Middle Years Programme, Block 3: Friday 4:00 to 5:15

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Space Exploration in the IB Middle Years Programme

Room: Missouri

presented by Jan Lotter, MYP and Diploma Programme Coordinator, Aurora Public Schools
Jake Emerson, MYP Humanities Teacher , Aurora Hills Middle School
Josh Cooley, MYP Humanities Teacher , Aurora Hills Middle School

Learn how one school created a format to develop an interdisciplinary approach to teaching through a focus on Space Exploration. Students created a "Digital Space Exploration Textbook" under the guiding question "In what ways does space exploration benefit the future of mankind? As part of this project, students examine the past, present, and future aspects of space exploration through the IB Middle Years Programme Areas of Interaction and the IB learner profile, using technology as a way to connect science, humanities, literacy and the arts. Participants will learn how to apply this concept to other topics for interdisciplinary planning.

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A Perspective on the Future of Languages in the IB

Room: Mayfair

presented by Alex Horsley, Executive Director, CASIE (Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education)

This session will address a full range of issues relating to language study in all IB programmes. It will include an update of the deliberations of the IB's Second Language Working Party. Dual language programmes, content-based language instruction and other aspects of language education will be addressed. There will be an introduction to the Global Language Convention being hosted by CASIE in conjunction with the IB in Atlanta, April 2008.

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IB Middle Years Programme Update

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.

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Networking for Coordinators and Heads of Schools

Room: Arkansas

presented by Theresa Bowen, PYP Coordinator, Brandon Elementary School
Mary Katherine Peele, PYP Coordinator, E. Rivers Elementary School
Karen Evans, Head of School, Brandon Elementary School

In this session, the panel will discuss the development and organization of networking groups for Coordinators and Heads of Schools. The collaborating and sharing of ideas strengthens the authorization process and helps to sustain the IB programmes. The intended outcome will be to explore and produce strategies and ideas that promote effective models of support. This session will be beneficial for candidate schools as well as authorized schools.

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