WELCOME TO IB DAY JORDAN 2025
Dear School Leader/ Educator,
The International Baccalaureate (IB), in partnership with the IB Association of Jordan, warmly invites you to join us for IB Day Jordan, Inspiring Change and Empowering Futures, on February 22, 2025! This event offers a comprehensive introduction to IB education, highlighting its benefits, global recognition, and the successful implementation of IB programmes within Jordan.
Date: Saturday 22, February 2025
Location: Mashrek International School – Dabouk
Time: 8:00 am – 14:30
Highlights of the Event
Presentation by Tala Masarweh, Curriculum Manager, on the MYP enhanacements
Success stories from IB schools in Jordan
Also, New Schools will get a chance to:
- Hear the Keynote who is a renowned expert on Arabic Historical Linguistics, whose research has been a driving force, focusing on the evolution of the Arabic linguistic theory and its impact on teaching Arabic.
- Get a session on what it means to be an IB school & be introduced to the 4 IB programmes by Mary Tadros, Senior IB Development Manager, and Dr. Kawther Saa’d AlDin, IB Development Manager.
- Get introduced by practitioners in the 4 IB programmes.
- Get introduced to IB classroom pedagogies by educators( in Arabic and English). There are more than 60 sessions in total.
- Meet school heads and educators implementing IB .
- See an IB continuum school as the venue.
- Meet IB staff.
IB Day Jordan Schedule
08:00- 09:00 Welcome & Registration.
09:00- 09:45 Keynote: “Arab education between authenticity and innovation” by Dr. Hanadi Dayyeh, Director of Arabic- American Community School of Abu Dhabi.
10:00- 10:45 Session one.
Some sessions: Introducing IB programmes, Transforming IB classrooms, Designing assessments for lifelong learning, Enhancing Lifelong Learning through Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning, Innovative Teaching with Technology, Active listening, Fostering Everyday Wellness: Engaging Strategies to Support Well-Being in an IB Context, Inclusion in Action, Introducing the IBCP: Unlocking pathways to success, and more!
11:00- 11:15 Coffee break
11.15 - 12.15 Session Two.
Some sessions: Designing Interdisciplinary Lessons Using AI Tools, Sparking Curiosity: Empowering Engaged and Independent Learners, Enhancing Collaboration through Professional Learning Communities, Design, Create, Innovate: Makerspaces for Future-Ready Learners in Kindergarten, The Power of Social-Emotional Learning, Cultivating Emotional Resilience, Becoming A Critically Reflective Teacher, Unleashing Learning Potential Through Active Techniques, A Dynamic Dialog Between Disciplines, and more!
12:30 - 13:30. Sesion Three.
Some sessions: Gamification in Education, Layered Learning, Unlocking Learner Potential: Cultivating a Culture of Agency, Enhancing the MYP-An overview of the project and MYP Beta Trial, Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction, Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Wellness in Education, Creating Student Agency through Self-Efficacy and Growth Mindset, Tackling Immunity to Change, Embedding Career Education in MYP and DP, Creative learning environment, and more!
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to attend over 60 insightful presentations in both English and Arabic, covering a wide range of engaging topics related to the various IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), with a focus on key values such as critical thinking, wellbeing and leadership.
If you have any questions, please contact our events team at ibaem.events@ibo.org
Why IB?
The International Baccalaureate strives to develop well-rounded students who possess the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose to succeed and make meaningful contributions to the world. Currently, the IB supports nearly 1.95 million students across 5,600 schools in 160 countries, preparing students for academic and professional success.