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This episode is the eighth and final episode in a series of podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills (known as the ATL’s) which are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. 

This episode is a sort of panel discussion looking at the big idea of using approaches to learning as a framework within IB to deliver the promise of an IB education as captured in the IB mission. 

My guests are Adrian von Wrede-Jervis, Nigel Gardner and of course John Harvey who has developed and led this series. With this episode we are taking time to look at what might be missing, what might be done better, and what each of you in an IB school can do to make the Approches to Learning more useful to your teachers and students.

From Nigel: Integrating ATLs with concepts - here is the link to the framework that I was referring to: https://www.repurposedlearning.com/post/the-my-place-in-the-story-model

Linking with CASEL - 5 areas of social and emotional competency https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/what-is-the-casel-framework/

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

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The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

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This episode is the seventh in a series of 8 podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. It is our goal to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school. This episode features teaching Self-management Skills.

In the podcast, John Harvey described how he moved some of the Self-management Skills around to optimize teaching 'States of Mind' in the different IB Programmes. Here is a link to his award winning spreadsheet so you can see how he did it: John Harvey's States of Mind Continuum Framework

We are also offering an opportunity for interaction. Below, you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

John will continue to respond to your questions after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

SMARTER Goals Link

POMODORO Technique

EISENHOWER Matrix

Excerpts from the Episode 2 and 3 podcast notes to connect with 'States of mind' and 'Reflection':

Here are the 11 models John suggested. Take a look and pick one or two (or more) that fit you and your school. Links to each model can be found in the Continuum Framework document.

1. Locus of Control
2. Pomodoro Technique
3. Guided Meditation
4. Dr. Rob Bell's 8 Ways to Build Perseverance
5. Michelle Borba's 6 R's of Bullying Prevention
6. Prof Steve Peters Control Your Inner Chimp
7. 5 Levels of Self Talk
8. Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset
9. IKIGAI
10. SMARTER Goals
11. Lance King’s Failing Well

Episode 3 - Thinking Skills
In the podcast, John described how he prefers the Gibb's Relective Cycle. You can learn more using this link.

John also mentioned the 'Thinking Skills Across the Continuum' document he has compiled. Here is a link to that document. Be sure to check out all the tabs in the spreads

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This episode is the sixth in a series of 8 podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. This episode features teaching Social Skills.

My guest is John Harvey, an experienced IB coordinator who has led this work in multiple schools. It is our goal to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school.

We are also offering an opportunity for interaction. Below, you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

John will continue to respond to your questions after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

In the podcast, John referred Belbin Team Roles model for developing social skills Here is a link to learn more.

I also mentioned I would list the nine Belbin Team Roles here in the podcast notes:

The Social roles:
Resource Investigator, Teamworker and Co-ordinator

The Thinking roles:
Plant, Monitor Evaluator and Specialist  

The Action or Task roles:
Shaper, Implementer and Completer Finisher

In the podcast John talked about ways to help students catch up on the skills they may have missed building during the pandemic. Here are a few links to learn more.
COVID-19 and education: The lingering effects of unfinished learning | McKinsey

The pandemic has had devastating impacts on learning. What will it take to help students catch up?

The Economic Impacts of Learning Losses

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

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The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

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This episode is the fifth in a series of 8 podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. This episode features teaching Communication Skills.

My guest is John Harvey, an experienced IB coordinator who has led this work in multiple schools. It is our goal to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school.

We are also offering an opportunity for interaction. Below, you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

John will continue to respond to your questions after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

In the podcast, John referred to the Thinking Pathways 'Ladder of Feedback' model for building communication skills. Here is a link to explore more.

He also referred to the Verbal Signposts activity. Here is a link to the pdf document which can also be found in the MYIB site.

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

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The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

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This episode is the fourth in a series of 8 podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. This episode features teaching Research Skills.

My guest is John Harvey, an experienced IB coordinator who has led this work in multiple schools. It is our goal to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school.

We are also offering an opportunity for interaction. Below, you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

John will continue to respond to your questions after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

In the podcast, John referred to the Big 6 and Super 3 models for building research skills. Here is a link to explore more.

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

IB Matters Website

The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

Email IB Matters: [email protected]
Twitter @MattersIB
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MN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) website
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This episode is the third in a series of 8 podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. 

My guest is John Harvey, an experienced IB coordinator who has led this work in multiple schools. It is our goal to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school.

We are also offering an opportunity for interaction. In our podcast notes you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

John will continue to respond to your questions after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

In the podcast, John described how he prefers the Gibb's Relective Cycle. You can learn more using this link.

John also mentioned the 'Thinking Skills Across the Continuum' document he has compiled. Here is a link to that document. Be sure to check out all the tabs in the spreadsheet to access Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Information transfer, and Reflection & Metacognition.

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

IB Matters Website

The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

Email IB Matters: [email protected]
Twitter @MattersIB
IB Matters website
MN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) website
Donate to IB Matters

Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans

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This episode is the second in a series of 8 podcasts we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. 

My guest is John Harvey, an experienced IB coordinator who has led this work in multiple schools. It is our goal to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school.

We are also offering an opportunity for interaction. In our podcast notes you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

John will continue to respond to your questions after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

In the podcast, John described how he moved some of the skills around to optimize teaching 'States of Mind' in the different IB Programmes. Here is a link to his spreadsheet so you can see how he did it: John Harvey's States of Mind Continuum Framework

Here are the 11 models John suggested. Take a look and pick one or two (or more) that fit you and your school. Links to each model can be found in the Continuum Framework document.

1. Locus of Control
2. Pomodoro Technique
3. Guided Meditation
4. Dr. Rob Bell's 8 Ways to Build Perseverance
5. Michelle Borba's 6 R's of Bullying Prevention
6. Prof Steve Peters Control Your Inner Chimp
7. 5 Levels of Self Talk
8. Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset
9. IKIGAI
10. SMARTER Goals
11. Lance King’s Failing Well

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

IB Matters Website

The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

Email IB Matters: [email protected]
Twitter @MattersIB
IB Matters website
MN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) website
Donate to IB Matters

Podcast: Education by Design with host Phil Evans

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This episode is part of a series we are doing on the IB Approaches to Learning Skills known as the ATL’s that are at the core of all four International Baccalaureate Programmes. 

John Harvey and I will, in these eight episodes, try to give you a coherent, sustainable, values aligned strategy to implement ATL Skills in your school.

We want to help you build your team of coordinators, teachers, librarians, and support staff. 

We are also adding an opportunity for interaction. Below, you will find a link to a Google form where you can ask questions. We will take a few minutes at the end of each episode to answer questions you have about the ATL’s in your context. 

Of course, as a podcast, we cannot answer live, but John will continue to respond after these episodes are produced, so please feel free to pose your questions anytime.

Have ATL questions? Ask John using this form.

IB Matters Website

The IB Organization has resources on their webpages to support your learning about the ATL skills. Here is one link you may use to explore on your own.

The Toulmin Model John spoke about for enhancing critical thinking skills.

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In this episode of IB Matters we talk to Dr. David Webb about his time as a leader in IB schools in Minnesota and about his book called ‘Homerun Leadership: Your Guide to Better, Faster Team Decisions’. 

If you have a leadership role in an IB school - whether it be an IB coordinator, department head, or school adminstrator this podcast is for you. Dave has put together a strategy - based on research - that gives you the tools to make decisions which will have the support of your team because they were involved in the process.

Links and more information:

• Book: Homerun Leadership: Your Guide to Better, Faster Team Decisions - Buy now
• Website: Homerunleadership.com
• Weekly Leadership Webbinars start in August - Free
• Homerunleadership.com online course to run the bases better and faster
• Phone/What’s App # 651-226-6318

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In this episode we talk to four DP students from Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon. All four are in their second year of the Diploma Programme and have done a great deal of reflecting upon what they have learned so far. They have determined that mental and emotional health are tied together and can be best maintained through communication among students, teachers and school leaders. While the Diploma Programme is definitely challenging, all four of these students have found ways to be successful and they would like to share what they have learned with our audience. I think you will see how universal the IB experience is and how their toolbox can also be useful to you and your students.

Thanks to Vikas and his students, Tara, Bahaar, Madhurya, and Vakshi.

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