Virtual Think-Ins
Short, Sharp, Specific

Mastering concept-based language strategies for the thinking classroom 19 - 20 April 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for Language Acquisition, Language and Literature and Language Arts educators who already have developed some understanding of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy. The seminar will continue educators’ exploration of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy focusing on the Structure of Process and its role in enabling and supporting students to build their capacity to understand, respond, critique and produce language whilst critically engaging with complex ideas and creating new understandings. During the seminar you will explore examples, create a language focused conceptual lens and a language unit web, create higher-order Generalizations to scaffold students’ deep thinking and develop a unit plan. This Think-In include approaches to concept-based teaching and learning in the Language Acquisition, Language and Literature and Language Arts classrooms.

Session 1 The Power of Conceptual Lenses and Unit Webs. Scaffolding Thinking through writing higher-order Generalizations for deep thinking.

Session 2 Investigating assessment in language classes as a performance of understanding.

Session 3 Let´s put it all together and develop a Language CBCI unit plan!

Session 4 Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction teaching and learning strategies for the language classroom.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions + 15 min break using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 19 April, 9:00 AM CET 2nd day: 20 April, 9:00 AM CET

Keys to success: The Extended Essay 20 - 21 April 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Jonathan Newell

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

his Think-In will explore the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and student in developing a successful research question, which is key to success in writing an extended essay. We will explore a range of different approaches to this often thorny issue, and we will also develop ways by which students may complete essays authentically. There will be opportunities to discuss different timelines and develop successful supervisory approaches, including an understanding of the administrative requirements of extended essay supervision and submission, and an understanding of the role of reflection in this process.

Session 1 Roles and responsibilities Objectives: to build understanding in helping students develop suitable research questions. Content: probing Enquiry and the EE - understanding roles and responsibilities – exploring student qualities - exploring research questions.

Session 2 Research question development Objectives: to build further understanding in how a student may develop a suitable research question, and how the reflection fits in with this. Content: RQ empathy task – supervisor/student role-play – developing from a starting point .

Session 3 Resources and research Objectives: to clarify and deepen knowledge about these issues in relation to the EE. Content: research and writing process - critical thinking - academic honesty - citation and bibliography - the librarian.

Session 4 Reflection and submission Objectives: to explore how the reflection ties into the essay’s development over time and how the supervisor can help putting it all together. Content: reflection requirements - the RPPF - the RRS - the supervisor’s role – a timeline - the viva voce - checklist for students

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 20 April, 9:00 AM CEST 2nd day: 21 April , 9:00 AM CEST

Keys to success: Writing well for Language B examinations (FULL) 20 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Susan Menand

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed for Language B teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed for external examinations. Often students may have a good command of the language, but they may lack the planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written work. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the written assessment.

Session 1 Reading the prompt - How to decipher the prompt and choose the correct text type to demonstrate conceptual understanding.

Session 2 Organizing and developing the text - Tips and tricks to help your students write well on the exam.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 20 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Focus on: Introduction to Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) 20 - 21 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Jonathan Newell

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for interested high school/secondary teachers who would like to find out more about the philosophy, issues and good practice associated with ATLs in the curriculum. Participants will be encouraged to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of ATLs through active participation, peer collaboration and the generation of resources and strategies. It will also include an understanding of the role of ATLs the exploration of conceptual and inquiry-based learning through workshopping some practical applications of ATL.

Session 1 Introduction to and overview of ATL How does ATL ‘fit in’? Exploring links to your school’s Mission Statement - moving from principles into practice.

Session 2 - ATL Further considerations We will examine the implications of the application of ATLs. Exploring the nature of a concept-driven curriculum - Inquiry-based learning - Pedagogical support for teachers.

Session 3 Virtual break-out session In this session we will develop implementation and good practice, sharing current strategies & in group work in applying aspects of ATL.

Session 4 Review and reflect Consolidation and review of this Think-in. Plenary feedback on breakout session (Session 3)- Planning Resources/differentiation -Reflection - Summing up.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break each day, via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 20 April, 2:00 PM CEST 2nd day: 21 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to Success: the TOK Essay 22 - 23 April 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Ric Sims

Length: 4 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the essay assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an essay and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the essay task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.

Session 1 What makes a good ToK essay? This session introduces the essay task and takes a long hard look at the features that mark out a good ToK essay from the crowd. We shall discuss a number of approaches to the structure of the essay paying special attention to an example-driven strategy.

Session 2 Exemplification, generalisation, and evaluation This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the essay through a set of hands-on tasks.

Session 3 Assessment This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a student essay through the eyes of a senior examiner.

Session 4 Scaffolding writing skills Finally, we look at the craft of writing the ToK essay and develop strategies for scaffolding clear, purposeful writing, with particular reference to EAL students.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 60-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 22 April, 9:00 AM CET 2nd day: 23 April, 9:00 AM CEST

How do school leaders develop effective teams? (includes free subscription to Leadership site) 22 April 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Chris Wright

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site.

A Think-in for all subject leaders and coordinators into four aspects of leading effective teams.
School leadership – be it leading a department or subject or leading a whole school - is multi-dimensional. Effective leadership requires a wide range of competencies and relationship skills. In this Think-in we explore some key competencies and relationship skills of effective leaders. This four hour Think-in will provide you with collaborative tools and resources. It will be interactive and provide you with opportunities not only to discuss but to construct tools you can use back in school.

Session 1: How do I lead people? A proactive session where we explore dimensions of leading a team: how to effectively influence and motivate people, how to create and lead high-performing teams & how to effectively communicate with others .

Session 2: How do I lead the learning? As leaders we are responsible not only for the learning of our students but the professional development and growth of our teams. This session provides a focus on professional growth and development – how to we encourage our tea to be professional inquirers and reflective practitioners?

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site - www.thinkib.net/leadership. Existing subscribers to the site can register for this Think-In for a special price of only 50 EUR / 45 GBP / 60 USD Just add existing subscriber in the comment field.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15 minute break, via Zoom 22 April, 9:00 AM CEST

How do school leaders manage change? (includes free subscription to Leadership site) 23 April 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Chris Wright

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site.

How do you bring about change and get ‘buy in’ from the team? This Think-In is an introduction to change management, suitable for senior leaders, programme coordinators and heads of department. The seminar will provide you with collaborative tools and resources. It will be interactive and give you opportunities not only to discuss but to construct tools you can use back in school.

Session 1: How do we lead change? In this session we will discuss why bringing about changes can be so challenging and identify the key drivers to make successful change.

Session 2: Do you have a process of making changes in your school? In this session we will explore some practical change management tools and models for bringing about changes and improvements in your team and school.

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site - www.thinkib.net/leadership. Existing subscribers to the site can register for this Think-In for a special price of only 50 EUR / 45 GBP / 60 USD Just add existing subscriber in the comment field.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15 minute break, via Zoom 23 April 9:00 AM CEST

Keys to success: History exam strategies: Papers 1, 2 & 3 23 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Alex Bast

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed for DP History teachers who wish to expand their skills in preparing and supporting students in writing robust answers for the examinations. The primary goal of this seminar is to share strategies and tips that will allow your students to achieve top marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 questions.

Session 1 Questions of Papers 1, 2 & 3 How to correctly structure each of these responses, how to plan them, how to develop exemplary answer, how to write in a way that emphasises the markband descriptors. How to achieve top marks in the Paper 1 questions, the Paper 2 essays on world history topics, and the Paper 3 regional options. Concept of analysis and perspectives.

Session 2 Moderation and Discussion An opportunity to apply the strategies on different paper samples. Moderation of samples for P1, P2, & P3. Sharing of preparation strategies for the upcoming May exams.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 23 April, 2:00 PM CEST Price 150 EUR / 135GBP / 185 USD

Keys to success: The individual oral in Language A: Language & Literature (FULL) 26 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and performing the individual oral. We will consider appropriate choices of global issues, the importance of text selection and effective methods of organizing and practising the individual oral. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.

Session 1 Planning for the IO; incorporating global issues; choosing and making use of extracts, organizing the IO and planning for the teacher/student question and answer session.

Session 2 Assessing the IO including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practice into preparing students for the IO.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 26 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Focus on: Librarian support for the DP Extended Essay 27 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Anthony Tilke

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed for staff with responsibility for the school library in IB schools who support the Extended Essay process. Although the librarian’s role in supporting the IB Diploma Programme is not limited to the Extended Essay component, it is nevertheless both perceived to be and is a considerable focus for both a school’s library and librarian. The aim of this event is to provide strategies and ideas for librarians who are new to supporting the Extended Essay, as well as indicating best practice for more experienced librarians.

Session 1 Supporting students with resources and information - print resources, LIS infrastructure; open access and subscription databases, other digital tools. Academic integrity aspects - citation & bibliography, and beyond.

Session 2 Supporting students to develop research and related skills; inquiry and research processes; factors about being involved with wider aspects of the school’s EE process; working with other educators in the school’s EE support infrastructure.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 27 April 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The HL essay in Language A: Language & Literature (FULL) 27 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and writing the HL essay. We will consider choosing texts and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the essay topic; crafting an excellent essay title and organizing the structure of the essay. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.

Session 1 Planning for the HL essay including choice of text and using the learner portfolio effectively; incorporating course concepts; choosing the topic of the essay and crafting an excellent essay titles, organizing the HL essay.

Session 2 Assessing the HL essay including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practice into preparing students for the HL essay.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 27 April, 2:00 PM CEST.

Keys to success: Writing well for Language Ab Initio examinations 27 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Susan Menand

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed for ab initio teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed for external examinations. Often students may have a good command of the language, but they may lack the planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written work. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the written assessment.

Session 1 Reading the prompt - How to decipher the prompt and choose the correct text type to demonstrate conceptual understanding.

Session 2 Organizing and developing the text - Tips and tricks to help your students write well on the exam.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 27 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: the HL essay in Language A Literature 28 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Carolyn Trimming

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed to support students and teachers in achieving success in the Literature HL essay. There will be a focus on the process of choosing and developing appropriate topics for the essay through activities in the Learner Portfolio. We shall consider how to help students in planning the essay and working through the writing process. There will also be an opportunity to study the particular requirements in the assessment criteria in association with some sample materials.

Session 1 Thinking about and exploring the texts. Using Learner Portfolio activities and the seven concepts to engage students in appropriate and effective choices of topic. Helping students to structure a focused essay incorporating the appropriate referencing skills.

Session 2 Understanding the assessment criteria and identifying the strengths and weaknesses in some sample materials. Creating effective guidance for students in the HL essay process and formulating useful feedback on drafts.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 28 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The IA in Economics (FA 2022) 29 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Tom Brodie

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

During this Think-In the group will work together to examine the detail of the new (FA2022) Economics Internal Assessment Criteria. Consider the change in emphasis in the points awarded and develop methods to support our students in maximising their potential within the internal assessment.

Session 1 What has changed? Considering the criteria in-depth? What do students need to know? Marking exercise.

Session 2 Giving feedback and support. Adapting pedagogy to support the IA. How does the IA support the content, philosophy and other assessment methods?

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 29 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The individual oral in Language A: Language & Literature 29 April 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed to support teachers and students through the complete process of planning, preparing and performing the individual oral. We will consider appropriate choices of global issues, the importance of text selection and effective methods of organizing and practising the individual oral. There will be a focus on understanding the assessment criteria and building students’ skills in the individual assessment components. There will be an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of some sample materials.

Session 1 Planning for the IO; incorporating global issues; choosing and making use of extracts, organizing the IO and planning for the teacher/student question and answer session.

Session 2 Assessing the IO including analysing the assessment rubric; exploring sample materials to identify strengths and weaknesses and incorporating best practice into preparing students for the IO.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 29 April, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The IA in Economics (FA 2022) 30 April 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Tom Brodie

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

During this Think-In the group will work together to examine the detail of the new (FA2022) Economics Internal Assessment Criteria. Consider the change in emphasis in the points awarded and develop methods to support our students in maximising their potential within the internal assessment.

Session 1 What has changed? Considering the criteria in-depth? What do students need to know? Marking exercise.

Session 2 Giving feedback and support. Adapting pedagogy to support the IA. How does the IA support the content, philosophy and other assessment methods?

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 30 April, 9:00 AM CET

Developing Language, Literacy & Translanguaging across the Curriculum 3 - 4 May 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for all educators. We will explore the concept that every teacher is a language and literacy teacher, the role of language and literacy in learning across the curriculum and the value and power of the practice of translanguaging for multilingual and EAL students. During the seminar we will consider the role of language and literacy in the delivery of subject content and how to effectively support and develop all students‘ language and literacy skills in your subject area through the use of a number of accessible learning and teaching strategies. We will also consider how to harness the power of translanguaging; i e the process whereby multilingual speakers use their languages as integrated communication systems.

Session 1 Introducing the concept that every teacher is a language and literacy teacher; connections to the development of Approaches To Learning skills and the power of translanguaging for multilingual and EAL students.

Session 2 Exploring language and literacy strategies for developing student writing across the curriculum.

Session 3 Exploring language and literacy strategies for developing student reading across the curriculum.

Session 4 Exploring language and literacy strategies for developing student speaking and listening and translanguaging across the curriculum.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions+ a 15-minute break each day, via Zoom. 1st day: 3 May, 2:00 PM CEST 2nd day 4 May 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: DP Mathematics IA - the Exploration 4 - 5 May 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Tim Garry

Length: 6 hours over 3 days

The internal assessment (IA) task for IBDP mathematics, the Exploration, is the same for both of the IBDP mathematics courses: Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation. This Think-In is designed for mathematics teachers who wish to expand their skills in supporting and supervising students, and develop their expertise in providing useful advice and feedback to students and in assessing their students’ Explorations. The primary objective of this seminar is to assist teachers in developing their confidence and competence in managing all aspects of the IBDP mathematics internal assessment component.

Session 1 Overview of the Exploration; differences between SL and HL. Inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, ATL, IB Learner Profile and the Exploration. Introducing the Exploration to students; and developing an understanding of the task. Strategies for preparing students to write their Exploration.

Session 2 Exploration topic choice: the most important stage. How to effectively supervise your students’ choice of topic, and further stages of the IA. Giving feedback before their final draft. Developing skills and confidence in marking student Explorations.

Session 3 Real-time marking of Exploration exemplar(s). Best practice in marking Explorations; and relation to advice to students while writing their IAs. Providing written feedback on students’ final draft.

Session 4 Using the Exploration to support teaching and student learning of syllabus content. Overview of guidance and ideas for optimizing classroom management of the IA. Additional Exploration exemplars with scores and comments.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 4 May, 9:00 AM CEST and 2nd day: 5 May, 9:00 AM CEST.

Keys to Success: the TOK Exhibition 4 - 5 May 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Ric Sims

Length: 4 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the exhibition assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an exhibition and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the exhibition task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.

Session 1 The ToK Exhibition task – performativity of knowledge This session introduces the exhibition task and situates it within the ethos of the new ToK programme: specifically, that knowledge can involve material objects, that knowledge is predominantly social, and that knowledge involves performance. We shall discuss what makes a good exhibition and how to scaffold the choice of objects.

_Session 2 Exemplification and forging connections_This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the exhibition through a set of hands-on tasks. Strategies for focusing on salient aspects of the prompt will be examined.

_Session 3 Assessment_This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a number of exhibition samples through the eyes of a senior examiner.

Session 4 Further refinements to the process of curating an exhibition Finally, we examine how teachers can further support students in the curation process by guiding participants toward producing an action plan for generating the exhibition sensitive to the specific school context.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 60-minute sessions + a 15-minute break each day, via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 4 May, 9:00 AM CEST 2nd day: 5 May, 9:00 AM CEST

Keys to Success: the TOK Exhibition (FULL) 6 - 7 May 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Ric Sims

Length: 4 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the exhibition assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an exhibition and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the exhibition task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.

Session 1 The ToK Exhibition task This session introduces the exhibition task and situates it within the ethos of the new ToK programme: specifically, that knowledge can involve material objects, that knowledge is predominantly social, and that knowledge involves performance. We shall discuss what makes a good exhibition and how to scaffold the choice of objects.

Session 2 Exemplification and forging connections This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the exhibition through a set of hands-on tasks. Strategies for focusing on salient aspects of the prompt will be examined.

Session 3 Assessment This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a number of exhibition samples through the eyes of a senior examiner.

Session 4 Further refinements to the process of curating an exhibition Finally, we examine how teachers can further support students in the curation process by guiding participants toward producing an action plan for generating the exhibition sensitive to the specific school context.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 60-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 6 May, 9:00 AM CEST 2nd day: 7 May, 9:00 AM CEST

Mastering concept-based curriculum and the thinking classroom 10 - 11 May 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for educators who have already developed some understanding of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy. During the seminar you will continue your exploration of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy focusing on the Structure of Knowledge and the Structure of Process and their role in enabling and supporting students to critically engaging with complex ideas and creating new understandings. You will explore examples of good practice, create higher-order Generalizations, design performance assessments and a unit plan. The Think-In will include approaches to concept-based teaching and learning in the classroom contexts of the subject areas of the participants in the workshop.

Session 1 The Power of Conceptual Lenses and Unit Webs. Scaffolding Thinking through writing higher-order Generalizations for deep thinking.

Session 2 Investigating assessment in as a performance of understanding.

Session 3 Let´s put it all together and develop a CBCI unit plan!

Session 4 Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction teaching and learning strategies

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions+ a 15-minute break each day, via Zoom over two days. 1st day: 10 May 2PM CEST 2nd day: 11 May 2PM CEST

Student & teacher well-being in remote learning 13 May 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Dianne Blackburn

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In explores strategies and tools to support teacher and student well-being with a focus upon the challenges faced during remote classrooms. Participants are invited to build a portfolio of diverse approaches to improve well-being in consideration of their own context.

Session 1 Student well-being, implications for the remote classroom, identifying needs. Exploring student voice and social engagement. Session 2 Teacher well-being – challenges in remote learning. Developing strategies and tools to improve balance.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions using Zoom 13 May, 2:00 PM CEST

Mastering concept-based language strategies for the thinking classroom 17 - 18 May 2021, 09:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for Language Acquisition, Language and Literature and Language Arts educators who already have developed some understanding of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy. The seminar will continue educators’ exploration of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy focusing on the Structure of Process and its role in enabling and supporting students to build their capacity to understand, respond, critique and produce language whilst critically engaging with complex ideas and creating new understandings. During the seminar you will explore examples, create a language focused conceptual lens and a language unit web, create higher-order Generalizations to scaffold students’ deep thinking and develop a unit plan. This Think-In include approaches to concept-based teaching and learning in the Language Acquisition, Language and Literature and Language Arts classrooms.

Session 1 The Power of Conceptual Lenses and Unit Webs. Scaffolding Thinking through writing higher-order Generalizations for deep thinking.

Session 2 Investigating assessment in language classes as a performance of understanding.

Session 3 Let´s put it all together and develop a Language CBCI unit plan!

Session 4 Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction teaching and learning strategies for the language classroom.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 15 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 17 May, 9:00 AM CEST 2nd day: 18 May, 9:00 AM CEST

Focus on: Developing effective leadership skills (includes free subscription to Leadership site) 18 May 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Chris Wright

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site.

This Think-in is for all teachers who have, or are looking to achieve, a leadership role within their school (pastoral leader, subject leaders, grade leader, senior leader). This interactive seminar will provide you with collaborative tools and a rich source of resources to help you in your leadership role in school.

Session 1 What are the marks of a leader? In this session you are invited to think critically about the nature of leadership and its role in schools. Using a rich resource toolbox, you will be introduced to the various forms and styles of leadership and provided with strategies for leading in your own school.

Session 2 What are the marks of effective school leadership? International literature confirms the centrality of leadership to school improvement and student outcomes, and that it most effectively influences school outcomes indirectly through multiple variables. In this session we draw on research to identify the marks of effective school leadership – be it at grade and subject level or at senior leadership.
Website pages: Leadership resources Leadership styles

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site - www.thinkib.net/leadership. Existing subscribers to the site can register for this Think-In for a special price of only 50 EUR / 45 GBP / 60 USD Just add existing subscriber in the comment field.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 18 May, 2:00 PM CEST

Focus on: How to lead with a mission & vision (includes free subscription to Leadership site) 20 May 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Chris Wright

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

The price of this Think-In includes a free annual subscription to Chris Wright's acclaimed School Leadership site.

Who are you and where are you going? These are two essential questions for all of us who work in schools. A interactive Think-in for all school leaders who are responsible leading a section of their school. It will help you to refine your mission and vision. This interactive Think-In will provide you with collaborative tools and a rich source of resources to help you in your leadership role in school.

Session 1 How do we lead our mission – be it as a subject or grade leader or as a whole school leader? A mission is our identity and states what we are and what we stand for. Our mission drives all that we do. Stop anyone in the corridor or classroom and they should be able to explain why their subject / school is different, why that difference is a strength, and why they feel lucky or proud to study or work there. Are you certain of your identity? Do all key stakeholders have the same confidence?

Session 2: What’s our vision and how do we lead others in achieving it together? A vision statement declares to all where we are going. One of the most important responsibilities of any leader – grade leader, subject leader, or whole school leader - is establishing a vision and inviting others to share in it.
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The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 20 May, 2:00 PM CEST

Mastering concept-based language strategies for the thinking classroom 31 May - 1 June 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for Language Acquisition, Language and Literature and Language Arts educators who already have developed some understanding of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy. The seminar will continue educators’ exploration of the value and power of a concept-based pedagogy focusing on the Structure of Process and its role in enabling and supporting students to build their capacity to understand, respond, critique and produce language whilst critically engaging with complex ideas and creating new understandings. During the seminar you will explore examples, create a language focused conceptual lens and a language unit web, create higher-order Generalizations to scaffold students’ deep thinking and develop a unit plan. This Think-In include approaches to concept-based teaching and learning in the Language Acquisition, Language and Literature and Language Arts classrooms.

Session 1 The Power of Conceptual Lenses and Unit Webs. Scaffolding Thinking through writing higher-order Generalizations for deep thinking.

Session 2 Investigating assessment in language classes as a performance of understanding.

Session 3 Let´s put it all together and develop a Language CBCI unit plan!

Session 4 Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction teaching and learning strategies for the language classroom.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 15 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 31 May, 2:00 PM CEST 2nd day: 1 June, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The extended essay in IBDP Physics 2 June 2021, 08:30 CET

Facilitator: David Clapp

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in all phases of their EE from initial development of a research question, through the research, onto the writing and reflecting. We will consider theoretical, experimental and secondary data Physics EEs. We will explore the assessment criteria to examine what makes an excellent EE. We will consider carefully the role of the supervisor in supporting students and helping them avoid typical pitfalls.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 2 June, 2:00 PM CEST

Inclusive approaches to remote learning 2 - 3 June 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Dianne Blackburn

Length: 6 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed to support educators in the creation of inclusive learning engagements using UDL (Universal Design for Learning) strategies, through interactive digital tools. Using current teaching practice, the seminar will explore opportunities to create inclusive multi-media planners that engage and excite the learner.

Session 1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning as an approach for inclusive practice. Why should we change what we are currently doing? Transforming inclusive education. Consider human diversity and connect to design in our everyday lives.

Session 2 Variability of a student and barriers to learning. How are students variable, what should we consider? Identify barriers and explore strategies to remove these barriers.

Session 3 Working SMART. Consider vocabulary in UDL. Creating a resource to consider variability and removing barriers. Consider the impact of this on teaching and learning and the planning process.

Session 4 Create a qualitative SMART learning goal. Creating your UDL strategy. Collaborative planning.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 90-minute sessions via Zoom over two days: 1st day: 2 June, 2:00 PM CEST 2nd day: 3 June, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The extended essay in IBDP Language A 3 June 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Kate Beatty

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in all phases of their Language A EE from initial choice of a topic, development of the research question, through the research phase, to writing the EE and reflecting on it. We will consider the three categories of Language and Literature EE´s and we will explore the assessment criteria to examine what makes an excellent EE. We will consider carefully the role of the supervisor in supporting students and helping them avoid typical pitfalls.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 3 June, 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to success: The extended essay in IBDP Chemistry 4 June 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Paul Lloyd

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-in will explore how supervisors can support students in developing a successful research question, for both experimental and secondary data chemistry EEs, that will allow the students to meet the assessment criteria. We will also explore the assessment criteria itself and examine what makes an excellent EE, including considering the differences between IA and EE. We will consider the role of the supervisor in supporting students in the writing of their reflections and how we can encourage the students to avoid descriptive, and focus on reflective, statements.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 4 June, 2:00 PM CEST

Focus on: Designing Inquiry-Based Units for DP Language A: Language & Literature 8 June 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Neil Allen

Length: 3 hours over 1 day

This Think-In is designed to support teachers (and students) with planning for inquiry-based learning for conceptual understanding, enabling students to better apply their knowledge and understanding of illustrative material to new information, circumstances, and challenges, as well as to meet the assessment component demands of the DP Language A: Language & Literature course.

Session1 The first session will work through the generic cycles of learning through guided inquiry, and how a unit of work should be structured. There will be collaborative opportunities to write such a unit (for any subject or topic from Groups 1, 2 or 3 of the IB Diploma).

Session 2 The second session will move from the generic to the specifics of the Language A: Language & Literature course (though could be applied to other Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 subjects), and will involve practical, collaborative planning of units designed to develop the skills and understandings required for the assessment components and Approaches to Learning competencies.

Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom 8 June 2:00 PM CEST

Keys to Success: the TOK Essay 26 - 27 August 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Ric Sims

Length: 4 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the essay assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an essay and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the essay task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.

Session 1 What makes a good ToK essay? This session introduces the essay task and takes a long hard look at the features that mark out a good ToK essay from the crowd. We shall discuss a number of approaches to the structure of the essay paying special attention to an example-driven strategy.

Session 2 Exemplification, generalisation, and evaluation This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the essay through a set of hands-on tasks.

Session 3 Assessment This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a student essay through the eyes of a senior examiner.

Session 4 Scaffolding writing skills Finally, we look at the craft of writing the ToK essay and develop strategies for scaffolding clear, purposeful writing, with particular reference to EAL students.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 60-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 26 August, 14:00 PM CEST 2nd day: 27 August, 14:00 PM CEST

Keys to Success: the TOK Exhibition 23 - 24 September 2021, 14:00 CET

Facilitator: Ric Sims

Length: 4 hours over 2 days

This Think-In is designed for ToK teachers who are looking to develop their approach to the preparation of the exhibition assessment component. Participants will be encouraged to think carefully about the skills that are needed in the different stages of the processes of building an exhibition and how these skills can be nurtured in the ToK classroom. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of what is required in the exhibition task and how these requirements can be nurtured and scaffolded.

Session 1 The ToK Exhibition task This session introduces the exhibition task and situates it within the ethos of the new ToK programme: specifically, that knowledge can involve material objects, that knowledge is predominantly social, and that knowledge involves performance. We shall discuss what makes a good exhibition and how to scaffold the choice of objects.

Session 2 Exemplification and forging connections This session examines the roles these processes play in the construction of the exhibition through a set of hands-on tasks. Strategies for focusing on salient aspects of the prompt will be examined.

Session 3 Assessment This session aims to refine participants’ appreciation of the subtleties of the assessment process by taking an in-depth look at a number of exhibition samples through the eyes of a senior examiner.

Session 4 Further refinements to the process of curating an exhibition Finally, we examine how teachers can further support students in the curation process by guiding participants toward producing an action plan for generating the exhibition sensitive to the specific school context.

The maximum number of participants per seminar is 25 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the seminar.

Four 60-minute sessions using Zoom over two days: 1st day: 2 September, 2:00 PM CET 2nd day: 3 September, 2:00 PM CEST