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, Senio...
Jul 02, 2020•25 min•Ep. 28
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 Caucus Josh Blue: Primary Principal, Discovery College Hong Kong Kim Jackson: Principal, Kunyung Primary School Australia
Jun 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 26
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 Caucus Josh Blue: Primary Principal, Discovery College Hong Kong Kim Jackson: Principal, Kunyung Primary School Australia
Jun 23, 2020•24 min•Ep. 25
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 ay...
Jun 17, 2020•11 min•Ep. 34
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.
Jun 16, 2020•11 min•Ep. 33
Recommended books on grief for children: Tear Soup by Chuck DeKlyen and Pat Schwiebert I 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 Lewis Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief by To...
Jun 15, 2020•21 min•Ep. 24
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 Caucus · Matt Baron: Head of Primary School, Kardinia International College Australia · Chris Barr: Head of Primary School, Discovery College, Hong Kong...
Jun 01, 2020•14 min•Ep. 22
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 d...
May 28, 2020•13 min•Ep. 27
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 es...
May 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 21
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 cr...
May 28, 2020•11 min•Ep. 20
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.
May 27, 2020•21 min•Ep. 23
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 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 | ...
May 27, 2020•13 min•Ep. 21
Host Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel : Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall, Educational consultant | Author | Part-time instructor for the University of Hong Kong Sharron Bailey Assistant Principal/ PYP Coordinator, Auburn South Primary | Victorian & Tasmanian PYP Network Chairperson Monita Sen IB PYP Global Authorisation Manager Avi Nanda IB DP/CP Global Authorisation Manager...
May 25, 2020•21 min•Ep. 19
Host Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager, Australasia Panel : Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall, Educational consultant | Author | Part-time instructor for the University of Hong Kong 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 |...
May 21, 2020•27 min•Ep. 18
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, ...
May 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 32
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...
May 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 17
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.
May 20, 2020•21 min•Ep. 17
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 ...
May 15, 2020•16 min•Ep. 16
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 ?
May 09, 2020•16 min•Ep. 14
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 ca...
May 08, 2020•15 min•Ep. 15
May 08, 2020•19 min•Ep. 14
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.
May 08, 2020•18 min•Ep. 13
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.
Apr 08, 2020•18 min•Ep. 12
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.
Apr 08, 2020•12 min•Ep. 11
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.
Apr 04, 2020•23 min•Ep. 10
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.
Mar 25, 2020•13 min•Ep. 9
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.
Feb 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 8
Today’s IB Voices guest probably needs no introduction. For those of you who have been in the IB community for the better part of our past 50 years, you’ll know this man just by the sound of his laughter, or his commanding, gravelly voice. Of course, I am talking about Paul Campbell, Head of Development & Outreach for IB Americas. With the IB Global Conference coming later this year to Toronto, Canada, it felt like the perfect time to sit down with Paul and talk about the history of the IB c...
Feb 10, 2020•20 min•Ep. 7
Join Rynette de Villiers, Head of School at the International School of Utrecht in the Netherlands where she discusses leading an IB continuum school and developing a culture of well-being and trust - with a focus on teacher agency.
Jan 16, 2020•9 min•Ep. 6
The arts have been a part of Izy Kali’s life since as long as she can remember. When her family moved to Malaysia and she began her IB Diploma Programme (DP) studies at the International School of Penang, her work as an artist only grew as part of her identity. Now, Izy is the artist behind the IB’s new mission statement poster and she speaks with us about why she was inspired by the challenge of visually representing a student’s journey with an IB education.
Nov 29, 2019•14 min•Ep. 5
