Middle Years Programme (MYP) individuals and societies teacher Elizabeth Solomon explains why listening to students’ voices is the best learning an IB teacher can do.
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Recognizing the achievements of the IB’s UoPeople Scholarship award
To combat the global educator shortage and need for almost 69 million new teachers by 2030, IB’s Director General Dr Siva Kumari launched a collaboration with the first non-profit, American-accredited online university, University of the People (UoPeople) to offer educators a cost-free opportunity to build their careers and benefit their communities. Hear three awardees share […]
Conducting self-assessment using the ATL skills
Primary Years Programme (PYP) teacher Johana Barón explains how she helps her students assess their approaches to learning (ATL) skills and why it’s vital for their own learning.
Enriching learning opportunities in Bali: Meet UoPeople Awardee Putu
The IB has partnered with the University of the People (UoPeople) to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from I Putu Ngurah Bagus Wijaya, an educator from Canggu Community School in Bali, Indonesia to […]
Building transferable skills through the personal and professional skills course
In the fourth episode of a series focused entirely on the Career-related Programme (CP), Chris and Lori share how the personal and professional skills (PPS) course fosters student agency.
Advancing the influence of education in Vietnam: Meet UoPeople Awardee Thao
The IB has partnered with the University of the People (UoPeople) to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Thao Hoang, an educator from International School Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to reflect […]
One year later: Critically examining the role of education
Diploma Programme (DP) teacher Sarvenaz Tabrizi explains how COVID-19 (Coronavirus) affected global education systems and asks us to consider changing the ways we teach.
Pursuing the path of a qualified educator: Meet UoPeople Awardee Jonassah
The IB has partnered with the University of the People (UoPeople) to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Jonassah Schliephake, an educator from Stella Maris School, to reflect on how access to this […]
Empowering musicians to be agents of change: Q&A with Fulbright recipient Mary Jo West
Fulbright recipient and IB educator Mary Jo West explains how the programme will inspire and help her make a difference on a global scale.
Tales of an accidental teacher: Meet UoPeople awardee Murali
The IB has partnered with the University of the People (UoPeople) to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Murali Subramanian, an educator from Indus International School in India to reflect on how access […]
Eight ways to improve online learning
Oanh Crouch, director of education at Globeducate, shares eight tips you can use to improve your online learning experience.
Venturing into the CP during unprecedented times
Following the philosophy of lifelong teaching and learning: Meet UoPeople awardee Bindiya
In cooperation with the University of the People (UoPeople), the IB has aimed to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Bindiya Jena, an educator from the Gaudium International School, to reflect on how […]
Being agile in order to move forward: Six podcasts with IB World School leaders
In a new series on the IB Voices Podcast, senior leaders from across the world discuss various challenges faced by educators due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and lessons that leadership teams can learn after enduring the challenges from the previous year.
Creating authentic language development experiences
In the third episode of a series focused entirely on the Career-related Programme (CP), Chad Lower explains how language development works in his school and how educators can create meaningful learning experiences.