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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.
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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Subject
Date
Length & Price
Keys to Success: The Individual Oral in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature Facilitator: Kate Beatty
5 June 2024 14:00 CEST
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
5 June 2024 14:00 CEST Keys to Success: The Individual Oral 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 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 + 15-minute break via Zoom, 5 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
In this short and specific Think-In we will focus on the exhibition and discuss what makes it a success, or not. We will explore key issues in both the development of artwork and its presentation. Are you feeling baffled by your students' marks or looking for strategies to raise the bar? This Think-In is open to both new and experienced teachers as we believe that the sharing of lived experience and fresh insight can be of benefit to all. Some of the topics we will address:
• Developing a coherent body of work
• Uncovering bigger ideas
• Bridging artworks ( finding continuity)
• High and low scores: What makes a 7, a 5, a 3?
• Marking discussion
• Curatorial strategies
• Going forward: making the most of the exhibition.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 7 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (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 + 15-minute break via Zoom, 13 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (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 + 15-minute break via Zoom, 14 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).