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IB Diploma Teaching resources example
Sample of Geophysical hazards lesson material
This taught lesson extends over two sessions and has a total of 20 pages. This is a representative sample.
I teach from my own personally created learning material, which allows new content and perspectives to compliment the textbook material. I tie the learning to the textbook pages in the summary slide at the end of each lesson.
IB Diploma Geography teaching is less about lecturing and more about facilitating the student's learning and I do this by providing carefully selected research and case study materials, and setting tasks that the students have to complete by first learning about the content and then applying it to the set questions.
The structure IB Diploma Geography programme is based around four core concepts: the 4Ps - Place, Processes, Power, and Possibilities. Students are expected to apply these in their synoptic thinking and written answers. There are other concepts that must be understood, but the 4Ps are the most important
1. Course alignment and introduction. Students need know relevancy of what they are learning
2. Lesson learning objectives. Students need to know why they studying this content
3. Theory task example. Studying theory and applying it to case studies builds understanding
4. Task examples tied to case studies. Using clips encourages student engagement
5. Tying concepts to the learning. Understanding concepts vital to top grades in DP Geography
6. Summary and links to the textbook and further reading
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