The steering committee is currently exploring various topics for discussion, including: • IB Recognition/University applications in Germany (Uni-assist, discussion on Bafög, the reception of Environmental Systems and Societies subject, language test requirements, new resources and students experiences) • Study Options in Europe (beyond the UK and NL) • The State of Admissions: Updates on application document requirements, the return of standardized testing • Summer programs and gap year opportunities in Europe and around the world
Draft schedule: 09:30-10:00 Welcome Coffee 10:00-12:30 First Session AGIS HE Fair March 2023 feedback review - strategies & plan for the 2025 Fair CC - Reports from the different working groups • IB Recognition in Germany • AGIS College Counselors Website • IB Careers Related Programme/HS Diploma • HE Workgroup • Predicted Grades 12:30-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:30 Second Session The State of University Admissions: • Standardised testing trends • UK - feedback on Recommendations/Application Essays • Environmental Systems and Societies - recognition Study in Europe - beyond the beaten path: What's new or different? Summer Schools and Gap Year Experiences: opportunities and strategies 15:30-16:00 Coffee Break 16:00-17:00 End of day plenary and wrap-up CC - Professional Development suggestions and resources - shared experiences. Agenda next meeting & Goodbye
We suggest a roundtable to facilitate the exchange of experience regarding the DP German A course. These sessions should address all areas of the curriculum. We recognise the necessity of bringing together German teachers from international schools to promote dialogue and collaboration. Our emphasis lies in facilitating discussions on feedback regarding the exam papers, subject report content, and assessment outcomes. We seek to address expectations and quality concerns, particularly relevant when comparing German schools offering the IB curriculum versus IB schools with predominantly English as the language of instruction. Our objective is not an instructional workshop but rather collegial discourse, fostering the exchange of content, materials, and strategies. Key topics include comparing Lang&Lit versus Lit courses and determining which best serves student needs, considering the dual demands of Lang&Lit. Additionally, we should explore the effective implementation of skills within the MYP framework to prepare for the demands of our DP courses.
Proposed Workshop Structure: introduction and guided discussion: providing an overview and presenting excerpts from subject reports, stimulating open questions and reflections among participants small group discussions: breaking into smaller groups to delve deeper into specific topics, such as exam feedback, curriculum expectations, or teaching strategies sharing and synthesis: reconvening to share insights and findings from their discussions, promoting the exchange and enrichment of ideas and experiences closing remarks: summary of key takeaways and suggestions for future collaboration, as well as collated feedback and resources
suggested platform(s): Padlet
suggested schedule: - 20-30 minutes: introduction - 2 hours: Paper 1, Paper 2, Extended Essay - 2 hours: Higher Level Essay, Individual Orals; material exchange - 1 hour: presentation of results, wrap-up
