APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
We are now inviting speakers for the inaugural PsychWise Summit, dedicated to supporting IB Psychology teachers in gaining clarity and confidence as they navigate the intricacies of the curriculum. Hosted by PsychWise Hub, this virtual event aims to bring together educators from around the world for a day of collaboration, learning, and growth. Find out more here.
You might be thinking, "I can't present; I've only been teaching for __ years." Think again! If you've been teaching IB Psychology for even a year, you know more than a teacher who hasn't started yet. Wouldn't you have been grateful for a teacher with even 1 year of experience in your corner as you set off on your journey? Remember - 'Obvious to you; amazing to others.'
You might also be thinking, 'The end of July is my holiday time; I don't want to have to turn up and present.' The beauty is you don't have to! While there are live components to the summit, your session will be recorded in advance. In fact, you can record your session as soon as your proposal has been accepted - well before the holidays even begin.
Concerned that you won't be able to fill an hour? You don't need to. Our sessions (except the keynotes) will be 20 to 30 minutes. Teachers are time-pressured, so we want to ensure we deliver digestible, practical information they can use immediately. We will avoid overwhelming people with too much information and instead focus on topics that matter.
How will we know what topics matter? We have a panel of new and experienced IB Psychology teachers who review submissions. If they say it's useful, it must be!
Does this mean we will accept low-quality submissions? Absolutely not. We are committed to bringing teachers an event that will blow their socks off. At the same time, we believe in empowering all teachers, including those who may be nervous about presenting. We know that if you've been teaching IB Psychology, you have learned how to navigate the course and serve your students to the best of your ability. Rather than insist on years of experience, we will support you through digital materials and live training sessions to ensure you feel prepared for your session.
Receive a complimentary all-access pass to the entire summit including bonus materials and recordings of all sessions
Make attendees aware of your independent offerings (in case you're a tutor or run your own business)
Contribute to the professional development of your peers
Personal satisfaction in knowing you've helped others who really appreciate it - pay it forward
Expand your network and connect with like-minded educators
Gain recognition and visibility within the IB Psychology community
Showcase your expertise and leadership in IB Psychology education
Add a 'brag tag' to your CV/resume
If you are willing but unsure what you can offer, check out the sample topics below requested by our community. You are invited to 'steal' one as these are priority needs identified by the teachers in our networks. Whatever you decide, we'll be working with you to produce a polished session you'll be proud to deliver.
These are just suggestions. We have other topics that have been submitted and are open to your ideas. This list is updated regularly and is not exhaustive.
Essential components - separating the 'nice to know' from the 'need to know'
Making ATLs meaningful
Being strategic with extensions
Choosing options for Paper 2
Teaching SL and HL in the same period
Teaching SL in a year
Enquiry-learning approaches
Facilitate a moderation session for a component of the course e.g. exam questions, IAs, or EEs
Facilitate a co-working session
Teaching students how to write SAQs or ERQs
Culturally-sustaining approaches to the course
Refining questions and guiding students through the EE
Guiding students through the IA
Helping students with statistical tests for the IA
Taking over a Year 2 class
Creating engaging lessons in a content-heavy course
An idea based on your passion and experience
If you would like to chat through your idea or you have questions, contact us here (with no pressure to submit).
If you're ready to submit a proposal, click here.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
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