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A Leadership Journey | The International Educator (TIE Online)

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An experienced international leader shares his insights and knowledge to inspire new and seasoned leaders…

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Leadership and Mission Alignment | The International Educator (TIE Online)

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Leading from the mission is leading with purpose and alignment. It harmonizes all components of the school mission…

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Leadership and Innovation | The International Educator (TIE Online)

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It is critical that leaders in education embrace an innovator’s mindset, not for the sake of change, but in order to contribute to the global movement…

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Leadership and Culture | The International Educator (TIE Online)

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At the end of the day, all the mission statements, logos, and quotations in the world will not be as important as the concrete actions that are taken…

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TIE BLOG : Teaching Your Way Around the World - Sharing stories, expertise, and experiences from international educators around the world. In the spirit of amplifying diverse voices. TIE's blog space is not subject to editorial oversight. TIE bloggers have a long history in various aspects of international education and share their thoughts and insights based on personal experiences.

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Psychological Safety and Education - TIE BLOG : Teaching Your Way Around the World

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In the 1950s, the educational psychologist Carl Rogers coined the term psychological safety. By this, he meant an environment in which people can explore their creative potential, take risks, not be afraid of failure, express themselves freely and essentially feel secure in that safe space that allows them to be themselves. The concept might go

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Book a free demo with us and see what magic can Toddle create for your school! 

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Book a free demo with us and see what magic can Toddle create for your school! 

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Candidacy Checklist for MYP Coordinators

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Candidacy Checklist for MYP Coordinators

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Candidacy Checklist for MYP Coordinators

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Learn about what you can expect during the process of pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. This post covers the stages of candidacy, which members of the school community are involved and what happens during the consultation, application, verification, and decision stages. We’ve also compiled a checklist of all the documents and evidence that you will need to support your application to become an IB World School.

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Productivity Journal for MYP Coordinators

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Productivity Journal for MYP Coordinators

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Productivity Journal for MYP Coordinators

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As the champion of the MYP programme in your school, you have a lot of responsibilities, from programme implementation to programme development and administration. The MYP Coordinator Productivity Journal can help you stay organised and make purposeful choices about the what, when, how, and who of implementing the MYP at your school. This tool offers a framework for short-term, medium-term, and long-term activities, as well as tips and strategies for managing your workload and working with teachers and school leadership. Download it today and be the incredible leader your school needs!

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Maximise MYP coordination with the ChatGPT Toolkit: practical AI strategies for communication, collaboration, and program planning in the IB Middle Years Programme. Enhance task management and focus on pedagogical leadership with this free resource!

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Collaborative Meetings Calendar for MYP Schools

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Collaborative Meetings Calendar for MYP Schools

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Together is better! Collaboration is at the heart of implementing the IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) in a fun and engaging way. As a coordinator or school leader, you might be wondering how to connect the various elements of the programme with what the school and its teachers are already doing. And this collaborative meetings calendar will provide a sense of direction as you create structured time for your teams to work together.

One of the best ways to dive into the MYP is to have your teaching teams work together to unpack the different features of the programme. These might include approaches to learning (ATL) skills, key concepts, and global contexts. Although these might sound unfamiliar at first, there's a good chance that they're already connected with the current teaching practices at your school.

Why use a collaborative meetings calendar

When it comes to planning out the academic year at an IB MYP school, a collaborative meetings calendar can be an incredibly useful tool. By using this calendar, teachers can work together to ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the requirements of MYP implementation. Professional development activities take time to plan and coordinate. When the calendar is set before the start of the school year, it helps to avoid any scheduling conflicts, reduce stress and workload for individual teachers, and ensure that teachers learn all things MYP well within the expected timelines. With a collaborative meetings calendar, everyone can work together to create a cohesive and effective plan for the year ahead.

Not only does a collaborative planning calendar help with teacher professional development, but it also provides space for sharing ideas. Teams can share resources and strategies with each other, which reduces workload and saves us time. It's a win-win!

How to use this calendar

We've covered everything you'll need as you make the transition to becoming an MYP school! By following the topics on this calendar, you can be sure to support your teaching teams on this learning journey. The calendar is structured around the following topics with suggested professional development activities and resources:

Unit planning

Approaches to Learning

Coherent curriculum

Interdisciplinary learning

Assessment

Reporting

The activities listed in this collaborative meetings calendar are designed to be delivered in a variety of ways! You'll find a mix of the following in the calendar:

Individual activities can be completed independently, either as a required or optional professional learning experience

Asynchronous activities allow participants to collaborate at their own pace over a longer period of time

Collaborative activities are designed for synchronous learning in settings such as faculty meetings

Blended delivery engages participants in a combination of formats

Each activity works on its own or can be combined with others to design a longer session. We've also included a sample schedule which will give you a sense of how you may sequence these sessions. You can adapt the same to meet the needs of your school and your teaching teams.

Download this professional development calendar of suggested interactive professional learning experiences to develop and deepen a shared understanding of what it means to be an MYP school.

This blog is part of a series designed especially for candidate MYP schools. Click here to view the complete series!
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Disclaimer - This resource has been produced independently of and not endorsed by the IB. Toddle's resources seek to encourage sharing of perspectives and innovative ideas for classroom teaching & learning. They are not intended to be replacements for official IB guides and publications. Views and opinions expressed by the authors of these resources are personal and should not be construed as official guidance by the IB. Please seek assistance from your school's IB coordinator and/or refer to official IB documents before implementing ideas and strategies shared within these resources in your classroom.

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Collaborative Meetings Calendar for MYP Schools

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Enhance MYP understanding with collaborative learning. Calendar of interactive activities on unit planning, ATLs, curriculum, interdisciplinary learning, and assessment!