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Changes to Diploma Programme classical languages course: An educator’s perspective

March 23, 2022 in Announcements, assessment, Diploma Programme (DP)

From August 2022, diploma programme (DP) teachers will need to ensure they are using the recently launched classical languages subject guide (first assessment 2024). To mark the launch of the new subject guide, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak about the course and how the key [...]

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Launching the new Literature and Performance Subject Guide: An educator’s perspective

March 23, 2022 in Announcements, assessment, Diploma Programme (DP)

From August 2022, teachers of the IB literature and performance course will need to ensure they are using the recently launched literature and performance subject guide (first assessment 2024). To mark the launch of the new subject guide, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak about the [...]

Successfully trialling the MYP eAssessment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Theatre teacher’s thoughts on updates to Diploma Programme subject guide

March 23, 2022 in Announcements, assessment, Diploma Programme (DP)

From August 2022, Diploma Programme (DP) teachers will need to ensure they are using the recently published theatre subject guide (first assessment 2024). To mark the launch of the new subject guide, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak about the course and how the key updates [...]

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Diploma Programme launches new Digital Society subject: “A much needed innovation in the DP”

March 23, 2022 in Announcements, assessment, Diploma Programme (DP)

The IB is launching a new digital society course for 2022, replacing the information technology in a global society (ITGS) course, which was no longer fit for purpose. To mark the launch of the subject guide for this brand-new course, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak [...]

Lost in translation? Simple steps to follow when planning formative assessments

February 24, 2022 in assessment, Inclusive Education

This blog highlights how the International Baccalaureate (IB) ensures students get the same exam experience across languages. It also looks at how teachers can apply simple writing rules when posing questions in the classroom and in formative assessments to help your students achieve their best results. The IB noticed that students sometimes give a slightly [...]

A ‘‘Thank You’’ letter to my Spanish and Chinese language teachers

February 3, 2022 in Diploma Programme (DP), Inspiring alumni

Learning a new language can be challenging but what happens when you have a great teacher by your side? Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Katherine Ahn explains why they teach so much more than a language.

TOK-tober events and challenges stimulate critical thinking at Istanbul school

February 3, 2022 in Diploma Programme (DP), Theory of knowledge (TOK)

Teachers play a crucial role in embedding the theory of knowledge (TOK) across the Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum and helping students connect TOK to their studies. Natalie Parker, Assistant Principal DP coordinator and Amy Watson, High School TOK Teacher and Head of Group 3 at ENKA School Istanbul share their story to highlight how they [...]