DP L1, L2 & L3 Workshops in Montezuma, NM (UWC)

Level 1: Application & authorization workshop is a three-day workshop that provides training and assistance for schools that have decided to apply for IB authorization.  For the Diploma Programme, Level 1 training assists participants in completing Appendix 3 (program course outlines) of the school application process.  Level 1 workshops are open only to teachers currently teaching in IB schools or in applicant schools.

Level 2:  'Experienced IB teachers' workshop is a three-day workshop for teachers who have completed Level 1 training and/or who teach in schools that have begun to implement an IB programme.  For schools offering the DP, the Level 2 workshop is for authorized schools and does not cover the application process.  Level 2 workshops are open only to teachers currently teaching in IB schools.

Level 3:  Topical Seminar is a three-day seminar covering a topic or several topics of interest.  The relevancy of teaching experience and/or knowledge of the IB will vary from seminar to seminar and programme to programme, depending on the topic on offer.

Assessment in IB English

This seminar, intended for both English SL and English HL teachers, hopes to make clear the rationale of IB assessment, and to help teachers feel more comfortable with their own practice. Participants will discuss the philosophy of IB assessment, will grade several examples of each component, and discuss the outcomes from these sessions. Links will also be drawn to classroom practice. Participants will take a detailed look at rubrics, and how to use them. Rubric building software will be utilized to help participants develop their own rubrics, as well as develop their understanding of the purpose and implementation of a rubrics-based curriculum.

Geography Seminar: Fresh Water as a Scarce Resource: Issues and Conflicts

This seminar is designed for experienced IB geography, Environmental Systems, and History of the Americas (given the critical role of water in the settlement and development of the American Southwest) teachers who seek reflect in greater depth on issues and conflicts involving water as a scarce resource. It will emphasize depth of understanding and reflection on the importance of water as a scarce resource and is fully consistent with three concepts of internationalism that IB applies to curriculum development: (a) the role of culture in our lives and the lives of others, (b) the interdependence of natural and human systems on our planet, and (c) environmental awareness and sustainability. Morning activities will take place on campus: afternoon sessions will be devoted to off-campus field visits and contacts. And opportunities will be provided for the use of GIS and GPS applications, reflecting their growing use in IB Geography. Participants are encouraged to bring: a GPS instrument, a camera, and a clipboard for the off-campus field visits.

For more information and to register for this workshop, please visit the UWC website.