Course Content

Semester 1- Teaching The International Baccalaureate (IB)
Week 1- The IB World: Philosophy, Mission, and the Learner Profile
Week 2- How IB Teachers Teach: The Six Approaches to Teaching (ATT)
Week 3- How IB Students Learn: The Five Approaches to Learning (ATL)
Week 4- The Primary Years Program (PYP): Framework, Structure, and Curriculum
Week 5- Teaching and Assessing in the PYP: Pedagogy, Planning, and Practice
Week 6- The Middle Years Program (MYP): Framework, Structure, and Curriculum
Week 7- Teaching and Assessing in the MYP: Criteria, Evidence, and Rigor
Week 8- The Diploma Program (DP): Framework, Core Components, and Subject Groups
Week 9- Teaching in the DP: Rigor, Inquiry, and Pre-University Preparation
Week 10- Differentiation, Inclusion, Language, and Diversity in IB Schools
Week 11- Assessment, Feedback, and Reporting Across All Three IB Program
Week 12- Micro-Teaching: IB Classroom Practice
Week 13- School Experience: Teaching in an IB Partner School
Week 14- Reflection, Portfolio Review, and Bridge to Semester 2
Semester 2: Teaching the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Week 1- Cambridge International Education: Philosophy, Framework, and Global Context
Week 2- Understanding IGCSE Syllabuses and Curriculum Architecture
Week 3- Curriculum Planning and Scheme of Work Design
Week 4- Active Learning and Inquiry-Based Pedagogy in Cambridge
Week 5- Assessment in Cambridge IGCSE: Design, Types, and Purpose
Week 6- Coursework, Teacher Assessment, and Academic Integrity