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Building your IB programme: primary years - PYP - Cat 1 - Virtual


RECOMMENDED FOR:

IB teachers involved in the delivery of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in their IB community


Please note this workshop will be delivered virtually.


Workshop Summary:

What does it mean to be an IB Primary years educator? An IB education supports the development of learners through a holistic approach within its inquiry-based and contextualised curriculum frameworks.

In this workshop, participants will explore how:

  • An IB education develops agentic lifelong learners who are internationally-minded and demonstrate attributes of the IB learner profile

  • Approaches to teaching and learning help students develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success

  • An inquiry-based learning environment develops students’ curiosity and deeper understanding of concepts, contexts and conceptual understandings

  • Collaborating as a community of learners impacts learning and teaching and the success of every learner

Please select your required workshop from the dropdown list on the registration form


Benefits of our virtual workshops

  • Courses delivered by approved and experienced IB workshop leaders.

  • 12 hours of live/real-time instruction plus 3 hours of asynchronous/offline work across three-days. 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, both within the UK and internationally.

  • Competitively priced with discounts for IBSCA member schools.

Please note that synchronous sessions are delivered live on the above dates following UK timings - do bear this in mind when applying from outside of the UK and take into account time differences. You will not be eligible for an attendance certificate unless you attend all the live sessions.


Virtual Workshop Fees

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

  • IBSCA full member school: £460.00

  • IBSCA Associate, Candidate & Single Programme Member School - £550.00

  • Non IBSCA Member School - £640.00


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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