EE Forum: Concerns & Comments by Marie Sando https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg Please add any concerns or comments you have about the EE based on your level of experience with the EE. Add a comment to any concerns that you also have. Feel free to offer support or advice if you think you have a solution. en-us 2023-09-17 13:43:44 UTC 2025-12-21 12:44:58 UTC hello@padlet.com How similar is the EE to the PP? carolinerenaud2 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708270218 2023-09-18 06:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708270218 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708270510 I'm worried about providing too much help beyond what the IB allows]]> 2023-09-18 06:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708270510 Can we advise them on "how" to write reflections for most impact? https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708270558 2023-09-18 06:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708270558 Concern about the EE andrewakam1 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708271015 I haven't supervised an EE yet, so I am concerned that I need to review the supervisor materials carefully to make sure I do it good]]> 2023-09-18 06:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708271015 Choice of Topic/Subject -Agree with JP https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708271639 I supervised Core last year and I definitely agree that one of the concerns that students have is the amount of time to select their topic so definitely emphasising this through the Core Lessons and through Advisory Teachers would help reinforce the importance of getting ideas as soon as possible.]]> 2023-09-18 06:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708271639 Potential research workaround- LW laurawinberg https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708271989 I was thinking that maybe a workaround for subjects would be to create a general database of resources that we would direct the kids do. Maybe something to include on the EE website? Then teachers can add things but since it's general, it wouldn't be considered research assistance? I don't know how kosher that is.]]> 2023-09-18 06:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708271989 Guiding students to focus on methodology and outline early on is super important to help them be able to write independently billvaughn https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708272026 2023-09-18 06:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708272026 Supporting student research andrewhepburn https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708272102 What are the most ethical ways to support students in conducting research, according to the IB?]]> 2023-09-18 06:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708272102 Commenting for language errors, especially in Language A - can we give feedback like 'check for punctuation / syntax / tenses' or is that too specific? Can we provide resources for kids to understand their mistakes in this area? abhakelkar https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708272209 2023-09-18 06:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708272209 Taster EE Lessons michelleguzman4 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708273324 Not sure what needs to be included in my taster lesson for DP1 kiddos. (Michelle)]]> 2023-09-18 06:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708273324 michelleguzman4 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274017 I also want to make sure I do not provide too specific of feedback. Holding their hand too much. ]]> 2023-09-18 06:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274017 Initial discussions on research and brainstorming seem to infringe on IB limits for supporting the EE - different schools adhere to different levels of student involvement, and this is a tricky, if not impossible part of the EE to police. williamhopeross https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274405 2023-09-18 06:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274405 Follow the templates + use EE tracker! And be creepy... erica_raines https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274580 The EE tracker is incredibly helpful! Don't be afraid to go to the G12 EE class and browse other supervisor's comments. Starting out, I used their feedback/ comments as templates for my own. You can see everyone's comments /feedback if you need somewhere to start.]]> 2023-09-18 06:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274580 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274598 Working through samples provided by IB are incredibly useful. Reading them together, perhaps even grading or at least commenting on both student and supervisor appreciate about the essay. ]]> 2023-09-18 06:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708274598 Students Contacting Supervisors https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708275592 Some of the G11 students had issues contacting supervisors because the supervisor frequently wasn't available or didn't like being contacted in a specific way so maybe having a conversation with your EE students about what times they can contact or a preferred method of contacting should help give support but in a way that works for the teachers too.]]> 2023-09-18 06:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708275592 If Turnitin comes back with a high %, but the student used a lot of direct quotes (and properly used in-text citations with them), is this ok? michael_yohnk https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708276188 2023-09-18 06:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708276188 If the kid is motivated, you will be too! andrewhepburn https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708276220 I've always helped students avoid potential topics they want to do because the see some output from it - lots of feedback is needed! If they are passionate about their KQ/topic, it simply won't be as difficult!]]> 2023-09-18 06:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708276220 Do I need a "MyIB" login to complete or support this process? (I don't have one now) https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708276222 2023-09-18 06:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708276222 More guidelines on what exactly the EE requires for submission, based on subject. I found even after reading the guide and rubric I was still confused and it took a lot of time and effort to figure out exactly what my student needed to include. https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708278907 2023-09-18 06:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708278907 The EE Tracker Is Your Friend + Vital For CORE Support! andrewhepburn https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708279832 Help the CORE teachers help the EE students...! If we can spend just 5 minutes at the beginning of our CORE classes to check in, it gives extra emphasis and importance to the process.]]> 2023-09-18 06:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708279832 Can you please provide a link to subject guides? Last year, I had a general link to the general EE guidelines, but to find subject-specific guidelines I kept running around in circles. https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708279884 2023-09-18 06:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708279884 Resources/How To's for New Teachers to the IB/EE? michelleguzman4 https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708281850 Is there a folder for new teachers to utilize for the EE? Examples? IB Guide? (Michelle)]]> 2023-09-18 06:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2708281850 World Studies is a great option... laurawinberg https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2731183087 But we need to make sure the students understand how important it is for them to constantly refer back to their chosen global theme:
Conflict, peace, and security
Culture, language, and identity
Environmental and/or economic sustainability
Equality and inequality
Health and development
Science, technology and society
This is an opportunity for our kids to write an EE that they really LOVE and are super engaged in (read: actually work on it over the summer) but they require a lot of support and check-ins.
This school's library website has a good World Studies EE resource:
https://libguides.westsoundacademy.org/wsee/global-themes 
It's right out of the WS guide, but in an easier-to-digest format.]]> 2023-10-04 01:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2731183087 Old criteria rubric gone? Id vote for its return. Was a valuable tool for predicting a grade. https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2731191983 I found the rubric on managebac very useful to helping me determine a grade. I would vote for it to be returned. I feel it was a useful tool, not an absolute determinator of the grade, but a helpful guide]]> 2023-10-04 01:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesando/4s9memdhktjpyxcg/wish/2731191983