Stimulating young inquisitive minds
Kids in general, and IB students in particular, have a natural sense of curiosity and an eagerness to develop new skills. You can help boost this predisposition by further stimulating their longing...
View ArticleIB World Magazine: March 2014
Inside this edition: Razia Jan: Improving the lives of girls in Afghanistan • 21st Century Assessment • Vocations in Action • Science’s Secrets Revealed • Beyond the Desk • IBCC • Dr. Abiodun Williams...
View ArticlePreparing for the May exams session
Examinations are a test for both teachers and students. The IB offers a helping hand with the examination paper and markscheme pack.
View ArticleYou can take that question to the bank!
Coming up with good questions for preparatory or mock exams can be a challenging chore at times. But console yourself that even the most cunning men have struggled with seemingly simple questions....
View ArticleBest practice from the IB community: IB best practice books at a discount...
The IB Store is offering three books in the Journeys series at a £5 discount in July.
View ArticleGlobal awareness as part of IB learning
The internationally-minded IB student is a critical and creative thinker. They engage in global ideas and issues with humanity and compassion. The world in which we live in can be unpredictable and...
View ArticleThe power of storytelling
Polly Peters, co-author of “Ten Tales from Different Cultures”, discusses the process of compiling ten stories from around the world into a collection for PYP readers and the power of stories.
View ArticleNurturing children’s curiosity inside and outside the classroom
Equipping parents, grandparents, teachers and child care providers with practical ideas for nurturing children’s curiosity and critical thinking beyond the classroom, Did You Ever Wonder? is a...
View ArticleCelebrating 20 years of the internationalization of inclusive education: A...
Assessment Access and Inclusion Manager, Kala Parasuram, explores how the IB has developed its access and inclusion agenda, leading by example and taking the international community on this...
View ArticleWhy every school should care about inclusive education
Jayne Pletser, Curriculum Manager for inclusive education, and Kala Parasuram, Assessment access and Inclusion Manager at the IB, talk to Sophie-Marie Odum about how schools can help remove barriers...
View ArticleA room with a view to learning
Does your classroom encourage creativity, or stifle it? IB World magazine investigates how a student’s environment affects their learning
View ArticleKeep up to date with the MYP: The new MYP unit planning process
Welcome to the first in a series of blog posts that will feature stories from MYP practitioners in IB World Schools around the globe as we follow their journey of implementing the enhancements to the...
View ArticleStudent guides for applying to university abroad
Students and parents: Beginning your research to apply as an international student to universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Australia? Four guides on the basics of...
View ArticleIB learners are internationally-minded and part of a global community
Four vignettes on how IB programmes ignite curiosity, intercultural understanding, and personal growth. IB World Schools are encouraged to share this resource.
View ArticleIB learners are collaborative and motivated community members
IB programmes develop confident, independent learners who are prepared to become leaders within their communities. These four vignettes are just one part of a series that introduces the IB continuum...
View ArticleInspiration from our community in India
By Claire Ijsbrandij I have just returned from a video production shoot at IB World Schools in India. The trip gave me a unique opportunity to witness the impact of IB programmes in action and capture...
View ArticleIB learners are prepared for the future
A new video library is available to on YouTube and Vimeo to help your community discover and share the IB experience. This series introduces viewers to a global network of engaged, passionate teachers...
View ArticleIB learners develop skills for success
A new video library is available to on YouTube and Vimeo to help your community discover and share the IB experience. This series introduces viewers to a global network of engaged, passionate teachers...
View ArticleA perfect match for a mission
Case study: Career-related Programme (CP) With more than 4,000 students, GEMS Wellington Academy-Silicon Oasis has had to consider thoughtfully how to provide relevant and meaningful learning...
View ArticleEnhance your library, save time and build a smarter collection
By Kendra Perkins School librarians face many challenges. You may be the only librarian in the school – where no one with library training is there for you to consult with when making decisions. Then...
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