June 2019
The role of arts – PYP – Category 3
Recommended for: Arts specialists and Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers. Experience the strength of collaborative practice with passionate and like-minded educators. This workshop is designed to empower passionate and like-minded arts specialists and educators interested in the arts by gathering them together as one to engage in opportunities for deeper inquiry and reflective practices, and to continue to build upon their arts knowledge. The workshop will offer a forum for an honest, in-depth discussion about learning theory, pedagogy,…
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…
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…
Find out more »Chemistry – 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 – 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 »Counselling – DP – Category 2
Recommended for: Counsellors and career guidance officers. The workshop is designed to review and update counsellors on the standards and practices of the Diploma Programme (DP) to support momentum and maximize student attainment. A goal of the workshop is to define and discuss the role of the IB counsellor and learn strategies to support the effectiveness of the counsellor working with IB students. Counsellors learn to keep abreast of changes in the DP and articulate the outcomes to…
Find out more »CP Coordination – CP – Category 1
Recommended for: This workshop is recommended for coordinators who are: currently involved in a feasibility study or the authorization process to implement the Career related Programme (CP) new to the IB and about to join an IB World School or candidate CP school new or recently appointed CP coordinators from IB World Schools. This workshop introduces CP coordinators to the IB philosophy, the role of coordinator and the components of the CP. You will develop an understanding of…
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…
Find out more »Language A: Literature (Generic) – 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. 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 »Evidencing learning – 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 7th – Sunday 9th June 2019 Venue: University of Warwick Conference Centre. Registration: Anytime between 13:00 and 14:00 on Friday 7th. Finish time: 12:45 on Sunday 9th June Apply Now Schedule Fees…
Find out more »Making the PYP Happen: 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 »IBSCA Higher Education Advisors’ Conference 2019
We are delighted to invite you to the IBSCA Higher Education Advisors' Conference which will take place on Thursday 13th June 2019 at King's College, London. The sixth annual IBSCA Higher Education Advisors’ Conference takes place on Thursday 13th June at King’s College, London. We are delighted that King’s College is our host this year as the University is a long standing supporter of IB education and has the highest number of IB undergraduates in the UK. We are collaborating with…
Find out more »October 2019
IBSCA 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. More Information to follow.
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
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 the…
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 »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 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…
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