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Reflecting on International Mindedness Free
This weekend, I have the privilege of facilitating the IB workshop “Leading an IB Education,” where we delve into what it truly means to be an IB school. It’s an honour to work with skilled educationalists...
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Rethinking how we use the IB Learner Profile Free
Imagine a report card that not only measures academic success but also highlights who a student is as a thinker, collaborator, and global citizen. The IB Learner Profile offers a dynamic way to showcase...
Teaching and Learning
How can AI promote inclusivity and differentiation?
How can AI personalise learning? AI can promote inclusivity by providing personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse learning needs. It can help identify and support students with learning...
Teaching and Learning
How do you become an expert teacher?
What makes teaching effective? What makes learning effective? What's the difference between an experienced teacher and an expert teacher? This page provides an introduction to the work of Professor John...
IB Approaches to teaching and learning
Global Competencies
What dispositions, knowledge and skills do I need? We explore the capacities that a globally competent person should embody. In the introductory activator we consider a definition of a globally competent...
Teaching and Learning
Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship is a vital skill for students in today’s digital age, encompassing the responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology. This page provides resources to incorporate digital citizenship...
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New starts - some useful illustrations Free
Thoughts matter Do not overthink Focus...
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September - December 2024 ~ A teaching thought each week Free
I work for a community of schools. Each Monday I send each school a short 'teaching article' for them to share with their staff. They are intended to provoke reflection and hopefully give busy teachers...
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Professional development programme for 2024-2025 Free
Schools in the northern hemisphere are starting a new year. How might they plan their professional development programme? Here’s an outline, using the four IB standards of Purpose, Environment, Culture...
Leadership
Great induction activity
How do you induct staff at the beginning of a new year? Effective staff induction is crucial for building a strong foundation of collaboration, understanding, and inquiry within a school. The “Book of...