Abstract
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is committed to empowering educators through professional learning (PL) to enhance their practice, inspire students to flourish, and foster transformative change. This presentation explores the evolution of IB professional learning, focusing on innovative approaches that support educator growth. The session highlights the integration of social constructivist and design thinking models, which prioritize educator voice in PL. By identifying new opportunities for teacher development, the session underscores the impact of professional growth on student learning outcomes. The presentation also delves into enhanced PL offerings, examining existing and new products designed to support educators. Market research findings illustrate how data-driven insights have informed recent advancements in IB professional learning. This research aligns with the IB mission statement, which aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The findings provide valuable insights into how IB’s evolving PL initiatives contribute to the continuous improvement of educational practices and the organization’s overall mission.
Presenters
Martin MuchenaSenior Manager of Professional Development, Professional learning , International Baccalaureate Organization, Netherlands
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Adult, Community, and Professional Learning
KEYWORDS
EMPOWERING EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, EDUCATOR GROWTH, SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVIST, DESIGN THINKING, EDUCATOR VOICE, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, MARKET RESEARCH, DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS, EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
