Block 5: Saturday 2:15 to 3:30
Room: Mississippi
presented by Anthony Tait, Head of School Services and Professional Development, International Baccalaureate
This session will provide an overview of IB North America professional development activities, then focus on new developments and initiatives in the region. New training opportunities for site visitors, consultants and workshop leaders will also be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss ideas for future professional development initiatives.
Room: Mayfair
presented by Monique Seefried, President , IB Council of Foundation
Most of us know Monique Seefried primarily as the President of the IB Council of Foundation, the worldwide governing body of the IB. But she also has an extensive academic and professional career in art and archaeology, with a particular focus on Near Eastern and Islamic art. In this session, these two roles will become one, as Monique merges her role as a researcher and lecturer on art into her role as a leading advocate for the importance of international education. Using masks as a metaphor, and drawing on her extensive knowledge of their role in various societies, Monique will explore the various facets of the "IB Identity".
Room: Superior A
presented by Michael Ruffolo, PYP coordinator/Music Teacher, Sunnybrook School
Irene Davy, Head of School, Sunnybrook School
Equity, diversity and international-mindedness require the fostering of principles valuing the belief that we are "global citizens" and that others "can also be right." Although we can often agree on values, complexities arise from their interpretive nature and the legitimacy of differing values and interpretations. The fostering of equity, diversity and international-mindedness requires that ethical learning must connect to students' prior knowledge and real world experiences. Learning to make ethical decisions that are connected to one's values must begin with the personal and local and move to the global community. This session’s objectives include: the exploration of the action cycle as framework for teaching ethics—how he role of ethics in the PYP may be linked to the IB mission statement, learner profile and monograph; issues relating to teaching ethics in the international arena; the use of the action cycle and the PYP essential elements for teaching ethics; and how perspective and culture act as a key lens of critical analysis when making ethical decisions.
Room: Erie
presented by Bob Poole, Head of Recognition Services, International Baccalaureate
Sandra Wade-Pauly, University and Government Liaison, International Baccalaureate
The IB Diploma Programme provides two years of rigorous, continuously assessed coursework in the traditional academic disciplines. Students completing this programme are prepared to succeed in the post-secondary setting, bringing with them: 1) a thorough knowledge in the traditional subject areas; 2) the cognitive knowledge and habits of mind necessary to support the demand for extensive critical thinking, critical writing and problem solving skills; and 3) the maturity needed to work independently in a rational and well organized manner. This session will discuss ways to promote the IB Diploma to universities, and will also provide updates on recognition at various universities in the region.
Room: Ontario
presented by David Ogden, IB Consultant,
What connections do the IB's programme standards have to school improvement research? Learn how the standards and practices align with research-proven practices. Participants will review selected research studies to see the overlap between research-based practices and IB's recommended practices for PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme schools. Schools can see how they follow the research when they implement the IB's standards and practices.
Room: Superior B
presented by Michelle Moody, Project Manager, MSAP Grant/IB Citywide Administrator, Chicago Public Schools
Tracey Stelly, IB Administrator, The Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Public Schools has developed an extensive network of International Baccalaureate schools throughout the city. In addition to financial support from the district, grant opportunities were explored to expand the International Baccalaureate programmes. The Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant allowed for the introduction of the IB Primary Years Programme as a magnet option and provided for the development of several whole school IB programmes. This session will discuss how MSAP and other grant funding provide for development and expansion of IB programmes and other innovative themes.
Room: Ohio
presented by Regina Ellis, Principal, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
There is a growing body of research that urban students are hungry for schools that nourish them intellectually. However, gate-keeping practices in urban school communities have traditionally obstructed open access to college prep classes for all students. This session will offer insight into how a principal can serve as a catalyst to reculturing an urban college preparatory school through a disciplined inquiry of the school's practices, exploration of research based ideas and staff development needed to support changes. The presenter will identify the issues and provide practical solutions to the challenges hindering urban students from enrolling in IB classes and doing their very best to succeed.
Room: Colorado
presented by Richard DiBianca, Upper School Principal, Newark Academy
Unlike many of their public school counterparts, independent schools often have the professional and administrative freedom to make innovative curricular decisions. One might even argue that, in a nation such as the United States, educational innovations are the duty of independent schools. This session will explore the landscape of such innovations as they relate to global education and, wherever possible, to IB programmes. It will also provide time for the sharing of ideas among participants.
Room: Missouri
presented by Lee Davis, Head of online professional learning, International Baccalaureate
This session will consider current developments in Web 2.0 technologies, e.g. blogs, wikis and social bookmarking, and how they have been implemented by practitioners to improve teaching and learning in the classroom. The session is aimed at teachers and school leadership new to the Web 2.0 paradigm, but who want to know more about how education technology and social networking are impacting upon classroom practice.
Room: Columbus A and B
presented by James Cambridge, Head of Research Projects, International Baccalaureate
Richard Caffyn, Head of Research Support and Development, International Baccalaureate
This forum will provide an opportunity to discuss recent developments in the establishment of an organization-wide research strategy. It will include an overview of current and developing research services such as the International Education Research Database, Inventory of Research Topics, and the online Research Forum. However, the main focus of the session will be to encourage participation and discussion by teacher practitioners of current topics of interest.
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