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Biology: A focus on the experimental programme
from prescribed titles and frame them effectively.
The workshop is suitable for experienced teachers
You also will assess sample TOK essays to better
who wish to improve their delivery of the
understand the elements of what accomplished
experimental programme and understanding
TOK essays look like, and learn experientially as you
of the moderation of the internal assessment.
take on the task of writing a TOK essay based on a
The experimental programme is a vital element of
prescribed title.
the DP biology course. This workshop supports
participants in the development of a broad and
The DP core: Improving student engagement and
structured experimental programme that provides
performance in TOK, CAS and EE
opportunities for students to develop the necessary
This workshop will help you increase student
skills for success in the full range of possible types
engagement in the three elements of the DP core.
of scientific investigation. Resources for all aspects
You will develop and build on your understanding
of the experimental programme will be explored,
of the aims of the core and how the elements work
including ethical and safety issues and the
together to support student learning across all DP
responsibilities of the stakeholders. Participants will
subjects and to support their development into
examine various student samples of the scientific
independently functioning global citizens. During
investigation to develop a clear understanding of
the workshop, you will examine the school context
the application of the internal assessment criteria.
closely with the aim of developing practical
strategies based on the identified characteristics
Chemistry: A focus on the experimental programme
and needs of your school environments. You will
The experimental programme is a vital element
gain a strong sense of what makes the DP core a
of the DP chemistry course. This workshop supports
special experience for students and strengthens
participants in the development of a broad and
their resolve to be life-long learners.
structured experimental programme that provides
opportunities for students to develop the necessary
Supporting IB students in
skills for success in the full range of possible types
the university admissions process
of scientific investigation. Participants will examine
More than 120,000 DP students will be entering
various student samples of the scientific investi-
university each year. IB students represent a broad
gation to develop a clear understanding of
range of nationalities from over 150 countries and
the application of the internal assessment criteria.
reflect diverse experiences and perspectives that
Resources for all aspects of the experimental
they apply to their learning in the DP/CP. These
programme, including resources using technology,
experiences, in combination with the emphasis on
will be explored.
internationalmindedness and academic rigour of
the DP/ CP, provide students with a unique set of
TOK: Helping students write strong TOK essays and
skills, attitudes and perspectives for success in
assessing their work
university and life in the 21st century. During this
Gain new strategies to help students elevate their
workshop, there will be an opportunity to develop a
TOK essaywriting skills, especially those related to
clearer understanding of how university recognition
argument, analysis and counter-claims, and learn
impacts a student’s application to university, and to
how to better assess their work. In this workshop,
explore strategies in which schools can support
you will explore “global impression marking” as
students to maximize their chances of acceptance
applied to assessment and delve into the meaning
at their chosen university.
of the TOK assessment rubrics from both the teacher
and student point of view. You will learn strategies
that help students extract knowledge questions
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