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Biology: A focus on the experimental programme
from prescribed titles and frame them effectively.
Practical work is an important feature of the DP
You also will assess sample TOK essays to better
biology course. This workshop supports you in the
understand the elements of what accomplished
development of a balanced and practical scheme
TOK essays look like, and learn experientially as you
of work that provides opportunities to assess
take on the task of writing a TOK essay based on a
students using the sciences subject group internal
prescribed title.
assessment criteria. You will examine various
student samples to develop a clear understanding
The DP core: Improving student engagement and
of the application of the internal assessment criteria
performance in TOK, CAS and EE
and the moderation process. Ways in which
This workshop will help you increase student
teachers can scaffold teaching and learning
engagement in the three elements of the DP core.
to prepare students for internal assessment will also
You will develop and build on your understanding
be explored. The workshop is suitable for
of the aims of the core and how the elements work
experienced teachers who wish to improve their
together to support student learning across all DP
practical schemes of work as well as teachers new
subjects and to support their development into
to teaching biology in the DP.
independently functioning global citizens. During
the workshop, you will examine the school context
Chemistry: A focus on the experimental programme
closely with the aim of developing practical
Practical work is an important feature of the DP
strategies based on the identified characteristics
chemistry course. This workshop supports you in the
and needs of your school environments. You will
development of a balanced and practical scheme
gain a strong sense of what makes the DP core a
of work that provides opportunities to assess
special experience for students and strengthens
students using the internal assessment criteria of the
their resolve to be life-long learners.
sciences subject group. You will examine various
student samples to develop a clear understanding
Supporting IB students in
of the application of the internal assessment criteria
the university admissions process
and the moderation process. Ways in which
More than 120,000 DP students will be entering
teachers can scaffold teaching and learning to
university each year. IB students represent a broad
prepare students for internal assessment will also
range of nationalities from over 150 countries and
be explored. The workshop is suitable for
reflect diverse experiences and perspectives that
experienced teachers who wish to improve their
they apply to their learning in the DP/CP. These
practical schemes of work as well as teachers new
experiences, in combination with the emphasis on
to teaching chemistry in the DP.
internationalmindedness and academic rigour of
the DP/ CP, provide students with a unique set of
TOK: Helping students write strong TOK essays and
skills, attitudes and perspectives for success in
assessing their work
university and life in the 21st century. During this
Gain new strategies to help students elevate their
workshop, there will be an opportunity to develop a
TOK essaywriting skills, especially those related to
clearer understanding of how university recognition
argument, analysis and counter- claims, and learn
impacts a student’s application to university, and to
how to better assess their work. In this workshop,
explore strategies in which schools can support
you will explore “global impression marking” as
students to maximize their chances of acceptance
applied to assessment and delve into the meaning
at their chosen university.
of the TOK assessment rubrics from both the teacher
and student point of view. You will learn strategies
that help students extract knowledge questions
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