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BCAIBWS IB Pro-D 2019

Welcome to the sign-up for the BCAIBWS. Please sign-up (top right) and click on the session that you wish to attend. Please don’t forget to sign up for lunch as well! Click here for special dietary requests.

Important Information

Sessions suitable for all programmes are yellow
PYP specific sessions are green
MYP specific sessions are blue
DP specific sessions are red
Some DP roundtables are running all day for new course in Math and English

Location
Johnston Heights Secondary School
15350 99 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0R9

Any questions then please email Rob Ohly - DP rep for BCAIBWS at rohly@aspengroveschool.com.

We hope you have a great day and if you ever want to facilitate a discussion at future events let your coordinator know!
Thanks
The BCAIBWS Executive

9:00am PDT

Morning and Coffee and Networking Opportunities

No Need to Sign Up for this !

Friday October 25, 2019 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Johnston Heights Secondary 15350 99 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0R9

9:30am PDT

Building Motifs for your school

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In this session, we will be exploring the new programme standards and practices and the process of using them to build motifs. Building motifs allows schools to identify goals and areas of focus for programme implementation and evaluation.

Speakers

Erin Stacey

Teacher/MYP Coordinator, Vancouver School Board

I teach biology and English at King George Secondary, a downtown Vancouver public school which is part of the IB Middle Years Programme. I am one of our school's MYP Coordinators and also coordinate our school's Personal Projects.

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - LC

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

FAME for IB from Vancouver Animation School

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FAME is an educational platform that allows schools to bring Interactive Arts and Technology curricula into their classrooms, and enrich their students learning in the ever evolving digital world. Our subject matter experts are from studios like Disney, Sony, Pixar, and more.

FAME is designed to foster collaboration globally. Increasing the quality of the students work, engagement & retention and reducing attrition rates. As well as granting a dual Canadian accredited credential to your learners.

Speakers

Mario Pochat

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 1HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

ATT and ATL in DP

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Speakers

Joanne Pohn

IB Coordinator, IB Language and Literature Teacher, West Vancouver Secondary School

I have been an IB English teacher for over 20 years and IB Coordinator for 12 years.

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 1FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

CLC and Capstone session

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Sharing ideas and strategies for delivering CLC 12 and the Capstone through the IB Core.

Speakers

Sean Lenihan

DP Coordinator, Port Moody Secondary

I have been a DP Coordinator since 2010, as well as Chair of the BCAIBWS since 2105. Working with the ministry of education on recognition for IB programs in BC has been a key focus and I am looking forward to sharing ideas about CLC 12, Capstone and the IB Core.

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 3FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

DP Math AA and AI All-Day Roundtable (1/3)

Speakers

Anne O’Regan

Teacher, Meadowridge

A math teacher since 1985, primarily in Ontario, I was first introduced to the IB only in 2014. I spent two years teaching HL and SL in Korea, and one year teaching HL and Studies in Shanghai. At Meadowridge for the past two years, I am now working with both AA and AI - and hoping... Read More →

October 25th Round Table Math AA and AI docx

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 7RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

English A Language and Literature (new curriculum) (1/3)

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Speakers

Michelle Flintermann

Language and Literature DP/MYP Teacher, Meadowridge School

Hello! I have been teaching Humanities and English for over 20 years. I currently teach MYP and DP IB Language and Literature - but I have taught many other things as well. I enjoy the outdoors, live music and spending time with my family.

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 1RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

English A Literature (new curriculum) (1/3)

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Speakers

Karine Guezalova

IB DP Coordinator, Semiahmoo Secondary School

I'm the IB DP, Extended Essay and Self-taught Languages coordinator. I've been involved in IB for 19 years in different capacities: as an English: Lit and History teacher; a workshop leader (EN, History, EE, ATL); a site visitor and a course outline reader. I look forward to meeting... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 3EWW

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

New DP coordinators session

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Speakers

Cathy White

IBDP Coordinator, Post-Secondary Counsellor, TOK Teacher, Meadowridge School

The New DP Coordinator Session is designed for coordinators new to the role in an already existing DP school as well as those whose school is beginning the process of DP exploration and implementation. Coordinators who have and who have not been to IB training are both welcome.

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 5FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

TOK for classroom teachers

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Speakers

Liz Thornhill

IB Coordinator

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 6FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree (Information Session)

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The UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree is a partnership between the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia and Sciences Po (l’Institut d’études politiques de Paris) that gives students the opportunity to earn two Bachelor of Arts degrees in four years, while studying in both Canada and France. The UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree Program is a direct entry program, and fluency in French is not required (unless students choose the Europe-Africa study program). The Dual Degree attracts ambitious, curious, and globally-minded students interested in the study of global politics, international relations, and global perspectives. The unique combination of a comprehensive social sciences curriculum at Sciences Po and UBC’s breadth and depth of course offerings and expertise in research prepares students to become leaders in law, social policy, international affairs, politics, and more.

Speakers

Jessica Lam

Academic Program Manager, UBC

The UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree is a partnership between the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia and Sciences Po (l’Institut d’études politiques de Paris) that gives students the opportunity to earn two Bachelor of Arts degrees in four years, while studying... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room -CC

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

ATL's and Core Competencies

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jennifer Towers

Teachers, West Vancouver School District

Jennifer is a Science MYP IB Science teacher, Biology teacher and MYP IB Coordinator. She is a member of the IB Educator Network and leads workshops all over North America. She has also taught in the teacher education program at UBC in the area of inquiry and IB teacher education... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 4HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Concept-based teaching and Learning across the spectrum

Find out about recent IB research about concept-based teaching learning across the continuum and how it is guiding programme development in the MYP

Speakers

Sarah Phillips

Senior Curriculum Manager, IBO, IBO

Sarah joined the MYP development team in 2017 after 10 years of teaching in an IB continuum school in Canada. Her passion for the MYP is evident in her experience as a teacher, coordinator, workshop leader, consultant and examiner. She is now the curriculum manager responsible for... Read More →

BCAIBWS roundtable CBTL October 2019 pdf

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 1FLS

9:30am PDT

Evaluation, Jumping through the hoops

Feedback Survey

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 2HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Kognity Workshop for IB MYP

Feedback Survey

Kognity delivers 100% curriculum-aligned intelligent textbooks for the IB with interactive content, real-time feedback, multiple ways of practising for the exams, detailed student statistics, and auto-corrected assignment functionalities.

Kognity is now being used by more than 60,000 students in 90 countries, including by 35 IB schools in Canada, of which 12 schools in British Columbia alone.

Speakers

Edward Smith

Business Developer - North America, Kognity

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 4FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

New to MYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jennifer Tieche

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 5HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Service Learning in MYP and DP

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During this session, we will look at service learning across the MYP and DP programmes, with a focus on service learning through the curriculum. Curricular service learning is different from the 'service' component of CAS because CAS can not include service initiatives for which students receive a mark. One of the objectives of this session will be for you to walk away with at least one practical idea for integrating service into a curricular unit.

Speakers

Paige Freeborn

MYP/DP Music, CAS Coordinator, Capstone, SEL, Student Leadership, Local/International outreach, Brockton School

I have a passion for the Arts, Service Learning/Social Responsibility/Social Justice, Student Leadership, Social-Emotional Education, and forging strong community relationships. I have been an MYP teacher at Brockton School for 15 years, and have served as MYP Coordinator and DPCAS... Read More →

Academic Service Learning Sharing of Ideas (3) pdf

Service Learning pdf

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 2EWW

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

UDL and inclusion in MYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Anne Mackie

MYP Coordinator and Science Teacher at King George Secondary

Alex Edwards

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 6HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Unit planning

Feedback Survey

MYP Unit Planning overview for those new to MYP or for those wanting to revisit this important aspect of the programme. We will look at backward planning, creating powerful statements of inquiry connected to the Global Context and concepts for the unit, intentional selection of ATL skills to support student understanding and engaging, authentic assessment tasks. We will also look at MYP BQC regulations to support reflection and growth within your schools.

Speakers

Christine Yang

MYP Coordinator

I am the MYP coordinator at Southpointe Academy. I am a math and science teacher who is passionate about project based learning and inquiry. With the IB educators network, I am a workshop leader, site visitor and team lead, consultant and BQC reviewer.

Stephanie Brook

Assistant Principal, MYP Coordinator, St. Johns School

Stephanie Brook (BEd, MEdTech) is the MYP Coordinator and Assistant Senior School Principal, responsible for students in Grades 6-10 at St. John’s School in Vancouver. She is an experienced educator who has been working in International Schools around the world, teaching the Primary... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 5ORL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Agency

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jenny Thayer

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 2RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Assessment in the PYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jilly Tiffin

Kindergarten classroom teacher, St. Johns

I have 7 years of primary experience, with music, P.E. and classroom mixed together to create a classroom full of music, movement and chaos! I am new to classroom but really excited to extend my teaching as a classroom teacher.

Ariana Debreuil

St. Johns

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 3RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Indigenous Education

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Willow Mumford

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 5RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

9:30am PDT

Social Emotional Learning

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jen Aragon

Friday October 25, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room - 4FLS

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:30am PDT

Morning Break

No need to sign up for this!!

Friday October 25, 2019 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
Johnston Heights Secondary 15350 99 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0R9

10:45am PDT

Building Motifs for your school, New Principles and Practices

Feedback Survey

In this session, we will be exploring the new programme standards and practices and the process of using them to build motifs. Building motifs allows schools to identify goals and areas of focus for programme implementation and evaluation.

Speakers

Erin Stacey

Teacher/MYP Coordinator, Vancouver School Board

I teach biology and English at King George Secondary, a downtown Vancouver public school which is part of the IB Middle Years Programme. I am one of our school's MYP Coordinators and also coordinate our school's Personal Projects.

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - LC

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

FAME for IB from Vancouver Animation School

Feedback Survey

FAME is an educational platform that allows schools to bring Interactive Arts and Technology curricula into their classrooms, and enrich their students learning in the ever evolving digital world. Our subject matter experts are from studios like Disney, Sony, Pixar, and more.

FAME is designed to foster collaboration globally. Increasing the quality of the students work, engagement & retention and reducing attrition rates. As well as granting a dual Canadian accredited credential to your learners.

Speakers

Mario Pochat

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 1HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

ATT and ATL in DP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Joanne Pohn

IB Coordinator, IB Language and Literature Teacher, West Vancouver Secondary School

I have been an IB English teacher for over 20 years and IB Coordinator for 12 years.

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 1FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

CAS coordination/brainstorming

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This session will examine CAS, both in the school and in the classroom. The session will focus on the following;

what is CAS
evidence and reflection
Learning outcomes
setting this up in your school
CLC and CAS
incorporating CAS in the classroom.

Hope you enjoy the day,
Dino

Speakers

Dino Bolognese

Geography Teacher and CAS Coordinator, Port Moody Secondary School

I have taught in the IB for over 10 years. I currently teach IB Geography and manage the IB CAS program. I believe that CAS needs to be integrated into our teaching.

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 2FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

CLC and Capstone session

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Sean Lenihan

DP Coordinator, Port Moody Secondary

I have been a DP Coordinator since 2010, as well as Chair of the BCAIBWS since 2105. Working with the ministry of education on recognition for IB programs in BC has been a key focus and I am looking forward to sharing ideas about CLC 12, Capstone and the IB Core.

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 3FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

DP Math AA and AI All-Day Roundtable (2/3)

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Anne O’Regan

Teacher, Meadowridge

A math teacher since 1985, primarily in Ontario, I was first introduced to the IB only in 2014. I spent two years teaching HL and SL in Korea, and one year teaching HL and Studies in Shanghai. At Meadowridge for the past two years, I am now working with both AA and AI - and hoping... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 7RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

English A Language and Literature (new curriculum) (2/3)

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Michelle Flintermann

Language and Literature DP/MYP Teacher, Meadowridge School

Hello! I have been teaching Humanities and English for over 20 years. I currently teach MYP and DP IB Language and Literature - but I have taught many other things as well. I enjoy the outdoors, live music and spending time with my family.

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 1RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

English A Literature (new curriculum) (2/3)

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Karine Guezalova

IB DP Coordinator, Semiahmoo Secondary School

I'm the IB DP, Extended Essay and Self-taught Languages coordinator. I've been involved in IB for 19 years in different capacities: as an English: Lit and History teacher; a workshop leader (EN, History, EE, ATL); a site visitor and a course outline reader. I look forward to meeting... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 3EWW

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Kognity Workshop for IB DP

Feedback Survey

Kognity delivers 100% curriculum-aligned intelligent textbooks for the IB with interactive content, real-time feedback, multiple ways of practising for the exams, detailed student statistics, and auto-corrected assignment functionalities.

Kognity is now being used by more than 60,000 students in 90 countries, including by 35 IB schools in Canada, of which 12 schools in British Columbia alone.

Speakers

Edward Smith

Business Developer - North America, Kognity

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 4FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

New DP coordinators session

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Cathy White

IBDP Coordinator, Post-Secondary Counsellor, TOK Teacher, Meadowridge School

The New DP Coordinator Session is designed for coordinators new to the role in an already existing DP school as well as those whose school is beginning the process of DP exploration and implementation. Coordinators who have and who have not been to IB training are both welcome.

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 5FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

TOK for classroom teachers

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Liz Thornhill

IB Coordinator

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 6FP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree (Information Session)

Feedback Survey

The UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree is a partnership between the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia and Sciences Po (l’Institut d’études politiques de Paris) that gives students the opportunity to earn two Bachelor of Arts degrees in four years, while studying in both Canada and France. The UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree Program is a direct entry program, and fluency in French is not required (unless students choose the Europe-Africa study program). The Dual Degree attracts ambitious, curious, and globally-minded students interested in the study of global politics, international relations, and global perspectives. The unique combination of a comprehensive social sciences curriculum at Sciences Po and UBC’s breadth and depth of course offerings and expertise in research prepares students to become leaders in law, social policy, international affairs, politics, and more.

Speakers

Jessica Lam

Academic Program Manager, UBC

The UBC Sciences Po Dual Degree is a partnership between the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia and Sciences Po (l’Institut d’études politiques de Paris) that gives students the opportunity to earn two Bachelor of Arts degrees in four years, while studying... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room -CC

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

ATL's and Core Competencies

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jennifer Towers

Teachers, West Vancouver School District

Jennifer is a Science MYP IB Science teacher, Biology teacher and MYP IB Coordinator. She is a member of the IB Educator Network and leads workshops all over North America. She has also taught in the teacher education program at UBC in the area of inquiry and IB teacher education... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 4HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Evaluation, Jumping through the hoops

Feedback Survey

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 2HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

New to MYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jennifer Tieche

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 5HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Service Learning

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Paige Freeborn

MYP/DP Music, CAS Coordinator, Capstone, SEL, Student Leadership, Local/International outreach, Brockton School

I have a passion for the Arts, Service Learning/Social Responsibility/Social Justice, Student Leadership, Social-Emotional Education, and forging strong community relationships. I have been an MYP teacher at Brockton School for 15 years, and have served as MYP Coordinator and DPCAS... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 2EWW

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

UDL and inclusion in MYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Alex Edwards

Anne Mackie

MYP Coordinator and Science Teacher at King George Secondary

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 6HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Unit planning

Feedback Survey

MYP Unit Planning overview for those new to MYP or for those wanting to revisit this important aspect of the programme. We will look at backward planning, creating powerful statements of inquiry connected to the Global Context and concepts for the unit, intentional selection of ATL skills to support student understanding and engaging, authentic assessment tasks. We will also look at MYP BQC regulations to support reflection and growth within your schools.

Speakers

Christine Yang

MYP Coordinator

I am the MYP coordinator at Southpointe Academy. I am a math and science teacher who is passionate about project based learning and inquiry. With the IB educators network, I am a workshop leader, site visitor and team lead, consultant and BQC reviewer.

Stephanie Brook

Assistant Principal, MYP Coordinator, St. Johns School

Stephanie Brook (BEd, MEdTech) is the MYP Coordinator and Assistant Senior School Principal, responsible for students in Grades 6-10 at St. John’s School in Vancouver. She is an experienced educator who has been working in International Schools around the world, teaching the Primary... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 5ORL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Agency

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jenny Thayer

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 2RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Assessment in the PYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jilly Tiffin

Kindergarten classroom teacher, St. Johns

I have 7 years of primary experience, with music, P.E. and classroom mixed together to create a classroom full of music, movement and chaos! I am new to classroom but really excited to extend my teaching as a classroom teacher.

Ariana Debreuil

St. Johns

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 3RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Indigenous Education

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Willow Mumford

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 5RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Social Emotional Learning

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Jen Aragon

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 4FLS

Host Organization BCAIBWS

10:45am PDT

Transistioning to the enhanced PYP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Sarah Phillips

Senior Curriculum Manager, IBO, IBO

Sarah joined the MYP development team in 2017 after 10 years of teaching in an IB continuum school in Canada. Her passion for the MYP is evident in her experience as a teacher, coordinator, workshop leader, consultant and examiner. She is now the curriculum manager responsible for... Read More →

PYP presentation BCAIBWS Oct 2019 pdf

Friday October 25, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - 1FLS

Host Organization BCAIBWS

11:45am PDT

Lunch

Please sign up for this. If you a specific dietary request please click here.

Speakers

Sign Up For Lunch!!

Friday October 25, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Johnston Heights Secondary 15350 99 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0R9

12:30pm PDT

DP Biology roundtable

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Speakers

Jamie Marriott

IB DP Biology/MYP, Meadowridge School

I have been teaching the IB diploma programme, both internationally and locally, for just over 14 years. I have my BSc in Physiology and my BEd in HS Science from UBC. I have been an examiner and moderator for the IB for close to 9 years. Presently, I am moderating the Internal Assessment... Read More →

BCAIBWS Roundtable Biology docx

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 1RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP Chemistry roundtable

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Speakers

Andrew Yeung

IB Chemistry Teacher, Semiahmoo Seconday

I've been teaching IB Chemistry 11HL at Semiahmoo for the last 7 years, alongside my teaching partner Anthony Sabarre, who teaches IB Chemistry 12HL. We only have HL at Semiahmoo, and given this year we have so many grade 12's, it's my first time teaching through IB 12HL as well... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 2RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP Geography roundtable

Feedback Survey

Welcome to the IB Geography Roundtable. I will be facilitating a sharing of ideas, suggestions, questions so that we can help each other in our teaching. Please complete the form here so that I can get an idea of your priorities for our time together. There is also a link here to share resources. Please do not post other teachers' work online. There's nothing worse than finding that your upcoming unit test has already been posted on Reddit!
Looking forward to seeing you all on the 25th!

Speakers

Nicola Colhoun

West Vancouver Secondary School

I have taught IB Geography (SL&HL) for 20 years. I am a CAS coordinator, and have also been teaching TOK (year 1) for the past 2 years. This is the link for a Google Drive for adding agenda items and sharing resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/183Ms_7yCAJAAPptffkL3VtVKH2n9CaRC?usp=sharing Looking... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 3RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP History roundtable

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Speakers

Shannon Leggett

DP History, MYP Individuals & Societies, Comparative Cultures 12, 20th C History 12, Head Coach Sr Boys Volleyball & Tra, Brockton School

Shannon Leggett grew up in N. Vancouver, Canada. She graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a BA Double Major History/Political Science-First Class, B Ed SSEd-First Class, and MA SSEd First Class, the latter two degrees under the supervision of internationally-esteemed... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 4RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP Language B roundtable

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Speakers

M

MJ

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 1RLS

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP Math AA and AI All-Day Roundtable (3/3)

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Speakers

Anne O’Regan

Teacher, Meadowridge

A math teacher since 1985, primarily in Ontario, I was first introduced to the IB only in 2014. I spent two years teaching HL and SL in Korea, and one year teaching HL and Studies in Shanghai. At Meadowridge for the past two years, I am now working with both AA and AI - and hoping... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 7RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP Physics roundtable

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Speakers

Anthony Klassen

IB Physics and Chemistry, R.E. Mountain Seconday

IB Physics and Chemistry.

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 5RP

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP Theatre roundtable

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Speakers

Ben Tait

Senior School Teacher, Mulgrave School

Until recently the Head of Teacher Training at L.E.H.S. in London, UK, Ben has a long-term research interest in the evaluation and assessment of hard-to-trace learning processes, most recently focusing on practical, classroom applications for some emerging research into assessment-as-learning... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - THEATRE

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

DP TOK

Speakers

Jason Larsen

Teacher

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Johnston Heights Secondary 15350 99 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0R9

12:30pm PDT

DP Visual Arts

Speakers

Judi Gardnner

IB Visual Arts Yeacher, Port Moody Secondary School

interests: visual arts, philosophy, nature and animals

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 6ORL

12:30pm PDT

English A Language and Literature (new curriculum) (3/3)

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Michelle Flintermann

Language and Literature DP/MYP Teacher, Meadowridge School

Hello! I have been teaching Humanities and English for over 20 years. I currently teach MYP and DP IB Language and Literature - but I have taught many other things as well. I enjoy the outdoors, live music and spending time with my family.

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 1RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

English A Literature (new curriculum) (3/3)

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Karine Guezalova

IB DP Coordinator, Semiahmoo Secondary School

I'm the IB DP, Extended Essay and Self-taught Languages coordinator. I've been involved in IB for 19 years in different capacities: as an English: Lit and History teacher; a workshop leader (EN, History, EE, ATL); a site visitor and a course outline reader. I look forward to meeting... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 3EWW

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Arts roundtable

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Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 6HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Community and PP Project celebration Planning

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This session explores the MYP Personal Project and its role in the programme. We will explore the organization, leadership and support that schools are offering their students and teachers throughout the project. We will also spend time in discussion about each school's celebration of the projects, and how they are presented to the school community. We hope that you will come away with some fresh ideas for your school's projects. Please come and join us.

Speakers

Christine Yang

MYP Coordinator

I am the MYP coordinator at Southpointe Academy. I am a math and science teacher who is passionate about project based learning and inquiry. With the IB educators network, I am a workshop leader, site visitor and team lead, consultant and BQC reviewer.

Stephanie Brook

Assistant Principal, MYP Coordinator, St. Johns School

Stephanie Brook (BEd, MEdTech) is the MYP Coordinator and Assistant Senior School Principal, responsible for students in Grades 6-10 at St. John’s School in Vancouver. She is an experienced educator who has been working in International Schools around the world, teaching the Primary... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 2HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Design roundtable

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Kelly Skehill

Design Teacher (Food Studies), Rockridge Secondary School

Food Studies, Math, Science, Outdoor Education and MYP teacher. I have been a Design teacher for the past 7 years and always enjoy participating in MYP round tables in the lower mainland. I look forward to sharing and learning possible ways to teach and assess MYP design courses... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 4ORL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Individuals and Societies roundtable

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We would like to focus this session on assessment for I&S, specifically, strategies for teaching to and assessing the Crterion B: Investigating rubric. Depending on time and interest, we may open this to other topics, as well.

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Megan Tolliday

Kit Bjornson

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 1HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Lang Acquisition roundtable

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Rhea Lofstrom

Department Head of Languages, PYP and MYP French Teacher (Grades 2 - 7), Brockton School

Rhea Lofstrom - I joined Brockton School in September 2017 as a Language Acquisition (French) teacher and am the current HoD. I have experience teaching in independent and public school settings, both nationally (Ontario and BC) and internationally (France and Chile). I am extremely... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 5HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Lang and Lit roundtable

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Join us to discuss all things Language and Literature related. We will share ideas, issues and resources.

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Erin Stacey

Teacher/MYP Coordinator, Vancouver School Board

I teach biology and English at King George Secondary, a downtown Vancouver public school which is part of the IB Middle Years Programme. I am one of our school's MYP Coordinators and also coordinate our school's Personal Projects.

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 4HL

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Math roundtable

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Liz Thornhill

IB Coordinator

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 2RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Physical Health roundtable

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This workshop will be a roundtable discussion. Teachers are invited to share ideas, strategies, lessons, while collaborating on the delivery of the PHE curriculum. We will also discuss our individual assessment practices and use of the IB rubrics. It would be very useful for teachers to bring ONE example assignment from any of their 4 criteria to discuss at the meeting.

Speakers

Cora Pross

PHE Dance Teacher, Carson Graham Secondary

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 2EWW

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

MYP Science roundtable

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Anne Mackie

MYP Coordinator and Science Teacher at King George Secondary

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 6RP

12:30pm PDT

PYP Grade 4/5 - roundtable

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Jenny Thayer

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 4RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

PYP Grade 6/7 - roundtable

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Jen Aragon

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 5RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

PYP Grades 2/3 - roundtable

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Nathan Jager

Hi there,My name is Nathan and I live in the lower mainland. I am a grade 3 teacher at White Rock Christian Academy. I have been there for six years. I enjoy taking my students outside for learning and observing the way they learn while outdoors.I am married and have two little... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room - 3RLN

Host Organization BCAIBWS

12:30pm PDT

PYP Pre/JK/K/1 - roundtable

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Gatim Lau

White Rock Christian Academy

Friday October 25, 2019 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room -CC

Host Organization BCAIBWS