What is IB? by Dr. Andrea von Biberstein

vonbiberstei — 2025-07-21 17:55:08 UTC

I use to think IB was ...........

Now I think IB is.............

ac61242 — 2025-07-23 17:29:48 UTC

I used to think I didn’t know anything about IB

Now I know IB is about creating caring, knowledge, engaged learners in natural ways that many teachers naturally do

2025-07-23 17:29:57 UTC

I used to think IB was an optional path for students, but now I think it is a classroom culture rather than just a program.

2025-07-23 17:30:16 UTC

I used to think IB was a project based learning, and a mindset shift that the world is bigger than just them.

Now I think IB is all about engaging students in the learner profiles and learning how the world is bigger than themselves. I want my students to think critically about their role in the world and make connections across curricula and day-to-day life.

2025-07-23 17:30:22 UTC

I used to think IB was inquiry based learning, but now I think IB is a framework for learning

2025-07-23 17:30:35 UTC

I used to think it was just simply connecting things globally and bringing in real world things to the classroom.

I know think it is a intentionally conscious and opened minded way of thinking and life.

2025-07-23 17:31:34 UTC

I used to think that IB was more surface level and as an addition or supplement to curriculum. Now I see that it’s a life long learning process that is truly integrated and used all day long in everything we do.