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IB-approved workshops and therefore do not count towards IB
authorisation.
Virtual Think-Ins
Short, Sharp, Specific
Think-In: a meeting or conference for thoughtful discussion.
We offer a range of non-IB certified virtual seminars all of which are
branded as "Think-Ins". As the name suggests they are designed to
promote thoughtful discussion on, and deeper understanding of,
topics that complement official IB workshops. Our Think-Ins
—all of which are led by expert practitioners—
last 3, 4, or 6 hours over 1 or 2 days.
This 3 hour Think-In is will address the most important changes to the DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) to support and upskill teachers. Join us to learn more about preparing for the new DP Business Management syllabus, focusing on the changes and updates to the course. Topics covered will include:
Understanding the new syllabus - content, concepts and contexts, plus the new assessment models.
Advice and preparation for planning and delivering the new IB BM course.
Resources to support teachers.
Addressing questions and concerns.
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an In Thinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CEST, (Paris time) via Zoom 6th June.
An upskilling webinar for teachers supervising an Extended Essay in Business Management this year. Although the training is designed for those relatively new to the EE and IB, the workshop is open to anyone who may be interested. The webinar will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students who choose to write an EE in Business Management.
Session 1 Formulating good EE title in Business Management , Understanding the assessment criteria, Subject-specific advice, Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on citation and referencing in the EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the reflection sessions, Essential skills for success, Marking exercises, Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an In Thinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CEST (Paris time), via Zoom 7 June.
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the Paper 2 essay. We will consider ways to use the learner portfolio effectively to support students in their development of paper 2 skills including structuring and organising an excellent essay. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ expertise in the paper 2 components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the paper 2 essay including different text-types and using the learner portfolio effectively; responding to the essay question; crafting an excellent response and organizing the essay.
Session 2 Assessing examples of paper 2 essay responses including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials; strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practice into preparing students for Paper 2.
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 7 June, 2:00 - 5:15 PM (Paris time).
This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in all phases of their Language A EE from initial choice of a topic, development of the research question, through the research phase, to writing the EE and reflecting on it. We will consider the three categories of Language and Literature EE´s and we will explore the assessment criteria to examine what makes an excellent EE. We will consider carefully the role of the supervisor in supporting students and helping them avoid typical pitfalls.
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 8 June, 2:00 - 5:15 PM (Paris time).
This seminar is designed for Language B teachers that want to learn how to support the Extended Essay in a more comprehensive and confident manner. Participants will learn how to help students develop a topic and a research question in order to develop an in-depth analysis of the language, culture and society or literature studied in the language acquisition course.
Session 1 Preparation - Topic selection and an exploration of the different types of language acquisition Extended Essays.
Session 2 Support - Supporting students with a research question and research methods
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an In Thinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Two 90-minute sessions; 2:00 – 5:15 PM CET, via Zoom 8 June.
The seminar is designed for teachers relatively new to the IB and those who will mentor Extended Essays for the 2023 session but is open to anyone who may be interested. We will examine the process and means of guiding students towards a successful essay in Biology.
Session 1 Management of the EE, the assessment criteria, the elements of the essay, academic honesty.
Session 2 Developing a research question, guiding the process, effective check-in and reflection sessions.
You will be asked to read one essay to discuss the assessment in the workshop.
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an In Thinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Two 90-minute sessions; 2:00 – 5:15 PM Paris time, via Zoom 21 June.
This Think-In introduces participants to the key elements of the MYP, breaking down the ‘jargon’ whilst illustrating through a practical approach the key components, stages of unit planning and subject alignment.
Session 1 What are the key elements of the MYP and how do they interconnect?
Session 2 Developing strategies for high quality unit planning.
Session 3 Planning practical and quality assurance.
Session 4 Review and connect to subject guide. Action plan.
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Four 90-minute sessions via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 22 Aug, 4:00 PM - 19:15 PM CEST (Paris time) and 2nd day: 23 Aug, 4:00 PM - 7:15 PM CEST (Paris time)
This Think-In is designed for educators who have already developed some understanding of the value
and power of a concept-based pedagogy. During the seminar you will continue your exploration of
the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy focusing on the Structure of Knowledge and the
Structure of Process and their role in enabling and supporting students to critically engaging with
complex ideas and creating new understandings. You will explore examples of good practice, create higher-order Generalizations, design performance assessments and a unit plan.
The Think-In will include approaches to concept-based teaching and learning in the classroom
contexts of the subject areas of the participants in the workshop.
Session 1 The Power of Conceptual Lenses and Unit Webs. Scaffolding Thinking through writing higher-order Generalizations for deep thinking.
Session 2 Investigating assessment in as a performance of understanding.
Session 3 Let´s put it all together and develop a CBCI unit plan!
Session 4 Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction teaching and learning strategies
The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.
Four 90-minute sessions+ a 15-minute break each day, via Zoom over two days. 1st day: 8 September 2PM CEST (Paris time) 2nd day: 9 September 2PM CEST (Paris time).
Virtual Think-Ins
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