IB Conference took place at the TOP IB school in China
The recently concluded IB Conference at Dulwich Pudong brought together 130 teachers from the Asia-Pacific region, marking a significant gathering of experienced IB educators. The event aimed to provide comprehensive teacher training through a series of workshops focused on various subjects within the IB Diploma Programme.
Attendees comprised mainly of Senior School teachers, hailing from diverse backgrounds across the Asia-Pacific region. The workshop leaders hailed from the same region, while the IB staff represented the IB office in Singapore, adding a valuable local perspective to the conference.
The conference covered a range of IB Diploma Programme subjects, including Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Mandarin B, Sports Exercise and Health, Global Politics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Environmental Systems and Societies. These workshops allowed participants to delve deep into their respective subjects and explore effective teaching methodologies.
One of the conference highlights was the Collaborative Science Project, where Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Sports, Exercise and Health teachers collaborated to solve a scientific problem. This hands-on activity challenged them to think like IB students and apply principles from multiple disciplines. Other engaging sessions involved assessing different assessment components, sparking lively debates and discussions among teachers as they justified their marks and compared them to those awarded by the Principal Examiner.
To create an interactive and enriching experience, workshop leaders encouraged participants to actively engage with the content. Teachers collaborated with peers to develop practical learning activities for their students and shared best practices and concerns, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Feedback from attendees demonstrated the positive impact of the conference. Visiting teachers praised the campus facilities and the reliability of the IT systems, facilitating uninterrupted workshop sessions. Mathematics teachers, in particular, appreciated the in-depth knowledge and experience of the workshop leader, which deepened their understanding of the assessment process and enabled them to refine their own assessment practices.
The outcomes of the conference are expected to contribute to the growth and development of the participants and the wider educational community. By hosting the workshops, Dulwich Pudong ensured that its IB teachers gained valuable insights and resources, enhancing the learning experience for IB students in Years 12 and 13. The conference reinforced the IB philosophy of lifelong learning, inspiring participants to make a difference in their own educational journeys.
In conclusion, the IB Conference at Dulwich Pudong proved to be a successful and impactful event, providing a platform for professional development, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices among IB educators in the Asia-Pacific region.
