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IB Teacher Talk

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IB Teacher Talk will shine a light on the people who teach the IB all over the world. We try to discover what motivates these educators and what drives their teaching. Every episode we hope to learn about how to improve our teaching from our guests. This work/product/service has been developed independently from and is not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. International Baccalaureate, Baccalauréat International, Bachillerato Internacional and IB are registered trademarks owned by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Music by - The Combobulators Design by Mika Sacdalan Thanks to: Scott Smith, Mathew Aaron, Mateo Solares, Fritz Solares, Students and Teachers.
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Episodes

IBTT 26 - Mandala

Rach and Dan talk with Mandala Barab about intentionality in teaching and similarities and differences between middle and high school.

Aug 22, 2023•24 min

24 -Laura Esteban - English B

After a lengthy break, Dan and Rachael are back behind the microphones! This episode we talk with English B teacher, Laura Esteban.

May 09, 2023•23 min

22 - Shane Malone - PHE

Why do four-walled class teachers look down so much on PHE? Dan and Rachael find out some ways PHE can help their own classrooms to improve and move.

Aug 05, 2021•34 min

21 - Paul Swanson - Digital Learning

Dan and Rachael discover the ways digital tools can help or hinder learning with Paul Swanson, who has never given a grade to a student!

Jun 24, 2021•29 min

17 - IBDP Geography with Tony Hall

Wardrobe malfunctions, fishbone notes, and smizes, oh my! These are a few of things that Dan and Rachael discuss with Tony Hall as he shares his experiences as an aspiring photographer and DP Geography teacher.

Dec 16, 2020•31 min

15 - IBDP Biology / DP Coordinator Amit Khanna

Why is asking a teacher to revisit and justify their grades a slippery slope? DP Coordinator Amit Khanna talks with Dan and Rachael about the need for good questioning skills, the value of grades, and remembering that the students have other classes.

Nov 11, 2020•27 min

14 - Mandarin Ab Initio - Soo Yean Lee

We teach our students the content they need to succeed on assessments, but do we teach them skills to understand the assessment and prompts? Chinese teacher Soo Yean Lee, Dan, and Rachael consider the need to teach test-taking skills and the value of an adequate break.

Oct 28, 2020•25 min

13 - IBDP English A with Ajit Dhillon

Language and Literature teacher Ajit Dhillion shares his experience with advertising and media and how it can be used in opening space and conditions for dialogue. Dan and Rachael question: is knowledge of current events necessary for the classroom?

Oct 21, 2020•26 min

12 - IBDP Spanish with David Diez

Every teacher should consider their catchphrase. What is yours? Dan and Rachael talk with Spanish teacher David Diez about considering teacher catchphrases, languages capturing emotions differently, and paella.

Oct 14, 2020•24 min

11 - IBDP History with Jamie McIntosh

Does teaching history have a place in the modern curriculum? History and Theory of Knowledge teacher Jamie MacIntosh talks with Dan and Rachael about using real-life connections and creating empathy in the History classroom.

Oct 07, 2020•27 min

09 - IBDP Chemistry with Rob McConnon

Chemistry teacher, Rob McConnon is confident that Rachael and Dan know very little about Chemistry but he continues to explain why it is ‘not that hard” if you have good study routines. He also talks about burning things and blowing stuff up.

Sep 23, 2020•23 min

07 - High School Principal, Ocki Fernandes

Renaissance man and high school principal Ocki Fernandes talks with Dan and Rachael about being at the helm during unprecedented times, what we can learn from throwing out tradition, and why teacher and student wellbeing is priority.

Sep 09, 2020•28 min

Extra Edition: Assessment Changes, May 2021

Rachael and Dan talk about the changes to assessment in 2021. They are joined by Peter Stevenson from the Maths department, Jamie McIntosh from the Individuals and Societies department as well as DP Coordinator, Amit Khanna.

Sep 05, 2020•24 min

05 - IBDP Theatre with Jules Nicholson

Getting rid of grades? No way! Theatre teacher, Jules Nicholson proposes turning the formative and revision periods into proactive, teachable moments.

Aug 26, 2020•26 min

04 - IBDP Mathematics with Peter Stevenson

“Life-long learner” is certainly a favourite buzzword in the pedagogy community; but how do we embody this common goal? Maths teacher Peter Stevenson talks with Dan and Rachael about continuing to find new forms of engagement and assessment in the classroom.

Aug 19, 2020•29 min

03 - IBDP Physics with Scott Smith

Physics teacher Scott Smith thinks that imagination and fun are an important part of the Physics classroom - as long as lab rules are followed. Dan and Rachael are skeptical but in the end, they are convinced that every teacher can learn from examining a physics classroom.

Aug 12, 2020•24 min

02 - IBDP Psychology & TOK with Rebecca Stein

Can deeper knowledge of psychology and cognitive development help you in your classroom? Dan and Rachael talk with Psychology and Theory of Knowledge teacher, Rebecca Stein, about class content, using time wisely, and brushing up on your knowledge of cognitive development.

Aug 12, 2020•26 min

01 - Intro with Rachael Smith & Daniel Lambert

In our first episode, we discuss the podcasts goals, hopes and aspirations. As IBDP English A teachers, we share notes on the DP Language and Literature and DP Literature courses at the same time as trying to learn about each others pasts, foibles and passions.

Aug 07, 2020•15 min
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