Pre-conference Descriptions
Transforming Community Service to Service Learning
Cathryn Berger Kaye, Author and International Consultant
Service learning—a powerful teaching strategy— creates a conducive environment for developing transferable skills, knowledge, engagement, and relevance that gives meaning and purpose to academics. During this highly experiential journey, see examples of service learning applicable to units of inquiry at all levels of IB. Let service learning be a continuum that gives evidence of how the learner profile attributes become internalized. Hear ideas being piloted that infuse service learning within the extended essay, group research, TOK, and see how service learning will increase youth initiative and outcomes for CAS. During this comprehensive session, you will receive a copy of The Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action as the author Cathryn Berger Kaye leads you through a step-by-step process that includes:
• Making a Case for Service Learning
• Getting Started
• Entry Points
• Essential Elements
• Transdisciplinary Curricular Mapping
• Five Stages of Service Learning
• Action Research
• Cross-Curricular Literature Connections
Teaching and assessing for global competence – how and why?
Irene Davy - Director, Sunnybrook School
IB educators pride themselves on teaching an international curriculum, at all levels. Are we really making this happen, and how do we know? This workshop explores the skills, knowledge and attitudes of global competence, and the ways in which we can assess student learning in our international curriculum.
The MYP Next Chapter: conceptual teaching and learning through global contexts
Andrew Mayes, MYP Curriculum and Assessment Manager, Mathematics and Technology
Danielle Veilleux, MYP Curriculum and Assessment Manager, Arts, Humanities and The Personal Project
Stanley Burgoyne, Global Head of Professional Development, Middle Years Programme
This pre-conference session gives educators, coordinators and administrators insights into the development of the MYP through The Next Chapter project. Participants will discuss the MYP approach to concept-based learning, contextual learning and the subject group conceptual frameworks. The session will also provide insight and discussion on the role of Internal Assessment and MYP curriculum planning. A series of interactive activities will give participants the opportunity to discuss and reflect on to reflect strategically on how your school will meet the requirements of the MYP. Global Professional Development will discuss training opportunities which will enable teachers, coordinators and administrators to succeed in raising the level of education at their school.
