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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.
There are three types of Think-In:
Click on any title below for further information - and check back regularly as new Think-Ins are being added every week!
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Date
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Keys to Success: Paper 1 in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature Facilitator: Kate Beatty
NEW
9 September 2024 14:00 CEST
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
9 September 2024 14:00 CEST Keys to Success: Paper 1 in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the Paper 1 guided textual analysis. We will consider ways to teach a range of text types and using the learner portfolio effectively to support students in their development of paper 1 skills; crafting an excellent analysis and organizing the structure of the response. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ expertise in the paper 1 guided textual analysis components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the paper 1 analysis including different text types and using the learner portfolio effectively; responding to the guiding question; crafting an excellent response and organizing the Paper 1 response.
Session 2 Assessing examples of paper 1 essay responses including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify text types; strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for Paper 1.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 9 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
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 is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 10 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
Este Think-In está diseñado para profesores de Español B interesados en conocer más y analizar los métodos de evaluación de los componentes: criterios y esquemas de calificación. Se contará con un enfoque práctico y efectivo para abordar cada uno de los componentes con las muestras correspondientes de cada nivel (Nivel medio y Nivel superior) y se aclararán todas las inquietudes que puedan surgir en torno a la corrección.
Sesión 1 La corrección en la Prueba 1 y el oral individual: los criterios.
Sesión 2 La corrección en la Prueba 2: Comprensión de lectura y Comprensión auditiva: los esquemas de calificación.
El número máximo de participantes es de 25. Al final del Think-In los participantes recibirán un certificado de participación.
Dos sesiones de 90 minutos via Zoom, martes 10 de septiembre, 15.00 – 18.15 CEST (Paris).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and performing the individual oral. We will consider appropriate choices of global issues, the importance of text selection and effective methods of organizing and practising the individual oral. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the IO; incorporating global issues; choosing and making use of extracts, organizing the IO and planning for the teacher/student question and answer session.
Session 2 Assessing the IO including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for the IO.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 11 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the HL essay. We will consider choosing texts and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the essay topic; crafting an excellent essay title and organizing the structure of the essay. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.
Session 1 Planning for the HL essay including choice of text and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the topic of the essay and crafting excellent essay titles, organizing the HL essay.
Session 2 Assessing the HL essay including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practices into preparing students for the HL essay.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 16 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (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 well 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 and strategies for writing the EE to examine what makes an excellent EE. We will discuss the role of the supervisor in supporting students and helping them avoid typical pitfalls.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 17 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed for Language A: Language & Literature and Literature teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed in Paper 1 and Paper 2 external examinations. Often students may lack an understanding of analytical and evaluation techniques for specific text types, appropriate terminology and planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written response. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 written assessments.
Session 1 Analysing and Writing about different Text-Types. How to teach students to recognise and use analytical techniques for different text-types, incorporate formal language and terminology, to write a response that demonstrates conceptual understanding.
Session 2 Organising the Paper 1 Guided Response and the Paper 2 Essay and Tips and Tricks to help your students write excellent responses.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 23 September, 14:00 - 17:15 CET (Paris time).
This Think-In is designed to support School Supported Self Taught (SSST) coordinators, teachers and tutors through the complete process of coordinating, planning, preparing and supporting SSST Language A students. We will consider effective methods of organizing and planning the course, the importance of appropriate text selection, and strategies for teaching students who may be learning remotely or engaging with a self-study model tutor lead model. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria, assessing specimen papers and building students’ skills in each of the assessment components and answering participants’ questions.
Session 1 Planning and organising the SSST course from the perspective of the SSST coordinator, classroom teacher and tutor; supporting students to choose appropriate texts; teaching and learning strategies for the virtual, self-study and face-to-face classroom environments.
Session 2 Assessing the internal and external exam components including deconstructing the assessment criteria, exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses, incorporating best practice into supporting and preparing SSST students for the exams.
Padlet resources will be shared with participants.
An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 24 September 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
Este Think-In tiene como objetivo ofrecer a los profesores herramientas y estrategias efectivas para poder abordar la comprensión auditiva en clase. Se contará con un enfoque práctico y dinámico que guiará a los alumnos hacia una comprensión más profunda y significativa de los textos orales. Se aclararán todas las inquietudes que puedan surgir.
Sesión 1 Enfoque sistemático para el desarrollo de la comprensión auditiva.
Sesión 2 Análisis del enfoque en la práctica a través de la escucha y análisis de textos orales.
El número máximo de participantes es de 20. Al final del Think-In los participantes recibirán un certificado de participación.
Dos sesiones de 90 minutos via Zoom, martes 24 de septiembre, 15.00 – 18.15 CEST (Paris).
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