1. A teacher’s perspective of IB Geography Sarah Coulton and Mark Poulsum

2. The IB learner profile and Geography Progress in Geography A themed approach to syllabus delivery Benefits to students Key questions for discussion Overview of the session

3. “The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world” IB ethos statement

4. Reflective Inquirers Balanced Knowledgeable IB learner profile Risk takers Thinkers Caring Communicators Open minded Principled

5. Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the actions that accompany them. Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

6. Themed approach Human interaction Challenge! Not linear Knowledge? Cannot be isolated Progress

7. Core periphery concept Spatial element. Reluctance to categorise and prescribe. Enables change- future proof! Engaging.

8. When students were asked what the recurring themes are….

9. An example of a themed approach to syllabus delivery

10. Benefits to students

11. Is the themed approach similar or different to A-Level? What constitutes a knowledge base for the IB Geographer? How is the IB learner profile relevant to UK students? What are the challenges for an IB Geography student and their teachers? Discussion

12. If you want to discuss anything further… Sarah Coulton – sarah.coulton@kgv.edu.hk Mark Poulsum – mark.poulsum@kgv.edu.hk