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IBDP library
Access to the DP library Free
We look at how the library should be available to the DP students and others in the school community, and issues associated with access: IB Diploma library "During the authorization process, schools...
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Other colleagues as partners Free
Working with other DP educators - teachers of DP subjects, the DP core, and other colleagues - can be helpful ways of supporting the DP learning experience. Here, we look at features of working with...
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Collaboration as a DP librarian's job activity
Collaboration is a key aspect of IB education and applies to students and teachers, including librarians. Given that it becomes a job activity, here we look at aspects of that role for DP librarians including...
Teaching & learning
Collaboration
Collaboration between teachers and the IB Diploma librarian in support of more effective teaching and learning in the Diploma Programme is a helpful stategy or approach for the librarian. We look at...
IBDP library
Nonfiction or information print resources
Here we look at the role of print nonfiction or information print resources in school library collections and - as IB documentation is clear about a role for the school library/ian - the DP library collection...
Teaching & learning
DP subject structure
DP students study six subjects, across a range of subject groups or disciplines. Here we look at the subject groups and other common features of the DP subject offerings, such as HL & SL, IAs, and the...
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IB and library space
IB Diploma library "The school maintains a functioning and active library consisting of adequate combinations of people, places, collections and services that aid and extend learning and teaching." (IB...
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IB authorization process
These questions and situations occur a lot. This page focuses on the IB authorization process, insofar that it relates to librarians who have experience providing a school library service or program,...
Teaching & learning
Developing a reading culture in the IBDP
In a demanding programme of study, advocating and resourcing a drive to encourage DP students to read independently (of DP needs) or for pleasure, requires thought and discussion in school. Here we look...
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IB Programme Standards and Practices
IB Programme Standards and Practices (PSP) is the evaluation tool (process and document) that is used for IB authorization and evaluation purposes. Like most IB documents, it is updated over time. A major...