Offered August 12-13

What is artificial intelligence (AI) and how can educators ethically utilize it for teaching, learning, and assessment? AI systems and tools are rapidly being deployed in schools. AI offers many potential benefits for teachers and students but also comes with the potential for harm or unintended consequences. 

This workshop will help participants:

• develop an understanding of what AI is and is not

• develop an inquiry into the role of humans in AI systems and the ethics of AI in education

• develop pedagogical knowledge around AI in teaching, learning, and assessment

Note: Educators at any point in their journey as life-long learners are welcome. Previous experience with artificial intelligence (AI) in education is not required.

Offered August 12-13

Recommended for: All IB educators, school leaders, programme coordinators, consultants who wish to examine teaching and learning through the lens of inclusive and equitable education. Experienced IB teachers and school leaders who wish to inquire into further developing their approach to inclusive and equitable education are encouraged to attend. 

How can a school meet the IB principles of equity and inclusivity in the delivery of an IB Education? Inclusive education has grown from a movement that was about inclusion of students with disabilities to a wholistic approach that is about all learners. It is concerned about belonging, participation and engagement of all students by removal of barriers. This workshop will help:

• develop an understanding of the IB’s principles and approaches to equity and inclusive education

• develop specific pedagogical knowledge and approaches to deliver an IB education holistically to all students

• understand and develop an inquiry into the IB’s policies and guidance on equity and inclusive education in learning, teaching and assessment

• gain knowledge to create whole school practices that foster equity and inclusive education

Offered August 12-13

Recommended for: All Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers, early years, Primary Years, new to PYP and with some experience of the PYP 

What does it mean to be an IB Primary years educator? An IB education supports the development of learners through a holistic approach within its inquiry-based and contextualised curriculum frameworks. In this workshop, participants will explore how:

•  An IB education develops agentic lifelong learners who are internationally-minded and demonstrate attributes of the IB learner profile

•  Approaches to teaching and learning help students develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success

•  An inquiry-based learning environment develops students’ curiosity and deeper understanding of concepts, contexts and conceptual understandings. 

•  Collaborating as a community of learners impacts learning and teaching and the success of every learner

Note: This workshop is replacing ‘Making the PYP happen: Implementing agency’ 

Offered August 12-13

Recommended for: School leaders, Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinators and lead teachers in subject groups who want to deepen their understanding of the MYP assessment model.

• You will explore the targets of MYP assessment strategies in your subject areas and apply your knowledge of the holistic MYP framework for teaching and learning to build successful assessment practices using your subject-specific objectives and assessment criteria.

• You will gain hands-on experience with the development of concept-driven assessments and consider new models of optional external assessment for the MYP.

Offered August 11-12

Recommended for: Teachers of personal and professional skills (PPS) who either have experience with the Career-related Programme (CP) or who have attended a category 1 PPS workshop.

This workshop provides a forum for experienced personal and professional skills (PPS) teachers to engage in a detailed discussion around enhancing implementation, teaching and assessment of PPS. Participants will strengthen their understanding of the PPS course structure and the role of the course within the CP; share strategies that support successful development and delivery of the PPS course; explore connections to the Diploma Programme (DP) subjects and career-related study courses as well as other CP core components; and review, develop and share approaches to teaching and approaches to learning that address student interests and support effective implementation and assessment of the PPS course.

Offered August 13-14

Recommended for: Experienced reflective project supervisors, Career-related Programme (CP) teachers, RP coordinators and CP coordinators.

This workshop provides a forum for experienced CP educators to engage in a detailed discussion around enhancing implementation and assessment of the reflective project. Participants will strengthen their understanding of the reflective project and its role within the CP and will develop, review and share strategies that support successful supervision and feedback as well as collaborative planning between CRS, PPS and DP teachers and librarians to support students throughout their reflective project journey. Participants will also discuss and share teaching and learning strategies related to fostering students’ research and analysis skills and reflective practice. Participants will also strengthen their understanding and application of the reflective project assessment criteria.