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Language A: Language & Literature (generic) - DP - Category 1 - Face-to-Face


  • University of Warwick CV4 7SH United Kingdom (map)
 

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 authorisation. This workshop is designed to prepare participants to teach a specific DP subject in a manner that supports the IB mission statement and philosophy.

Please note this workshop will be delivered in November 2024 at the University of Warwick.

Details on accommodation and travel guidance can be found in our FAQs.

Language workshops designated as ‘generic’ provide IB professional development for German, Mandarin, Italian, Arabic and other languages that are not presented in language-specific workshops. Most of the time, the workshops are presented in English. The workshops address common content and materials, and language-specific examples from various languages are provided.

This workshop will encourage you to:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the IB organization: its history, mission statement, learner profile, IB continuum and the international dimension

  • Consider how the course makes links with Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and takes the CP context into consideration

  • Explore the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay

  • Develop an understanding of student and teacher approaches to inquiry in the DP/CP classroom

  • Design course outlines that align with curriculum requirements, aims and assessment objectives of the subject, IB terminology and the relevant standards

  • Design student engagements for interactions with the syllabus concepts and content

  • Articulate the assessment requirements for their subject

  • Create formative assessment tasks that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s)

  • Use assessment criteria to make judgments about student achievement (criterion-related, best fit)

You will need to select your required workshop from the dropdown list on the registration form

Benefits of our face-to-face workshops:

  • Courses delivered by approved and experienced IB workshop leaders.

  • 15 hours of live instruction allowing for in-depth discussion and collaborative learning in a small group setting. Delegates are required to attend and participate in all scheduled sessions in order to receive their IB certificate.

  • Opportunities to meet participants from a range of schools helping to build your IB network and learn from fellow IB educators.

  • Held over the course of three days (Friday - Sunday) minimising the impact on your school schedule and allowing for dedicated time for your professional development.

  • Conveniently located at the University of Warwick in close proximity to transport links and providing comfortable hotel-style accommodation and excellent catering facilities.

  • Competitively priced – with discounts for IBSCA member schools.

Face-to-Face Workshop Fees

Prices stated do not include VAT. You will be charged 20% VAT if applicable

Non-Residential Fees

Accommodation, breakfast and dinner not included. Lunch provided on Friday and Saturday.

  • Full IBSCA Member School: £585.00

  • Associate IBSCA Member School: £675.00

  • PYP/MYP/CP only IBSCA Member School: £675.00

  • Non IBSCA Member School: £765.00

Residential Fees

Includes two-night b&b stay, lunch and evening meals at the University of Warwick.

  • Full IBSCA Member School: £905.00

  • Associate IBSCA Member School: £995.00

  • PYP/MYP/CP only IBSCA Member School: £995.00

  • Non IBSCA Member School: £1085.00

  • Extra night: £107.00

You will need to select your required workshop from a dropdown list on the registration form

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workshop for me?

Category 1 workshops focus on IB philosophy and implementation. They provide professional development and assistance for schools that have decided to apply for IB authorization. They are also relevant for educators who are new to a school with an existing IB programme and those interested in joining an IB school. Participants will gain an understanding of:

  • the basic philosophy and curricular model of the programme, including the IB mission statement, learner profile, and curriculum documents.

  • programme standards and practices appropriate to the participants’ role (e.g., teacher, administrator, head of school, and so on).

  • the appropriate programme framework (PYP, MYP, DP).

Teachers who are new to an IB programme will:

  • Receive a general introduction to IB philosophy and programme Understand the structure of the programme (including assessment procedures) Create drafts or refine and improve course. outlines/designs and application Be able to begin teaching the programme upon completion of the workshop.

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