2007, Middle Years Programme
Room: Superior A
presented by Tristian Stobie, Head of Diploma Programme development, International Baccalaureate
The learner profile is the embodiment of the IB mission statement in ten attributes. It provides for the first time a clear, unambiguous statement of the values that have always underpinned the structure and content of each of the programmes. This session explores how schools can develop the profile, with the focus on the Diploma Programme age range, although the presentation is also relevant for the other programmes.
Room: Michigan A and B
presented by Marion Pittman-Couch, Head of School, Paisley IB Magnet School, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Marion Pittman-Couch, Head of Paisley IB Magnet School, will pick up where her general session left off, facilitating a dialogue about the approach of IB for All. This session will give members of the IB community a chance to discuss issues and share ideas with Mrs Pittman-Couch, covering a broad range of topics including how to become a more effective educator using the tools provided through the structure of the IB Middle Years Programme.
Room: Arkansas
presented by Nathaniel L. Mills, Director of Peace Education, Coeus International School
Unless we actively teach our children peace, are they at risk of learning violence? Through interactive inquiry-based discussion, Coeus International School's Director of Peace Education will introduce participants to the invaluable role peace education can play in educating for our shared future. Participants will learn how studying the people, perspectives and pedagogy of peace can create cultural bridges in diverse communities. Coeus will share its efforts to establish an innovative Peace Studies curriculum at the MYP level, as an integral part of its MYP humanities program and a pre-cursor to a Peace Studies subject at the Diploma Programme levels.
Room: Mayfair
presented by Brent McDonough, MYP and Diploma Programme Coordinator, Holy Trinity High School
Heather Lapper, MYP Coordinator, Glenlyon Norfolk School
In this interactive workshop, participants will discover how to incorporate international-mindedness into any subject area in the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme. Using current world events, modeling of learner centered instruction, critical thinking and inquiry methods, participants will leave this session with practical ideas and resources to easily incorporate international-mindedness into their subjects and schools.
Room: Superior A
presented by Stanley Burgoyne, MYP regional manager, International Baccalaureate
Shani Sniedze-Gregory, Acting Head of the Middle Years Programme, International Baccalaureate
Come join the IB Middle Years Programme Regional Manager and the Acting Head of the Middle Years Programme in a presentation and conversation. This session will review changes to the Middle Years Programme that have occurred over the past year, those that are coming in the future, and offer an opportunity to ask burning questions about the programme
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: Huron
presented by Rena Berlin, IB Regional Field Representative
The MYP Technology design cycle is a powerful teaching tool for all disciplines. This session reviews how the design cycle encourages student centered learning and organization while facilitating self-assessment and individual growth. Though the design cycle is a major part of the MYP technology curriculum, it is not only a tool for teaching technology; it is a tool for understanding the process of research. This session emphasizes how the design cycle is used in the MYP personal project and the Diploma Programme extended essay, and most importantly, how it can be used as a tool to give students an opportunity to learn how to learn.
Room: Arkansas
presented by Jerry LeSage, MYP Coordinator, Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Sarah Yvonne Gluck Perez, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Ridgeview Charter School
How can English language learners, special, gifted and regular education students participate in an MYP unit? Using the Hispanic Heritage celebration as a backdrop, teachers at Ridgeview Charter Middle School went beyond tacos and flags to incorporate movie making, poetry, quilt making, musical presentations and other activities to provide ways for all students to actively participate in the celebration. Attendees will experience and participate in a number of the activities created for this unit.
Room: Superior A
presented by Stanley Burgoyne, MYP regional manager, International Baccalaureate
Shani Sniedze-Gregory, Acting Head of the Middle Years Programme, International Baccalaureate
The MYP Regional Manager and the Acting Head of the MYP worldwide will be available to answer individual questions. There is no presentation - this session is totally interactive.
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