IB Voices

Understanding the Career-related Programme (CP) reflective project criteria is beneficial for supervisors because they can provide concrete advice and lead students through this exciting journey. IB Voices recently sat down with Wilma Shen, CP coordinator at Renaissance College in Hong Kong, who shared her schools’ strategies for the reflective project, supervisor training, and marking standardization in the second episode of a series focused entirely on the CP.

Host: Darlene Fisher, IB Lead Educator and workshop designer, developer and facilitator of ‘The Essentials of International Leadership’ suite of workshops Co-host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Frank Braccia, Head of school, Gold Crest InternationalChris Wright, Director of Education, Woodard Schools UKCheryl Keegan, Head of NBHIS, China Angela Meikle, IBWS Manager, Former Head of Elementary at Hanoi International School

Host: Darlene Fisher, IB Lead Educator and workshop designer, developer and facilitator of ‘The Essentials of International Leadership’ suite of workshops Co-host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Chris Wright, Director of Education, Woodard Schools UKMalcolm McKenzie, Head of School, Key Stone Academy, China David Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President, Education for GEMS US & IB SchoolsDr J. Courtney Lowe, Director, American School of The Hague

The reflective project is one of the four core components of the IB Career-related Programme (CP). It is an in-depth exploration of an ethical dilemma related to students’ career interests. Produced over an extended period of time, it’s designed to draw together key elements of the students’ CP experience, including their career-related study, Diploma Programme courses, and the other components of the CP core. This episode of IB Voices features Rebecca Austin Pickard, a former CP Coordinator, IBEN workshop leader, and author of the textbook “CP Reflective Project” (Hodder, 2019). Join us as she shares her insight and advice for reflective project supervisors about how they can proactively support students as they complete the CP reflective project.

Host: Darlene Fisher, IB Lead Educator and workshop designer, developer and facilitator of ‘The Essentials of International Leadership’ suite of workshops Co-host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Kevin House, Director of the Institute for Learning and Research, Dulwich College International Cheryl Keegan, Head of NBHIS, China Malcolm McKenzie, Head of School, Key Stone Academy, China David Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President, Education for GEMS US & IB Schools

Host: Darlene Fisher, IB Lead Educator and workshop designer, developer and facilitator of ‘The Essentials of International Leadership’ suite of workshops Co-host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Chris Wright, Director of Education, Woodard Schools UKJames MacDonald, Director, International School of BrusselsNicholas Alchin, Deputy Head of Campus, United World College of Southeast Asia

HostDarlene Fisher: IB Lead Educator and workshop designer, developer and facilitator of "The Essentials of International Leadership" suite of workshops Co-hostSteve Wishart: IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Kevin House: Director of the Institute for Learning and Research, Dulwich College International Nicholas Alchin: Deputy Head of Campus, United World College of Southeast AsiaFrank Braccia: Head of School, Gold Crest International

HostDarlene Fisher: IB Lead Educator and workshop designer, developer and facilitator of "The Essentials of International Leadership" suite of workshops Co-hostSteve Wishart: IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Kevin House: Director of the Institute for Learning and Research, Dulwich College International Nicholas Alchin: Deputy Head of Campus, United World College of Southeast AsiaFrank Braccia: Head of School, Gold Crest InternationalSeetha Murty: Director of Education, Silver Oaks International Schools; President, Heads Association of IB World Schools, India; Vice Chairperson, CBSE Schools Association, Hyderabad, India

In this episode of IB Voices, two incredible teachers from Stratford Hall School in Vancouver, Canada, Andrea Ryan and Meg Penafiel, talk about their school’s IDEA Lab (which stands for Innovation Design, Engineering and Arts) and how it seamlessly fits into their school’s IB framework - particularly in their implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:David Burton, Principal Consultant, Independent Schools VictoriaMelanie Brown, Chairperson, DP Coordinator Network for Southeast Asia I DP Coordinator, Nexus International School, Singapore Rebecca Hammond, Executive Assistant, IB Schools Australasia

Host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:David Boardman: Principal Senior School, Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand | IB Heads Council member | Secretary of IB Schools Australasia and Chairperson of the New Zealand IB Heads CaucusSharron Bailey: Assistant Principal/ PYP Coordinator, Auburn South Primary | Victorian & Tasmanian PYP Network Chairperson

Today we’ll be exploring health and well-being with educator Anthony de Giorgio. Anthony has a wealth of experience in the field of physical and health education from the PYP all the way through to the diploma programme. He’s also a member of the IB educator network, a workshop leader and is currently studying for a Masters in Professional Kinesiology in Toronto. We recorded our conversation at the PYP subject symposium in 2019 where Anthony joined us to lend his experience and expertise to the review of the PYP scope and sequences with a focus on personal, social and physical education. We started our conversation by considering the current focus on health and well-being in the media and the wealth of research on leading happier, healthier lives and the opportunities this offers for learning in the primary years.

Today’s guest is Mark Shillitoe, a PYP teacher at the International School of Delft in the Netherlands. He’s held various roles in PYP schools across Europe including that of PYP coordinator, and digital learning coach, but now he’s back in the classroom alongside pursuing a Masters in Art Education. Mark is a thoughtful, reflective and provocative practitioner who isn’t afraid to break down barriers in the pursuit of learning. Our conversation explored art, activism and a touch of magic, but we started out by considering learner and teacher agency and how teachers can start to introduce the concept into their practice. A note: this interview was recorded in 2019.

In this episode of IB Voices, we’ll be exploring the world of language learning with educator Lorna Caputo. Lorna is based in Switzerland and the International School of Zug and Luzern where she holds the position of coordinator for first language and English as an additional language across the IB continuum. A self-confessed lover of languages she’s currently trilingual speaking English, German and Italian. Join us as we explore opportunities for celebrating and enhancing linguistic diversity throughout your school through practical ideas and examples from Lorna’s own experience. A note: this conversation was recorded in 2019.

Host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, AustralasiaPanel:Tania Mansfield: IB PYP Coordinator, International School, Ho Chi Minh City I PYP network in South East AsiaKaren Abraham: Deputy Principal, Cleveland District State High School Paul Weinert: Principal, Concordia College I Chairperson of IB Principals Association South AustraliaMonita Sen: PYP Authorisation Manager, IB

At a PYP workshop with educators from Europe and the Middle East in 2019, lower school principal at the International School of Ulm in South Germany, Heidi Bachman was learning all about agency in the PYP. Although somewhat new to the school, Heidi is not new to the concept of agency, having started her career in early childhood progressive education in the United States. As a keen advocate for voice and choice, Heidi talked to us about the value of scaffolding, and the important of a safe and collaborative culture in finding the space for risk-taking. A note: this conversation was recorded in 2019.

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Host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Monita Sen : IB Authorization Manager, Primary Years ProgrammeMargeaux Tydings: IB Authorization Associate Manager, Middle Years ProgrammeAvalokita (Avi) Nanda: IB Authorization Manager, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme

While the IB Diploma and Career-related Programme go hand-in-hand since they are designed for students of the same age group, some schools – or rather, one school in particular – is connecting the dots between the Career-related Programme and the Middle Years Programme in some really cool ways. Building a transition plan between the two programmes is Jason Reagin, the CP coordinator at Chadwick International School in South Korea. Listen in as IB Voices talks with Jason about the similarities between the two programmes, the shared skill set they develop in students, and more.

Host: Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Dr Priyanka Malhortra: Counselling Psychologist I Family Counsellor Dr Angela Donohue : Psychologist I Family Counsellor

When normal, physical routines are disrupted through unexpected events, students often find it hard to stay motivated and develop new routines. Of course, some of us are more conscious of this now, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. To speak to this, IB Voices met with Dr Adam Carey, a doctor, nutritionist and leading commentator on all areas of sports nutrition and human performance. In our conversation, Dr Carey shares the importance of physical activity on our well-being and motivation, how to find motivation to get active, and what types of physical activity is beneficial and feasible while stuck at home.

Host:Steve Wishart: IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel: Kathy Saville: Programme Coordinator, Wesley College, AustraliaMelanie Woodland: Assistant Principal, Kunyung Primary School, AustraliaMelissa Fitzgerald: MYP Coordinator, Oakleigh Grammar, Australia

Host:Steve Wishart: IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Kathy Saville: Programme Coordinator, Wesley College, AustraliaMelanie Woodland: Assistant Principal, Kunyung Primary School, AustraliaMelissa Fitzgerald: MYP Coordinator, Oakleigh Grammar, Australia

The IB’s youngest, but arguably most innovative and future-ready offering is the Career-related Programme, or CP. The CP is an educational framework that incorporates the values and mission of the IB, the rigor of the Diploma Programme and career-related education that prepares students for further education, apprenticeships, and even employment. To talk about the history of the CP, its core elements, and the benefits it offers schools, teachers, and students, I’m joined by Chantell Wyten, Senior Curriculum Manager at the IB and knower of all things CP.

Host:Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:David Boardman: Principal Senior School, Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand | IB Heads Council member | Secretary of IB Schools Australasia and Chairperson of the New Zealand IB Heads CaucusJosh Blue: Primary Principal, Discovery College Hong KongKim Jackson: Principal, Kunyung Primary School Australia

Host:Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:David Boardman: Principal Senior School, Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand | IB Heads Council member | Secretary of IB Schools Australasia and Chairperson of the New Zealand IB Heads CaucusJosh Blue: Primary Principal, Discovery College Hong KongKim Jackson: Principal, Kunyung Primary School Australia

Jacqueline Brown posee un doctorado y una acreditación a nivel nacional como psicóloga escolar en Estados Unidos. Es profesora adjunta de Psicología en la Universidad de Montana y directora del laboratorio de investigación sobre duelo y resiliencia entre los jóvenes Grief and Resilience Among Youth. En el último capítulo de Voces del IB, nos habla acerca del duelo durante la pandemia de la COVID-19. Jacqueline también brinda consejos acerca de cómo sobrellevar el duelo a nivel personal y cómo ayudar a otros.

Dans le dernier épisode du balado « Les voix de l’IB », Jacqueline Brown, titulaire d’un doctorat, psychologue scolaire, professeure agrégée de psychologie à l’Université du Montana et directrice du GRAY Research Lab, un laboratoire de recherche sur le deuil et la résilience chez les jeunes, parle du deuil vécu pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Elle donne aussi des conseils pour surmonter personnellement le deuil et pour accompagner ceux qui le vivent.

Recommended books on grief for children:Tear Soup by Chuck DeKlyen and Pat SchwiebertI Remember Miss Perry by Pat Brisson (about the death of a teacher)Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (about the death of a friend)The Memory String by Eve Bunting (about the death of a parent)Recommended books on grief for adults:A Grief Observed by CS LewisBearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne CacciatorePermission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief by Tom ZubaTransforming Traumatic Grief by Courtney ArmstrongRecommended organizations that provide resources and support for grieving children, students and families:Coalition to Support Grieving StudentsNational Center for School Crisis and BereavementThe Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & FamiliesJourney of Hope Grief Support CenterFind out more about the GRAY (Grief & Resilience Among Youth) Research Lab at the University of Montana: http://hs.umt.edu/graylab/

HostSteve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:· David Boardman: Principal Senior School, Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand | IB Heads Council member | Secretary of IB Schools Australasia and Chairperson of the New Zealand IB Heads Caucus · Matt Baron: Head of Primary School, Kardinia International College Australia · Chris Barr: Head of Primary School, Discovery College, Hong Kong

Le métier d’enseignant est exigeant. Dans une année scolaire normale, les enseignants sont déjà confrontés à un niveau de stress élevé au quotidien. En raison des mesures de protection liées à la COVID-19 qui ont été mises en place dans le monde entier, du jour au lendemain, les enseignants ont dû adopter de nouvelles façons de travailler et s’adapter à la situation, que ce soit mentalement, physiquement ou émotionnellement. Alors, que faisons-nous, en pratique, pour nous adapter ? Pour tenter de répondre à cette question, j’ai discuté avec John Kelly, psychologue scolaire dans le district de Commack dans l’État de New York.

Dedicarse a la enseñanza es un trabajo exigente, y los profesores suelen lidiar con niveles altos de estrés a diario durante un año académico normal. En estos momentos, como resultado de las medidas de protección implementadas en todo el mundo debido a la COVID-19, los docentes han tenido que adoptar una forma de trabajar completamente nueva y adaptarse mentalmente, físicamente y emocionalmente. ¿Pero cómo nos adaptamos? Estuve charlando con el Dr. John Kelly, psicólogo escolar en el distrito escolar de Commack, en Nueva York, para que nos lo explique.

Teaching is a demanding job, and teachers already deal with a high level of stress on a daily basis during a normal school year. Now, as a result of protective measures that have been put in place around the globe due to COVID-19, teachers have suddenly needed to move to a completely new way of working and adjust mentally, physically and emotionally. So how do we adjust? In this episode of IB Voices, school psychologist Dr. John Kelly from the Commack School District in New York gives us some crucial advice.

En el primer podcast de Voces del IB en español, Natalia Tieso, responsable de desarrollo de América Latina, se puso en contacto con el graduado del Programa del Diploma (PD) Marcelo Galán para conocer acerca de su educación en el IB, sus consejos a alumnos del PD y su experiencia universitaria.

HostSteve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:· David Boardman: Principal Senior School, Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand | IB Heads Council member | Secretary of IB Schools Australasia and Chairperson of the New Zealand IB Heads Caucus · Antony Mayrhofer: IB Schools Australasia Standing Committee member | Director of Learning Services, St Paul’s Grammar School | IB DP Programme Coordinator · Sharron Bailey: Assistant Principal/ PYP Coordinator, Auburn South Primary | Victorian & Tasmanian PYP Network Chairperson · Sean Johnson: Teacher, Ivanhoe Grammar School. International Baccalaureate DP Coordinator | Chairperson of the Victoria and Tasmania IB DP Coordinators’ Network

HostSteve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall, Educational consultant | Author | Part-time instructor for the University of Hong KongSharron BaileyAssistant Principal/ PYP Coordinator, Auburn South Primary | Victorian & Tasmanian PYP Network Chairperson Monita SenIB PYP Global Authorisation Manager Avi NandaIB DP/CP Global Authorisation Manager

HostSteve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel:Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall, Educational consultant | Author | Part-time instructor for the University of Hong Kong David BoardmanPrincipal Senior School, Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand | IB Heads Council member | Secretary of IB Schools Australasia and Chairperson of the New Zealand IB Heads Caucus Antony MayrhoferIB Schools Australasia Standing Committee member | Director of Learning Services, St Paul’s Grammar School | IB DP Programme Coordinator Matt BaronHead of Primary School, Kardinia International College Australia Chris BarrHead of Primary School, Discovery College, Hong Kong Sharron BaileyAssistant Principal/ PYP Coordinator, Auburn South Primary | Victorian & Tasmanian PYP Network Chairperson Sean JohnsonTeacher, Ivanhoe Grammar School. International Baccalaureate DP Coordinator | Chairperson of the Victoria and Tasmania IB DP Coordinators’ Network Avi NandaIB DP/CP Global Authorisation Manager

En raison des mesures de distanciation sociale mises en place dans le monde entier à cause de la COVID-19, les enseignants ont dû adopter des méthodes de travail entièrement nouvelles, du jour au lendemain. Beaucoup d’entre eux se retrouvent à travailler à distance de manière synchrone ou asynchrone, mais sans forcément avoir reçu de formation préalable. Aujourd’hui, les enseignants personnifient plus que jamais l’image des établissements scolaires. Ils font preuve de résilience, de créativité, de capacité d’innovation, d’expertise et de professionnalisme pour continuer à contribuer au partage collaboratif à l’échelle mondiale. Je me suis entretenu avec Jennifer Chang Wathall sur la façon de gérer au mieux l’environnement d’apprentissage à distance. Mme Chang Wathall est enseignante de mathématiques, auteure et consultante en éducation.

Como resultado de las medidas de distanciamiento social implementadas en todo el mundo debido a la COVID-19, los docentes han tenido que adoptar una forma de trabajar completamente nueva. Para muchos de ellos, eso significa trabajar de forma remota, ya sea usando medios en línea asincrónicos o sincrónicos sin haber recibido necesariamente ningún tipo de capacitación previa para trabajar de esta manera. Los docentes se han convertido en la cara visible de los colegios en estos momentos, mostrando su resiliencia, creatividad, capacidad de innovación, experiencia y profesionalidad para seguir contribuyendo al intercambio colaborativo de recursos a nivel global. Conversé con la Dra. Jennifer Chang Wathall, profesora de Matemáticas, autora y asesora educativa, sobre cómo gestionar el entorno de aprendizaje remoto de la manera más eficaz posible.

To continue to add to the collaborative sharing of teachers globally, in this episode of IB Voices, math teacher, author and educational consultant Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall, provides top tips on how to manage the remote learning environment as effectively as possible.

Aaron Goh Qi Yang and Klaus Tan Diploma Programme (DP) graduates of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and have been friends and mentors to each other since their DP days. Since our first conversation, Aaron and Klaus started a project to work against the mounds of misinformation about COVID-19, called More Viral Than the Virus. The duo gathered volunteers from over 100 countries to craft their mission state, which speaks to young people around the world with the goal of educating and informing the public about the current crisis.

On parle souvent de gestion du stress, mais parfois certaines choses sont plus simples à dire qu’à faire. Quelle est l’importance de la gestion du stress pour la santé et le bien-être ?

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, anxiety levels around the world are at an all-time high, and at the IB we are acutely aware that many parents and guardians are being thrust into new, challenging situations. One of the many consequences of stay-at-home mandates means that some IB parents and are working from home while simultaneously supervising home learning. Others may have to continue to go to work, with no choice but to provide childcare. With so much to be concerned about, how can we keep ourselves as grounded and stress-free as possible? That’s a big question, and one we asked Dr. Dave Anderson, a clinical psychology at the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Between his own working-at-home balancing act, Dr. Anderson was able to find some time to talk about how we can mitigate stress and supervise at-home learning.

Aaron Goh Qi Yang and Klaus Tan are both Diploma Programme (DP) graduates of the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). In addition to developing a holistic mindset and critical thinking skills, the two developed a friendship that stemmed from their school’s close-knit mentorship programme. Listen to Aaron and Klaus reflect on their DP experiences and friendship while also offering advice on expectations and competition.

Two IB educators reflect on research findings that evaluate the IB's Middle Years Programme (MYP), which the Claremont Evaluation Center (CEC) facilitated over multiple years. Hear Gabriela Gonzalez from St Brendan’s School in Uruguay and Natasha Haque from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa in Kenya share their thoughts on interdisciplinary learning, collaboration and more.

To learn more about the curriculum development in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), we sat down with Tarik Azzam, Megan Mansfield and Devin Larson, the researchers behind the multi-year study to understand the critical outcomes.

As a writer for our 2019 Graduate Voices series and Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Kymberley Chu has shared perspectives on being a third-culture kid and being a first-generation, international university student. We connected with her for more on being a global citizen, encountering stereotypes and advice for students to be open to new perspectives and identities.

Join Terry Linton, curriculum director for the Beanstalk education group in Beijing, as he uses his mathematics expertise to talk about the enhancements in Middle Years Programme (MYP) mathematics and ways for schools to get ready for the proposed changes.

From IB teacher, workshop leader, and now curriculum manager, Martin Muchena has led the creation of the new DP Economics course, which will begin first teaching this fall. Concepts, context, and content are the three pillars of this dynamic new course as students explore economics in a holistic new way. Martin dives into the central elements of the course, the approaches to teaching and learning, and how the study of economics is actually the study of our world.