Workshop Format

Featuring 12 hours of intensive, live interactive virtual workshops plus up to 3 hours offline; over 3 consecutive days with 4 hours of synchronous workshop per day.  Fully authorised and certified by the IB.  Delivered virtually by IB-trained expert workshop leaders on ZOOM.

Timings: 09:00-13:30 UK time each day with a pre-workshop set-up meeting starting at 08:30 UK time on Day 1.

About the workshop

This workshop is designed to help you to:

• Develop an understanding of the IB’s history, mission, learner profile, programmes and international focus.
• Recognise the importance of the IB Learner Profile and approaches to teaching and learning in the DP and CP
• Consider how the course connects with Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and the CP context; understand the basis of the Extended Essay and the role of the EE supervisor
• Develop inquiry-based teaching and learning strategies for the DP / CP classroom
• Plan course outlines that meet curriculum requirements, assessment objectives and relevant standards
• Design engaging learning activities that help students explore key curriculum concepts and content.
• Understand the assessment requirements for the subject and create formative assessments that prepare students for summative assessments.
• Learn how to use IB teaching resources and collaborate through programme communities; choose and evaluate resources that support effective IB teaching and learning.
• Promote academic integrity in the classroom.

Category 1 workshops focus on IB philosophy and implementation.  They are ideal for anyone new to the IB or pursuing a career at an established IB World School and essential for teachers from candidate schools preparing for authorisation.

Workshop Leader(s)