IB Approaches to teaching are based on inquiry
A strong emphasis is placed on students finding their own information and constructing their own understandings.
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FREE Nano PD: Investigating inquiry
Explore the powerful role of inquiry, action and reflection to structure both synchronous and non-synchronous learning, and teaching strategies that place student agency at the center.
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Watch to Glenn Davis, on Inquiry Learning
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Inquiry in Action: Interview with Melanie
Q: What does inquiry mean to you and your students?
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Reflect on what you are learning
In your most recent unit/topic, how often did you:
Ask students to find their own information about a topic?
Encourage students to build on existing knowledge and experiences?
Encourage students to take increased responsibility for their own learning?
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.