduring understandings and how the student’s voice can lead the learning and the action through local, national and global issues. The exhibition is viewed as a collaborative process; this workshop is a time to listen, view and share exhibition…
Find out more »The role of the coordinator – PYP – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 7th – Sunday 9th February 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Leading the learning in PYP schools – PYP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Environmental systems & societies – DP- Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience developing…
Find out more »Language A: Literature (generic) – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Note: Language workshops designated as “generic” provide IB professional development for all languages, including those that are not presented in language-specific workshops. The workshop will be presented in English. The workshops address common content and materials. The workshop leader will try their best to address…
Find out more »Evaluating your DP – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) coordinators, administrators and district/local representatives. This workshop is an active, hands-on workshop for DP coordinators and administrators who want to understand the DP evaluation process. The IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) and the Programme evaluation guide and self-study questionnaire: Diploma Programme (November 2010) are used as the backbone to analyse this topic. You will leave with a self-devised strategic plan for your own school evaluation process that will enable you to continue…
Find out more »Sports Exercise and Health Science – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: DP subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience developing strategies to…
Find out more »Extended essay in focus: A one-day intensive – DP – Category 3
Recommended for: New and experienced teachers who are or will become extended essay supervisors. This workshop is a one-day introduction to extended essay supervision, supplementary to and different from the existing category 3 workshop, The role of the supervisor in the extended essay. It is designed for both new and experienced Diploma Programme (DP) teachers who are or will become extended essay supervisors. The aim of this workshop is to assist teachers in developing an appropriate framework of…
Find out more »MYP/PYP Conference
We will update this space as soon as further information is available. Registrations will open in November 2019. Venue: Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel 12 Upper Woburn Pl Bloomsbury London WC1H 0HX If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Oxford Course Managers at ibsca@oxfordcoursemanagers.org
Find out more »March 2020
Annual review and DP co-ordinators’ Conference
We will update this space as soon as further information is available. Registrations will open in December 2019. Venue: Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel 12 Upper Woburn Pl Bloomsbury London WC1H 0HX If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Oxford Course Managers at ibsca@oxfordcoursemanagers.org
Find out more »April 2020
CP Coordination – CP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Economics – DP – Category 2 – NEW SYLLABUS
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 24th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 26th February Apply Now Schedule…
Find out more »TOK – DP – Category 2 – NEW SYLLABUS
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 24th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 26th April Apply Now Schedule…
Find out more »Music – DP – Category 2 – NEW SYLLABUS
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 24th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 26th February Apply Now Schedule…
Find out more »Literature & Performance – DP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 24th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 26th February Apply Now Schedule…
Find out more »Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enrol in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: • developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy through…
Find out more »Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enrol in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: • developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy through…
Find out more »Heads of schools/IB coordinators: Implementing the MYP curriculum – MYP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Language B (generic) – DP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Language ab initio (generic) – DP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Language & Literature: Implementing the MYP curriculum – MYP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Philosophy – DP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Counselling – DP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Language & Literature (generic) – DP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 24th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 26th April Apply Now Schedule…
Find out more »Physics: A focus on internal assessment – DP – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Biology: A focus on internal assessment – DP – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Language A: Literature (generic) – DP – Category 2
Category 2 Choose category 2 workshops to develop your expertise in delivering an IB programme. You will have an opportunity to: make connections between programme frameworks and classroom practice enhance your understanding of assessment in IB programmes discuss and analyse standards and practices Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2020 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 24th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 26th February Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »June 2020
Higher Education Advisors’ Conference
We will update this space as soon as further information is available. Registrations will open in March 2020. Venue: TBC If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Oxford Course Managers at ibsca@oxfordcoursemanagers.org
Find out more »TOK – DP – Category 1 – NEW SYLLABUS
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »CP Reflective Project – CP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »Language Acquisition (generic): Delivering the MYP curriculum – MYP – Category 2
Recommended for: Middle Years Programme (MYP) subject-group teachers. Subject-group teachers should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Teachers from candidate and IB World Schools who have at least one year of experience in delivering the MYP should enroll in these category 2 workshops as part of their continued professional development. You will collaborate and reflect on effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies in each of the MYP subject groups. These workshops encourage you to:…
Find out more »Mathematics: Delivering the MYP curriculum – MYP – Category 2
Recommended for: Middle Years Programme (MYP) subject-group teachers. Subject-group teachers should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Teachers from candidate and IB World Schools who have at least one year of experience in delivering the MYP should enroll in these category 2 workshops as part of their continued professional development. You will collaborate and reflect on effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies in each of the MYP subject groups. These workshops encourage you to:…
Find out more »Language A: Langue & Literature (generic) – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. Note: Language workshops designated as “generic” provide IB professional development for all languages, including those that are not presented in language-specific workshops. The workshop will be presented in English. The workshops address common content and materials. The workshop leader will try their best to address…
Find out more »Approaches to teaching and learning for DP & CP coordinators and pedagogical leaders – CP&DP – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Geography – DP- Category 2
Recommended for: Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enrol in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom. The workshop will focus on: assessing the links between IB Programme standards and practices (January 2014) to enhance the teaching and learning experience developing…
Find out more »Psychology – DP – Category 1
Category 1 Choose category 1 workshops if you are new to the IB or if your situation is similar to any of the following: You are new to the faculty of a longstanding IB World School and have not taught in an IB programme previously. You are aware of the IB philosophy and programme structure but are not experienced in teaching or administering the IB. You are familiar with the IB subject guide (including assessment procedures, moderation) and would like…
Find out more »History – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: DP subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enroll in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy through the DP programme…
Find out more »Film – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: DP subject-group teachers new to the DP at established IB World Schools and teachers from interested or candidate schools preparing for authorization. Educators should enroll in a category 1 workshop in their particular subject area. These workshops are designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy. The workshop will focus on: developing an understanding of the IB mission and philosophy through the DP programme…
Find out more »The role of the librarian – Continuum – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Building for the future – PYP – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Chemistry: A focus on internal assessment – DP – Category 3
Category 3 Choose category 3 workshops to go more deeply into areas you enjoy and to deepen your understanding and mastery of a particular area or subject. Note: Teachers and other school leaders who do not teach in an IB World School but wish to sample IB learning may choose to participate in many of our workshops. Please refer to the "Recommended for" information in each workshop description. Dates: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June 2020 Venue: University of…
Find out more »Administrators – DP – Category 1
Recommended for: Members of educational leadership teams (school directors, school principals, district officials) who are: in schools conducting the feasibility study with a view to implementation of the Diploma Programme (DP) in a non-IB school but interested in learning about the DP new to the DP and/or are about to join an IB World School or candidate school. This workshop is designed to help educational leaders to explore the philosophical and administrative implications of running the DP in their…
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