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 virtually.
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)
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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