IB workshops18-20 November 2015 In English 1.Education for International mindedness (Continuum workshop) C3 Thisworkshopwillexploreinternationaleducationthatgoesbeyondfood,flags,filmsandfestivals.TheIB learner profile describes the goal of creating internationally minded people, but what does that mean? How canschoolsdevelopaninternationallymindededucationalphilosophythataddressesIBstandardsand practices?How can educators help students inquire, act and reflect in meaningful and relevant ways in an increasingly interconnected world?Participantswillbuildunderstandingstogetherandsharegoodpracticetopromoteintercultural understanding, the importance of multilingualism and global engagement. 2.Inquiry in the learner profileC3 ThisworkshopwillexploretheroleofthelearnerprofileinanIBWorldSchool.Thenatureofthelearner profile within the context of an international curriculum model will be critically examined, focusing on the link betweenthelearnerprofileandtheconceptofinternational-mindedness.Thisexaminationwillleadtothe development of concrete strategies that teachers and administrators can use to promote the learner profile. Participants will: - assess their own perceptions of the learner profile attributes - examine current practices in their own schools related to the development of these attributes -form a personal action plan to apply their lessons learned within their own school contexts - reflect on the nature of a continuum of international education -be challenged to articulate the role of the learner profile in supporting this continuum within an IB World School. 3.Approaches to Teaching Learning C3 -This workshop requires an experienced IBENThis workshop will first briefly introduce the new element of the DP approaches to teaching and learningbefore giving the participants an opportunity to discuss implementation of these elements in their schools context. This will be done by examining past and current experience with approaches to teaching and learning-style skills, assessment, unit planning and curriculum mapping, the sharing of good practices and developing an action plan for one's own school. 4.Academic HonestyC3 AcademichonestyintheIBcomprisesasetofvaluesandbehavioursinformedbyattributesofthelearner profile.Inteaching,learningandassessment,principlesofacademichonestyservetopromotepersonal integrity,engenderrespectfortheintegrityofothersandtheirwork,andensurethatallstudentshavean equalopportunitytodemonstratetheknowledgeandskillstheyacquireduringtheirstudies.Thisworkshop provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of academic honesty and develop skills to better support IB DP students.The workshop sessions are structured so that there is a balance between the more reactive approach ofunderstandingthedifferenttypesofmalpracticethatexistandmethodsofdetection,alongside the more proactive approach that schools can take to develop an academic honesty policy that both raises awareness of the issues and provides safeguards for students during their learning. IB workshops18-20 November 2015 BilingualIn English /Turkish and English/Arabic: 1.Paving the way to MYP success C3ParticipantswilldeepentheirunderstandingofwhatitmeanstobeanIBWorldSchoolandwillinvestigate the impact of MYP implementation on individual school programmes, structures and curriculum development. The workshop will delve into how to create a robust MYP that supports educators ability to communicate the IB mission and encourage the development of the learner profile attributes.The workshop will encourage participants to value international-mindedness and responsible action, plan andassessMYPunits,supportstudentsandteacherswhoareworkingonthepersonalandcommunity project,offerinnovativetoolstodesignthemasterschedule,helpstudentsselectcoursesthoughtfully and develop support systems to broaden access to challenging courses. 2.PYP - Concept based learning C3 InthePYP,conceptsandconceptualquestionsdrivethewayweteachandlearninatransdisciplinary context.Thisworkshopwillexploreconceptsingreaterdepth.Participantswillreviewthetheorybehind conceptual thinking, develop a better understanding of key and related concepts and analyse the programme of inquiry and units of inquiry through different conceptual lenses. Participants will also explore practical ways of assessing a learners conceptual understanding within a unit of inquiry. Bilingual in English /Turkish PYP Making the PYP Happen in the classroom C1 This workshop assists teachers who are currently in an IB World School offering the PYP but did not have the opportunity to receive category 1 workshop training before commencing their responsibilities. It assumes a familiarity with the planning process and the philosophy of the PYP. Participants will develop their personal knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the programme; deepen their understanding of international-mindedness and the learner profile; prepare themselves for planning, teaching and assessing students; and develop skills to analyse and refine the schools programme of inquiry. The workshop environment supports educators as lifelong learners through reading and discussing current pedagogy and research. It supports teachers with their insights and questions on their journey to implement the PYP. Bilingual in English/Arabic:Approaches to teaching and learning C3 ThisworkshopwillfirstbrieflyintroducethenewelementoftheDPapproachestoteachingandlearning beforegivingtheparticipantsanopportunitytodiscussimplementationoftheseelementsintheirschools context.Thiswillbedonebyexaminingpastandcurrentexperiencewithapproachestoteachingand learning-styleskills,assessment,unitplanningandcurriculummapping,thesharingofgoodpracticesand developing an action plan for one's own school.