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 FEATURES THE CURRENT CURRICULUM FOR THIS SUBJECT.  THE SUBJECT GUIDE WILL CHANGE FOR FIRST TEACHING SEPTEMBER 2027 AND NEW WORKSHOPS FEATURING THE UPDATED CURRICULUM WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 2027.

The aim of this workshop is to provide teachers who are new to the IB with the knowledge, confidence and tools to begin teaching the subject.

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)