After completing a nine-month internship at the International Baccalaureate, Ocie Grimsley signs off by sharing the “Primary List” — 5 key dreams, goals and reflections for the future.
Archive | Thought Leadership
Bringing international-mindedness to life
International-mindedness means very different things to teachers, parents and students around the world, so how do you analyze how an individual develops an internationally minded outlook and behaviours?
How to mobilise young people to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals
Today, more than half the population on the planet is under the age of 30—the biggest generation of children and young people that the world has ever seen. Through their creativity, energy and idealism, young people can bring about generational change, which can challenge the status quo and achieve positive outcomes—rapidly.
Three generations at India’s oldest IB World School
Corey Stixrud is the middle of three generations from the same family to either study or teach at the oldest IB World School in India. Now principal, he explains his loyalty to Kodaikanal International School in an Indian hill-station town.
Providing schooling for students in hospital
The inspiring story of the retired IB teacher who set up a learning centre in Zambia for children with cancer.
The role of the IB in our complex world
Carol Bellamy has dedicated her life working to make the world a better place. She has left an inspirational mark in each organization she has led, both in the public and private sector.
“Don’t lose your nerve!”
It’s a complex world out there and educators are at the front line; having to absorb what’s happening and develop strategies to help their students navigate and thrive. David Homer, Chair of our IB examining board, tells us about the role that the IB can play in facing today’s challenges, and seek his advice for […]
Are multi-age classes the future of learning?
Traditional age-based classrooms may be the norm, but they don’t have to be. Two IB World Schools share their experiences of multi-age teaching.
Libraries in the 21st century: the struggle between perception and reality
It speaks volumes when the man in charge of the world’s fourth-biggest public library insists digital technologies are an opportunity rather than a threat to libraries. In an interview with Forbes Magazine, Anthony W Marx, president of New York Public Library, countered fears that they were dying.
Don’t just listen to your elders—learn from them
The sharing of knowledge between the very young and very old can be incredibly beneficial for both parties. IB World magazine investigates the science behind Intergenerational Learning.
Patrick Awuah’s take on teaching students to learn for their lifetime
One of the keynote speakers at our first educational leadership conference in Africa in Accra, Ghana in February 2018 was Dr Patrick Awuah, founder and president of Ashesi University in Accra. In 2017, he was presented with the WISE Prize for Education at the World Innovation Summit for Education in Doha, Qatar, recognising his commitment to supporting […]
The end of marking? The case for (and against) Comparative Judgement
Consider the following question: On a scale of 1-10, how lifelike are each of the following drawings of an elephant?
A pioneer educator
As the IB celebrates its 50th anniversary, IB World magazine speaks to Chancellor Stephen Spahn, who shares the same milestone, about how an innovative mindset is key to a school’s success.
What does ‘great leadership’ look like?
The nature of international schools brings its own set of challenges and complexities around leadership, as Michael Fertig, Lecturer in Education at the University of Bath, UK, tells IB World magazine We can all recall working with a ‘bad’ or ‘ineffective’ leader. Some of us might even shudder at the thought. “‘Bad’ leaders are ones […]
How design thinking makes learning come alive
Educators tell IB World how using design thinking has improved learning