IB Approaches to teaching is differentiated to meet the needs of all students

Differentiation is about accommodating the different ways in which students learn, and about teachers designing learning experiences that allow students with a range of needs to meet their learning objectives.

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An IB Schoolwide Adoption Strategic Resource. Learn more, here.

Inclusive design for learning and teaching

Inclusion is a continual process of increasing the quality of learning experiences for all students. By providing tailored support and fostering an inclusive learning environment, we aim to optimize engagement and promote growth for all learners.

From Education Week Teacher and author Larry Ferlazzo explains that differentiating instruction is really about getting to know your students and making decisions, often in the moment, based on what they need. Read more, here

FREE Nano PD: Principles of inclusive and equitable education

This eLearning tool is an opportunity to reflect on and learn about the principles and practices of inclusive education. The tool provides real-life scenarios aiming to aid in a deeper understanding of these concepts.

Reflect on what you are learning

In your most recent unit/topic, how often did you:

  • set high but realistic expectations for all learners?

  • promote an environment that welcomed all learners?

  • enable every student to achieve personal learning goals?

  • try to activate students’ prior knowledge?

Find the section in the Teacher Self-reflection Guide to capture your ideas.

Navigating the IB Programme Resource Center (PRC)

 

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Further reading to understand the IB

 

Read the Brookings Institute case study Transcending borders: The International Baccalaureate’s systemic approach to educating the whole person by Whitney Hegseth (2023)

  • How is the IB explained in this case study?

  • How might the Brookings explanation contribute to your thoughts about the difference between an IB World School and a school with an IB programme?

  • How does this article expand your understanding of IB Approaches to Teaching?

US Growth Access and Outcomes Final Report (2024)

This newly published report contains a rich array of graphics, data, and testimonies that consolidate a number of research study findings. This is an ideal resource to either distribute as a whole, or draw from to strategically present relevant topics, to address misconceptions and re-write narratives.