Benefits of the IB Diploma Programme
Are you ready to learn about one of the most prestigious educational programs out there? Let’s dive into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). This globally recognized two-year curriculum […]
IB Primary Years Programme: Approaches to Learning
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) can be an exciting venture for both educators and students alike. Like all IB programmes in the IB continuum, the PYP is […]
Mastering IB Teaching: Tips, Techniques & Insights
The IB program is a framework that goes beyond covering the curriculum. It provides a holistic approach to education by teaching students to inquire, collaborate, take agency for their learning […]
The Power of Inquiry: Empowering Teachers & Inspiring Students
Where there’s a student who inquires, you’ll find there’s a teacher who inquires! You really can’t find one without the other. Just as we demonstrate the IB Learner Profile with […]
Seizing the Learning Moment, Part 2
What constitutes an appropriate balance between teacher planning and in-class observation when designing and facilitating effective learning engagements? To what extent can this balance increase student engagement? […]
Seizing the Learning Moment Part 1
Updated: Jan 16 1. What does it mean to be attentive to a learning opportunity that arises ‘out of the blue’? 2. How is it possible to ‘change course’ in […]
A Guide to the IB Learner Profile, Part 2: Purposefully Building A Positive School Culture
In the previous post, the IB learner profile was explored from the perspective of why it has been a focal point of IB schools and what it represents and is […]
A Comprehensive Guide to the IB Learner Profile, Part 1: Well-rounded, Globally Conscious Students
When it comes to the purpose of K-12 education, everyone has an opinion on what traits best describe the type of person that should graduate from schools. Organizations in the […]
Concept-Based Learning Part 2: The How-to’s of Creating Learning Experiences for Lifelong Learning
In our previous exploration of Concept-based Curriculum and Instruction (CBCI), we looked at the what, the why, and broadly the how of it. Now we are ready to peel back the layers of CBCI to further think about planning for it and the strategies that help create a concept-based classroom.
Concept-based Learning, Part 1: Three-Dimensional Curriculum for Lifelong Learning
Updated: Nov 11, 2023 The What In H. Lynne Erickson’s book, Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom, she states, “Concept-based curricular and instructional design are three dimensional- that is, […]