This workshop is primarily intended for Language B teachers interested in using short stories as part of the literature element of their course. Attendees will access a database of over 600 short stories and examine ways of linking these to the prescribed Language B themes of their respective courses. The workshop also suggests ways of using extracts to teach literary devices and provides teachers with guidance on how students can construct convincing Individual Oral Presentations too. Although the workshop will use texts in English, all Language B teachers will find the content useful and transferable to their own courses.
This round table workshop is designed for IB German A: Language and Literature teachers (SL and HL) and serves as an open forum for exchanging best practices, teaching approaches, and strategies specifically for the analysis-based components of the course. The session will exclusively focus on: • Paper 1 & 2 – Developing analytical and comparative strategies • Individual Oral (IO) – Structuring arguments and integrating global issues Rather than presenting fixed solutions, this session thrives on collaborative exchange: Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and explore different approaches to fostering students’ analytical and interpretative skills. By actively engaging in discussions and exchanging insights, teachers will leave with new perspectives, practical strategies, and a stronger professional network within the IB German A community.
Within the ToK course, the Areas of Knowledge are unpacked and taught according to a “Knowledge Framework”(KF) consisting of the scope, methods and tools, perspectives and ethical considerations. In this session, easy to use activities and ideas will be shared that can be used within the ToK classroom to address and specifically unpack the KF elements in the AoKs of the Arts, History, Mathematics and Sciences (Human and Natural). Some examples of how the KF can be applied to knowledge questions similar to the essay questions will be provided. '[agisconference2025potsdam-event-export-2025-03-17-10-01-15.xlsx]Sessions'!$G$2:$K$160
We are going to look for ways to develop the students’ reading-comprehension and listening-comprehension skills. How can we help students prepare effectively to perform their best in the paper 2 exam? Participants will be encouraged to collaborate, share and express ideas.
Spanish & German teacher / Mother Tongue coordinat, International School of Hamburg
I love learning and teaching languages. I have taught German LA and Ab Initio, Spanish A&B, French LA and English B.I coordinate the "Mother Tongue Programme" at my school and the Language Development core component in the IBCP.I like nature a lot and I love the green colour that... Read More →
Saturday September 27, 2025 16:00 - 17:00 CEST TBAAm Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
In today’s fast-changing world, students connect deeply with language when it reflects their lived experiences. This workshop explores dynamic strategies to enhance engagement in IBDP Language A and B courses using pop culture, current events, and technology. Participants will discover how a variety of contemporary artifacts can serve as authentic texts, fostering critical thinking and real-world language application. We’ll discuss interactive activities, digital tools, and inquiry-based approaches that make language learning relevant and meaningful.
