Session 2

Presenter: Rachael Mweti (Nexus International School)

Description: We will explore how to use dramatic provocations as a tool for creating a sense of purpose and learner investment in inquiry. Specifically, we will look at the use of Mantle of the Expert and dilemma-led learning. Come armed with some of your current central ideas so we can discuss ones which may lend themselves to this form of inquiry.

Target Audience: All Primary

Presenters: Rebecca Gough and Charmian Loei (EtonHouse International School Preschool- Mountbatten)

Description: The workshop will provide an opportunity to reflect on and collaboratively consider: - How student agency is being promoted; - The role and impact of the environment on student agency - Strategies for assessing student agency and the current impact of your environment; and - Reflection and action: personalising your next steps.

Target Audience: Early Years Teachers

Presenter: Christine Batulanon Monzon (Sekolah Global Indo-Asia)

Description: Teachers will be able to design more interesting and engaging Science lessons.

Target Audience: 1-3 years IB Teachers

Presenter/s: Lewis Patience and Greg Thrulow (Stamford American International School)

Description: Sharing how our Elementary PE team is using Approaches to Learning (ATL's) skills as a form of on-going assessment. Learners and teachers make on-going judgements based off the ATL's across 2-3 units to create a clear picture of how learners are tracking, making next steps and celebrating success.

This workshop will provide attendees possible methods for on-going assessment tools and strategies based using transferable skills.

Target Audience: PYP Teachers

Presenter: Timothy Davis (ManageBac)

Description:

We will aim to showcase ManageBac's exciting new PYP rollout, including:

• First look at our flexible unit template editor and enhanced PYP features
• Exploring our new UI and navigation tips that will save your teachers time
• Best practices for managing the PYP through ManageBac
• PYP Assessment, Parent communication, Portfolio, Reporting and more

Target Audience: PYP Coordinators or any admin involved in the PYP