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This page provides you with materials to help you explain why students, parents, educators, and government administrators should choose International Baccalaureate. You will find the (Image source: Download...
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PDP: What makes it work?
Understanding the PDP as an Activity Theory If our Theory of Change shows what we did, what changed, and how we know, Activity theory deepens this by showing that change is not linear—it happens inside...
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IB Evaluation Essentials
Preparing for an IB evaluation can feel daunting, with many steps to manage and deadlines to meet. This page is here to help Heads of School and IB Coordinators navigate the process with confidence. You’ll...
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What's new about IB evaluation?
The last time you were evaluated may have been under the 2014 IB standards and practices. This page helps you to prepare for your future IB evaluation by looking at what is about to change from the current...
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PD requirements for evaluation
Professional development is an essential part of programme development. Each school will be at a different stage of their IB journey. The IB provide a flexible approach towards professional development...
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How do we plan for programme evaluation?
This page walks you through how to prepare for the evaluation. Schools are evaluated every five years after authorization. Schools may request a change of date (e.g. to align the dates of different programmes)...
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IB Evaluation - Briefing note to coordinator
Our school is now beginning the evaluation process once again, this time in preparation for our PYP evaluation. Having chaired many IB evaluations and led multiple evaluation teams, I have found it helpful...
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IB Evaluation 2020 - Key Terms
This glossary provides you with a summary of these key ideas. At the bottom of this page you will find links to more detailed explanations on other pages in this website. Several key ideas have informed...
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How does professional inquiry support programme development planning
This page introduces you to the IB approach to professional inquiry to support programme development as well as several case studies from IB schools. Programme development planning is about the intentional...
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PDP: Carrying out your research
Why is the PDP a piece of action research? Research is a fundamental component of the IB programme development plan process. It provides a solid foundation for informed decision-making, ensuring that...