Professional development for experienced mathematics teachers Dr. David Reid
Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany
2 | R | Montevideo
The IB Learner Profile Peter Fidczuk
Assistant Head Teacher Dartford Grammar School, Dartford, UK
4 | R | Bratislava
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There are relatively few opportunities for international school teachers to pursue Masters level professional development that is directly related to the international school context and to their subject specialities. In light of this need Universität Bremen is developing an advanced Masters degree for experienced mathematics teachers. It includes a mix of on-campus courses and on-line courses. Throughout there is a strong emphasis on connecting current research and school practice. This session will describe the program as it is presently envisaged, and invite input from the audience.
The Learner Profile is sometimes looked upon as an ‘add on’ to the school curriculum and schools may consider that giving students opportunities to develop the LP attributes is difficult within programmes of study. However, this presentation will use the example of a UK MYP-DP school to show that students develop the LP attributes within the normal requirements of the two programmes and that embedding the LP is a natural consequence of the MYP and DP. Examples of the programmes of study used at the school will be shared along with activities that give students the opportunities to develop their LP attributes as well as some ways in which students assess their development.