In an IB classroom, culture is not built by chance—it’s intentionally shaped through shared values, reflective relationships, and purposeful practices. These five strategies, each paired with a practical activity, offer simple yet powerful ways to create an environment where students feel safe to take risks, think critically, and act with empathy.
Why Educational Consulting Focuses on Soft Skills Development
In today’s competitive education landscape, educational consulting plays a vital role in helping schools integrate soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking into their curriculum. Research shows that soft skills contribute to up to 85% of student success and future career readiness, often surpassing technical knowledge.
By partnering with educational consultants, schools can design programs that balance academic rigor with essential social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies, preparing students for the evolving demands of the workforce.
This article explores the use of the GRASPS model as a framework for designing formative and summative assessments in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). Rooted in the principles of Understanding by Design (UbD), GRASPS provides a structured, student-centered approach that aligns with the MYP’s emphasis on conceptual understanding, global contexts, and real-world application. The article outlines the components of GRASPS, demonstrates how to apply it in MYP units, and discusses its effectiveness based on pedagogical research and IB philosophy.
Content is important – but we must go further. For generations, education has revolved around content-based learning assessed by traditional written exams. Students were expected to absorb facts, recall them under pressure, and prove their worth in a test room. But in the context of today’s rapidly evolving world, this model is not only outdated—it fails to equip learners with […]
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