Middle Years Programme, Block 7: Sunday 11:00 to 12:30

Developing the IB Learner Profile in Diploma Programme Schools

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.

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A Conversation with Marion Pittman-Couch

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.

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Peace Studies in Humanities: New Perspectives on Old Curricula

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.

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