IB-school-eeducation-UAE.jpgThis course is a foundational course to introduce the basics of the International Baccalaureate - the history, the philosophical approach, the essential elements and the approaches of teaching-learning.
This module introduces candidates to the foundational principles, pedagogies, and practices that inform teaching and learning in the DP. Participants will engage with the IB’s educational philosophy, explore Approaches to Teaching (ATT) and Approaches to Learning (ATL), and develop strategies to design inquiry-based, concept-driven, and internationally minded learning experiences.
Course Objectives:
CO1: Analyse teaching philosophies to inform pedagogical decisions.
CO2: Critically examine key learning theories and their relevance to diverse learners.
CO3: Interpret IB philosophy to support inclusive and internationally minded teaching.
CO4: Reflect on personal beliefs to articulate a teaching and learning philosophy.
Facilitator: Chandreyee Das Gupta
Course Duration: 7 Weeks
Learning Engagements: Readings, Discussion Forums, Independent Reflective Tasks, group projects
Assessments: Portfolio, Processed Research Papers
A comprehensive course exploring key learning theories and their application in IB education. Learners reflect, compare, and apply theories to teaching practices supporting inclusivity, international-mindedness, and inquiry.
This course aims to:
Critically examine key learning theories and their relevance to diverse learners.
Analyse teaching theories to inform pedagogical decisions.
Interpret IB philosophy to support inclusive and internationally minded teaching.
Reflect on personal beliefs to articulate a teaching and learning philosophy.
Facilitator: Kriti Gulati
Duration: 7 Weeks
Assessment Style: Discussions, Written Tasks, Presentations, Portfolio
Reference Style: APA 7th
Weekly tasks include readings, discussions, reflections, written assignments and Portfolio tasks aligned with IB principles.
