The IB Teacher Awards
About the initiative
A new IB professional development initiative involving the setting up of a number of university postgraduate courses aimed to develop teachers’ understanding of the principles and practices associated with each of the three IB programmes has been established.
This initiative also involves the creation of an award framework for formally acknowledging this understanding and the commitment teachers make to their professional learning.
Those who successfully complete a IB recognized postgraduate course of study developed by universities working in cooperation with the IB will be eligible to apply and register for one of two awards.
About the awards
Two levels of recognition have been established
The two awards are a formal acknowledgement by the IB of the knowledge and understanding about IB principles and practices that teachers have demonstrated during their academic study and investigation.
Currently the only means of gaining eligibility for either of the two awards is through completing a recognized postgraduate course of study. In the future it will be possible for experienced IB teachers to gain eligibility for the Level 1 award by compiling a professional portfolio incorporating some critical self reflection. Future developments in the portfolio route will be announced in the 'news' section.
About the universities
A number of universities are currently working with the IB to develop and offer courses of study, enabling successful participants to register for these awards. Overtime it is expected that a network of universities will be established globally, offering IB recognized courses.
- George Mason University (Virginia, U.S.A.)
- The University of Melbourne (Victoria, Australia)
- The University of Bath (Bath, U.K.)
- Oakland University (Michigan, U.S.A.)
- Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia)
- Bethel University (Minnesota, U.S.A.)
Universities interested in finding out more about this initiative, with a view to possible involvement, can contact the IB’s professional development division for further information.
News
Teacher award initiative reaches 300 students
Over 300 students are currently undertaking or have recently completed IB recognized courses of study that are linked to the IB teacher award initiative. The courses that lead to eligibility for either the Level 1 or Level 2 award, are being offered by the six universities listed on these web pages. Over the coming months it is expected that more universities will offer courses of study linked to the initiative, increasing professional development opportunities to current and prospective IB teachers worldwide. Details of new courses will be published on these web pages as they become available.
Graduates!
If you have recently graduated from an IB recognized course of study leading to eligibility for a Level 1 award and would like to register for the award please visit our application and registration page.
Stay informed
Would you like to be kept informed of the latest developments specifically related to the IB teacher awards?
If so let us know by sending an email to teacher.award@ibo.org and we will add your name and email address to our mailing list.