Middle Years Programme (MYP) educator, Mariel Reid, reflects on her experience on working alongside students to develop a new curriculum to utilise in Personal, Social, Emotional (PSE) education lessons.
Working with the School of the Arts (SOTA), Singapore to introduce a new DP Literary Arts subject
In this blog, Sabina Sorrentino, IB Curriculum Manager, Amy Khoo, Vice-Principal of Arts and Janet Liew, Head of Literary Arts at SOTA explain how and why the new literary arts course was developed.
Beyond “lost learning”: Using formative assessment to support a return to the classroom
It’s been two years since education around the world was disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Many schools have already returned to in-person learning and teaching, while others continue with remote learning or even a hybrid of the two. However, with ongoing uncertainty about new variants, schools and educators will no doubt need to continue being […]
Educating future business leaders on sustainable practice: The IB announces SUMAS as new CP Strategic Provider
Sustainability is set to become one of the key foundations of all careers in the future. Read our blog about the new partnership between the IB and Sustainability Management School (SUMAS).
The importance of academic integrity: Q&A with IB Academic Integrity Manager, Celina Garza—Part two
In this two-part Q&A session, we asked Celina Garza, IB Academic Integrity Manager. This second part specifically focuses on cheating and what schools can do to foster a culture of academic integrity in assessments.
CP curriculum review: an educator’s experience
We asked Wilma Shen, CP Coordinator at Renaissance College Hong Kong who has been involved in the review process to speak about her experience and the key benefits for both educators and students.
The importance of academic integrity: Q&A with IB Academic Integrity Manager, Celina Garza—Part one
In this two-part Q&A session, we asked Celina Garza, IB Academic Integrity Manager, a few questions about the importance of academic integrity.
Sustainability goals and corporate involvement: project-based learning through creativity, activity, service (CAS)
At a time where sustainability is at the forefront of many business strategies, IB Diploma Programme (DP) students at Christ Junior College, Bengaluru, India decided to create a creativity, activity, service (CAS) project to investigate corporate involvement in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Extended Essay Exhibition Celebrates Perseverance and Learning
Trapti Trivedi, Extended Essay (EE) Coordinator at Overseas Family School, Singapore, shares her experience in initiating an annual Extended Essay Exhibition.
Celebrating International Mother Language Day at Oakridge International School
In this fast-moving world, while we often talk about the lofty ideals of international mindedness, delivering it to the learning community in practical terms poses a big challenge. In line with the IB learner profile, Oakridge International School nurtures its students to be future-ready, global citizens who impact the world positively.
Success! Two counsellors take delight in their students’ triumphs
These two stories show the passion and satisfaction that UCC professionals experience throughout their careers.