Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency, many IB World Schools are successfully using online learning to continue students’ education, says IB Curriculum Manager Pilar Quezzaire. Two educators share their experiences.
Archive | Inclusive Education
The 7 biggest technological concerns
Technology has brought forth many benefits, but should we limit how much time children spend on it? Assistant Professor Jordan Shapiro shares his thoughts on this topic.
What does it take to build a world class education?
What elements are necessary to build a world class education? Melanie Smuts shares her thoughts with us ahead of the African Education Festival 2020
Engaging students through active learning
Technology has the potential to help teachers in the classroom, but what is the best way to integrate it into everyday learning? Professor Cathrine Tømte will address this topic in her keynote session at the 2020 European Education Festival.
How I helped young students excel in MUN
After realizing his passion for Model United Nations (MUN) in high school, IB Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ishan Singh mentored young students to become better delegates.
Exploring another reality using technology
Is there a perfect solution for an ideal learning environment? Professor Pierre Dillenbourg addresses learning environments in this Q&A ahead of the European Education Festival 2020.
Celebrating 25 years of culture and diversity
For its 25th International Week Festival, the International School of Aberdeen (ISA) added families from 47 countries to their community, making this year an impressive showcase on internationalism.
The importance of critical thinking in the 21st Century
During the third annual African Education Festival, Conrad Hughes will give a keynote on critical thinking in the 21st Century and why it is important not to trust everything you read online.
Incorporating design thinking in the PYP
Teaching using a modern approach can often be challenging, but Humera Riyaz, PYP coordinator at Eastern Public Schools gives us some useful tips.
How PYP students designed the perfect learning space
What would your perfect learning space look like? Read how 38 Primary Year Programme (PYP) students designed and created the perfect learning space
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.
An education without any boundaries
Beyond the Border project, by IB Diploma Programme (DP) students from Lamar Academy makes an impact in Texas.
Exploring the difference between access and inclusion and adverse circumstances
The following infographic is a visual tool for educators to illustrate the difference between Access and Inclusion and Adverse Circumstances.
How do we decide on the most appropriate inclusive access arrangements for our students? Using a thinking and planning framework to provide optimal support
The following infographic is a visual tool for educators to use when think about how they can reduce barriers for students throughout their learner journey.