The IB learner profile is an important and central part of the inquiry based learning approach. Each unit of inquiry should help nurture and grow these skills in your students. Here is how and why I organized my classroom library by IB learner profile skills. Why Organized Your IB PYP Classroom Library by Learner Profile Skill? In the past, before…
Teaching in Sweden after teaching in the US has been an adjustment. In some ways, things are very similar, but in others, they are totally different. Here are some comparisons based on my personal experience as an American teacher who has taught in both the United States and Sweden. My Experience In order to make a fair comparison, it’s important…
Teaching in an international school is a different experience than teaching in a regular, public school in the United States. Here are 5 (sort of random) things that I’ve learned from being an international teacher. Pronunciation of letter sounds varies greatly by region One big thing I realized after teaching in an IB international school in Sweden is this. There…
Being knowledgeable is one of the IB Learner Profile characteristics that we should be encouraging in students. Here are some of my favorite books for encouraging this important skill. Please note: any informational and non-fiction book fits well in this category. This post contains affiliate Amazon links. That means that if you click on a link and make a purchase,…
Listening to and understanding other perspectives can be difficult for adults and children alike. However, this is an important life skill. This collaborative, inquiry based lesson focuses on sharing your perspective and listening to someone else’s with an open mind. Background Information: In the last few posts, I’ve been sharing all about how you can use the principles of IB…