Block 4: Saturday 11:15 to 12:45
Room: Michigan A and B
presented by Jean-François Rischard, Former Vice-President for Europe, World Bank
Jean-François Rischard, world-renowned speaker and author, will pick up where his general session left off, facilitating a dialogue about the urgent need for new approaches to global problem-solving. This session will give members of the IB community a chance to discuss issues and share ideas with Mr Rischard, covering a broad range of topics including how we can work to cultivate students’ understanding of the significance of education in a global context.
Room: Ontario
presented by Ted O'Neill, Dean of Admissions, University of Chicago
Does the college admissions process really need to be so crazy? With record number of applicants, universities are admitting a smaller percentage than ever. Some students apply to 20 colleges or more, and spend thousands of dollars on private college counseling. Add in early decision, early action, a student loan scandal, and the normal stress of senior year, and you have a volatile mix. But Ted O'Neill, one of the most respected and outspoken deans of admissions in North America, believes the process need not be so difficult. We challenged him: if he were able to change whatever he wanted, what changes would he make? How can we work together to move towards a saner, fairer and more balanced system.
Room: Mississippi
presented by Peter Mitchell, Professor of African Archaeology/Tutor and Fellow in Archaeology, University of Oxford/St Hugh's College
Oxford University is actively seeking to recruit more talented international students for its undergraduate body and, in particular, wishes to boost applications from North America and from those taking the IB. This session explains why such students should consider applying to Oxford and provides information on the kinds of degree and unique forms of teaching offered by this world-class institution. It also explains the application process that candidates must follow and offers guidance on the completion of application forms, the kinds of offers made by Oxford Colleges and the format of interviews held each year in Vancouver and New York.
Room: Mayfair
presented by Gary Little, Associate Superintendent, Vancouver School District
Andy Krawczyk, Principal , Vancouver School District
A key tenet of all three International Baccalaureate Programmes is found in the IB mission statement: "...aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect." The purpose of the breakout session is to demonstrate the critical relationship between school and district in meeting the shared goals of equity, diversity and international mindedness. The presenters will focus on three initiatives of significance that involve district and school in Vancouver. Practical and poignant, sharing internationalism likely raises as many questions as it provides answers. This workshop will provide focus and hope for the work that we do together.
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: Colorado
presented by James C. Jupp, MYP Coordinator, Martin Middle School
Marisela Morin, Spanish Teacher, Martin Middle School
This presentation articulates how the IB Middle Years Programme international component re-connects Latino youth with their parent cultures. This presentation highlights practical narratives of culturally relevant practice using the MYP's international and intercultural education with particular reference to serving inner-city Latino youth in Austin, Texas. These practical narratives provide a unique contribution to the MYP by showing, in detail, what international and intercultural education looks like with poor, inner-city, Latino students.
Room: Columbus A&B
presented by Steve Hreha, Diploma Programme Coordinator, Champlain Regional College
We talk a lot about this thing called Theory of Knowledge (TOK), but do we really know what students experience in their TOK classroom? If you ever wondered, here is your chance to find out. A master of TOK teacher will facilitate a "typical" TOK discussion, based on a short reading that will be provided during the session. This session provides a chance to refine your critical thinking skills, to find your voice, and to get a peek behind the scenes at one of the most compelling features of an IB education. This session will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants.
Room: Missouri
presented by Anthony di Battista, Superintendent of Schools, West Morris Regional High School District
Alyce Hunter, Director of Curriculum, West Morris Regional High School
Kathleen Kremins, Diploma Programme Coordinator, West Morris Regional High School
Debbie Gonzalez, Diploma Programme Coordinator, West Morris Central High School
The West Morris Regional District has created a strong and supportive IB team, uniting all of the participants in the IB process: administrators, faculty, students and parents. We will explain the creation of vertical teams for curricular development, Extended Essay supervisor training for the full faculty and staff, an IB mentoring program, an IB Parent Boosters group, an IB retreat for faculty and another for incoming sophomores as well as ongoing staff development in IB pedagogy. Administrators and IB coordinators embrace the philosophy of a collaborative approach and open dialogue between team members in order to encourage excellence as a habit of mind in teaching and learning. All session participants will receive a CD that includes our IB Handbook as well as memos, calendars, letters, news articles and PowerPoint presentations that we have used effectively in the district.
Room: Ohio
presented by Jerry Chris, Diploma Programme Coordinator/ TOK Teacher, Mission Viejo High School
Is your school seriously engaged in international mindedness or do you rely on "Taco Tuesdays" and flags in the hallway to fulfill the requirement? The Socratic Seminar format allows students the opportunity for true international understanding in every classroom, whether it be Math HL or PYP Social Studies. This methodology, which many consider the pinnacle of student centered learning, guarantees an open-minded inquiry into global issues. Basic instruction and a sample seminar will be offered in this workshop.
Room: Huron
presented by John Burke, Diploma Programme Coordinator, Catholic Memorial High School
The study of literature is much more than an academic exercise. Used correctly, literature can engage students in meaningful, interdisciplinary discourse on global issues of social justice. Discover how exposing your students to cross-cultural, international texts develop their understanding of contemporary human experiences. Acquire new strategies for incorporating literature into broader discussions about how people around the world confront and resolve important ethical issues.
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