Are you a primary subject specialist teacher or homeroom teacher looking for ways to build a lesson which is differentiated and inquiry based to help support all learners? These two fundamental elements of the Approaches to Teaching will be explored in detail and time will be given to problem solve and improve subject specific lesson plans together.
Schedule: 09:30-10:00 Circle Time-Introduction
10:00-12:30 Session 1: Differentiation ensures that all students have access to meaningful and appropriately challenging learning experiences. In this session we will explore the potential barriers that need to be considered and ways to modify content, process, product or learning environments so that all students are supported. This session will offer strategies and tips that can be implemented in the classroom to help us move away from a one-size fits all model.
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:30 Session 2: -We will unpack what we currently know regarding inquiry learning and will use a visual thinking routine to further our understanding. -We will then break into groups to look at sample lesson plans and look for ways to improve them through what we have learned regarding differentiation and inquiry.
15:30-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:00 -Teachers will have time to look at a current lesson they will be teaching in the future and look for ways to improve it through what they have learned during the session.
The IB Diploma Coordinators Roundtable is a valuable opportunity for professional networking and collaboration. This forum brings together coordinators from diverse schools and regions to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange best practices for effectively managing and implementing the Diploma Programme. Our goal is to explore key issues and develop actionable strategies.
The morning session, Assessment, Exams, and Data-Informed Practices, will cover crucial topics such as AI and academic integrity, practical applications of IB Insight, the implications of new exam regulations, and the logistics of organizing the November exams. In the afternoon, Enhancing the Programme will focus on strengthening the IB Core—exploring meaningful CAS projects, updates in the EE and TOK across subjects, and strategies for developing a strong Professional Development Plan (PDP). Additionally, we will discuss initiatives to support student well-being.
