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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 […]
How the CP is making a difference for students
A new infographic highlights research on the impacts of the CP for current students and graduates. Scroll down to see the results or download the infographic to share.
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 […]
When did reading become ‘uncool’?
Reading for pleasure helps to build literacy, confidence, well-being, development, educational attainment and social skills. If established at a young age, it can inspire a long lasting love of reading, offering a fun way to let imaginations run wild, and an exploration of different places and life experiences. However, reading for fun declines between ages […]
Insights from the DP in Latin American public schools
A study conducted by Jason Beech, Jennifer Guevara and Pablo del Monte at the Universidad de San Andrés-CONICET analyzed the impact and implementation of the DP in Costa Rica, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Peru.
Global research findings on the Diploma Programme
A global study of IB alumni found that the IB has the potential to powerfully shape the lives of students who participate in its programmes. View the research that makes this possible.
What did the extended essay do for you?
By Robin Julian Writing a 4,000-word research essay in the last year of high school is a remarkable accomplishment for many reasons. But how valuable is it really? We completed some research of our own with almost 400 DP graduates to find out more. The extended essay is highly regarded as a tool to help […]
Do DP graduates have an edge when it comes to 21st century skills?
The problem is that too often, and in too many ways, current systems of mass education are a catastrophe in themselves. Far from looking to the future, too often they are facing stubbornly towards the past.” – Sir Ken Robinson, Out Of Our Minds: Learning To Be Creative. The skills needed to thrive in modern societies […]
Making the case for an IB education through research
Working with leading university researchers from around the world, we conduct rigorous studies about the impacts of our programmes on students, teachers and schools. Given the increasing importance of data in the education field, research can be helpful in making the case for IB programmes. This new resource highlights global research key findings across the […]