Teaching using a modern approach can often be challenging, but Humera Riyaz, PYP coordinator at Eastern Public Schools gives us some useful tips.
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Who is responsible for taking action against climate change?
In March 2019, hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets to protest against climate change, but should this be a job for adults? IB World investigates.
How IB schools are celebrating International Year of Indigenous Languages
Since the UN declared 2019 as the ‘International Year of Indigenous Language, more than 800 events have taken place around the world. Here is how SenPokChin (senpaq’cin) celebrated this important holiday.
Preserving the Filipino art of weaving
Creating unique Filipino art using a loom is a sacred tradition, and DP student Gabrielle Uy created the Loom Project to celebrate the talented weavers living in the Philippines.
An art battle supplies much-needed formula to food banks
Purchasing baby formula can be expensive in your first year as a parent, but this IB Diploma Programme (DP) student found a way to make it affordable for people in North Bay, Canada.
A global mission to reduce e-waste
Electronic waste (e-waste) is now a global concern, but this IB Diploma Programme (DP) graduate found a way to recycle electronic waste together with other passionate advocates.
Bringing a community together through a mural project
Following the devastating fires in Mati, Greece, IB Diploma Programme (DP) students Aliki and Mary brought a splash of colour to Agia Marina Elementary School.
How do we keep IB students engaged?
Are you looking for new ways to keep your students’ attention? IB teachers share their most effective methods with the IB World Magazine.
Calling all MYP Teachers for feedback on the unit planning process
We are calling all MYP teachers to give us feedback on the MYP unit planning process.
DP student creates anti-smoking campaign for youth
DP student, Manav Gandhi, created an anti-smoking campaign as an incentive to reduce tobacco use amongst the youth in India
IB students lead a reforestation project in Nepal
MYP and DP students from Dwight School London work with schools in Nepal to plant 2,000 trees in their country as part of a reforestation project.
What are the challenges for teaching language in today’s schools?
This article is the third of three parts focusing on the CP language development review. The IB has been working closely with thought leader and chair of the ECIS MLIE (Multilingual Learning in International Education) special interest group, Susan Stewart. In a series of three articles for the IB, she shares with us her insights in […]
How does language learning contribute to whole child development and readiness for transitions after compulsory education?
This article is the second of three parts focusing on the CP language development review. The IB has been working closely with thought leader and chair of the ECIS MLIE (Multilingual Learning in International Education) special interest group, Susan Stewart. In a series of three articles for the IB, she shares with us her insights […]
Can an IB education help US students engage in a globalized society?
How can we prepare US students to successfully engage and participate in a globalized society? Darlyne Delaney, our Curriculum Manager, shares her thoughts on this topic.
What are the most influential ideas on language learning at present?
As the Career-related Programme (CP) language development review moves into its design phase, the IB has been working closely with thought leader and chair of the ECIS MLIE (Multilingual Learning in International Education) special interest group, Susan Stewart. In a series of three articles for the IB, she shares with us her insights in areas […]