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The IB Germany & Austria Meet

Virtual PD for IB educators in
English & German

April, 2024

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PYP | April 20
MYP | April 13
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Supporting Student-Created Understandings & Deep Thinking in the PYP

Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 9:00 am – 11:15 am CEST

As PYP educators, our main goal is to create learning opportunities that promote curiosity and questioning, leading to meaningful student inquiry. So, how do we ensure that we do not dominate the learning process in our PYP classrooms? How can we encourage students to ask deeper questions to drive their inquiry?

Join conceptual learning expert Carla Marschall and experienced PYP educator Yuni Santosa to explore how you can encourage students to construct their own conceptual understandings and use guiding questions to promote deep thinking in the PYP.

Please note: Both sessions will be available in German and English

Session 1

The power of student-created conceptual understandings

9:00 – 10:00 am CEST (60 min)

How do we know if students are capable, conceptual thinkers? How do we ensure that ideas formed in an inquiry belong to them and are deeply connected to the learning process? Join Carla Marschall as she guides you through the power of student-created understandings in the PYP classroom. Learn easy-to-use strategies to enhance student agency and ownership by inviting learners to construct their own conceptual understandings. 

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Carla Marschall
Session 2

Crafting guiding questions for deep thinking in the PYP

10:15 – 11:15 am CEST (60 min)

Have you ever wondered why there is a ‘teacher’s questions’ section in the PYP planner? How do you use the teacher’s questions’ to scaffold thinking and support students to develop their understanding? Join Yuni Santosa as she shares the power of questioning as a tool for scaffolding student thinking and nurturing curiosity in the PYP classroom.

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Yuni Santosa

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Empowering MYP Learners through Inquiry and Assessment

Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CEST

How can we foster deep, inquiry-based learning while still effectively assessing student growth? How do we strike the right balance that will keep students engaged and feeling empowered?

Meet Kate Beatty and Kirsty de Wilde, two long-standing MYP practitioners who are ready to share practical tips and strategies to tackle these questions head on. Join us for an opportunity to integrate ATL skills through inquiry and to learn to master student-centred assessment practices.

Session 1

Developing ATL skills through inquiry

9:00 – 10:30 am CEST (90 min)

Crafting inquiry-based lesson plans that not only captivate our students but significantly contribute to their development can be tough. At the heart of this challenge is the integration of the ATL skills, which are pivotal for student growth. But how do we effectively merge the ATLs with an inquiry approach in our daily teaching practices? How can we harness the dynamic power of inquiry to enhance ATL skills among our students? 

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Kate Beatty
Session 2

Student-centred assessment: Strategies for success and growth

10:45 am – 12:00 pm CEST (75 min)

As an MYP educator, you’re juggling a lot. Understanding how to assess effectively, give meaningful feedback, meet the MYP framework’s standards, and all the while, help your students continuously improve—it’s not an easy task!

Kirsty de Wilde, Secondary School Principal at Bavarian International School, will simplify the complex world of assessments for you. Discover how formative and summative assessments can transform your teaching approach and feedback methods. In her session, you’ll learn how to craft engaging MYP assessments that support student growth and agency.