Think-Ins (CPD with InThinking)
Friday 2 December 2022
"Education is a constant reorganization, reconstruction, and transformation of experience."
- John Dewey (1859 - 1952), American philosopher and educational reformer
"Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better."
- Professor Dylan Wiliam (b. 1955), internationally renowned educationalist
InThinking offers 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 discussions on, and deeper understanding of, topics that complement official IB workshops. The Think-Ins are led by expert practitioners, and last for 3, 4, or 6 hours over 1 or 2 days.
Please find below the remaining Think-Ins for the DP Business Management teachers during the 2022/23 academic year.
I hope to see you at one of these CPD training events in the near future!
With best wishes
Paul Hoang
Keys to Success: Paper 1 in the DP Business Management (pre-release case study) for May 2023 exams
Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Time zone: 1PM CET
Facilitator: Paul Hoang
Length: 3 hours, over one day
Help your students to prepare for the May 2023 pre-release Paper 1 case study, with top tips for exam performance. We will spend time discussing best practice and effective activities to engage students with the Paper 1 case study. We will spend time on looking at effective writing frameworks to support students with the extended response questions in Section B and Section C (HL only). There will also be plenty of opportunities to address your individual questions.
Session 1 Understanding the pre-release case study - overview of the Paper 1 exam requirements. Activities to help students engage with the case study. Discussion of possible/likely examination questions, including Section C (which has not been examined since November 2019).
Session 2 Writing frameworks for developing evaluation skills. Using and setting exam practice questions and mock exams to develop effective and practical strategies for supporting students (exam skills). Marking exercise (time pending). Q&A session.
This Think-In includes ready-made resources for the Paper 1 (May 2023) examination, for use with your students.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CET, (Paris time) via Zoom 15 March.
Date: Monday 20th March 2023
Time zone: 1PM CET
Facilitator: Paul Hoang
Length: 3 hours, over one day
The IB DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) includes a range of quantitative tools and techniques that SL and HL students must become familiar with. This Think-In will focus on all quantitative aspects of the new course, including those in the Business Management Toolkit (BMT).
Session 1 Understanding the importance of quantitative tools and techniques. Quantitative techniques in the syllabus and the BMT. Applying quantitative techniques in the IA, EE, and Paper 2 assessments.
Session 2 Worked examples and marking exercise (time pending). Ready-made resources / worksheets (with answers) for each of the quantitative tools in the new BMT, ready for use with your students. Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CET, (Paris time) via Zoom 20 March.
Date: Monday 27th March 2023
Time zone: 1PM CET
Facilitator: Paul Hoang
Length: 3 hours, over one day
A Think-In for teachers supervising an Extended Essay in DP Economics this year. Although the training is designed for those relatively new to the EE and/or IB Economics, 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.
Session 1 Formulating good EE titles and research questions in Economics, Understanding the assessment criteria, Subject-specific advice, Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the reflection sessions, Essential skills for success, Marking exercises, Resource sharing, Essay Writing frameworks, The World Studies EE with Economics, Q&A session.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CEST, (Paris time) via Zoom 27 March.
Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Time zone: 1PM CET
Facilitator: Paul Hoang
Length: 3 hours, over one day
A Think-In for teachers supervising an Extended Essay in Business Management this year. Although the training is designed for those relatively new to the EE and/or IB Business Management, 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.
Session 1 Formulating good EE titles and research questions in Business Management, Understanding the assessment criteria, Subject-specific advice, Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the reflection sessions, Essential skills for success, Marking exercises, Resource sharing, Essay Writing frameworks, The World Studies EE with Business Management, Q&A session.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CEST, (Paris time) via Zoom 28 March.
Date: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Time zone: 1PM CET
Facilitator: Paul Hoang
Length: 3 hours, over one day
The IB DP Business Management course (first exams 2024) includes a range of quantitative tools and techniques that SL and HL students must become familiar with. This Think-In will focus on all quantitative aspects of the new course, including those in the Business Management Toolkit (BMT).
Session 1 Understanding the importance of quantitative tools and techniques. Quantitative techniques in the syllabus and the BMT. Applying quantitative techniques in the IA, EE, and Paper 2 assessments.
Session 2 Worked examples and marking exercise (time pending). Ready-made resources / worksheets (with answers) for each of the quantitative tools in the new BMT, ready for use with your students. Opportunities to have your individual questions addressed.
Two 90-minute sessions; 1:00 – 4:15 PM CET, (Paris time) via Zoom 29 March.
