CALP

September 16, 2015

I would like to draw your attention to a page found within the TSM that I believe to be relatively new,  Cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP). This focuses on language proficiency, specifically a conceptual framework of language proficiency as devised by Dr...

TSM is here

August 6, 2015

…and so the TSM (Teacher Support Material) for the new Biology syllabus is now posted on the OCC website:   The purpose of the teacher support material (https://ibpublishing.ibo.org 08/08/2014) Welcome to the Biology teacher support material (TSM). The...

ATTL and inquiry based learning

July 20, 2015

Aproaches to Teaching and Learning (ATTL or is it ATL?) represents a progressive and explicit focus from the IB on ensuring the philosophy of the organisation is delivered and experienced within the classroom. It was launched in January 2015 and it is to be hoped that...

International Society for Technology in Education / Kahoot

July 3, 2015

As teachers we are constantly put under pressure from the school community to remain current (or ahead of the game) when it comes to implementing technology into our classroom to deliver our biology curriculum. This brings with it many issues and one way to address...

Internal Assessment

May 9, 2015

This is not a regular post, perhaps its an anomalous one (?) But please do no exclude it. I am presently moderating Internal Assessments and I feel compelled to write on behalf of all the moderators out there, who open up a bag of scripts to find not a single word has...

QR codes and display work

April 17, 2015

When creating posters around school have you ever thought something is missing? A student voice? QR codes can provide a quick and easy solution. Group 4 projects no longer need students to stand by there posters and explain etc. They can prepare a video on YouTube and...