See a 90-second overview of how this toolkit can help deepen your knowledge of IBDP History teacher tookkit!
Get the practical tools, classroom examples, and content from IB examiners, regional workshop leaders, and experienced IBDP History teachers.
Assessment examples so you can accurately grade your students
IA lesson activities to prepare your students for their Historical Investigation
Scope & Sequence guidance to help you plan your course
IA lesson activities to prepare your students for their Historical Investigation
Scope & Sequence guidance to help you plan your course
BONUS CONTENT!
A DIGITAL WORKBOOK
Your digital workbook is designed to help expand your work on the core concepts within each online session. A wide range of activities, real classroom examples, infographics, and self-assessments will help enhance your understanding of each concept as it relates to your specific DP and MYP subjects.
Each digital workbook is downloadable and may be be printed when you begin your Ibtrove session. Consider it your unique repository of observations and reflections that you can share with students, peers, or as a reference tool while you navigate your IB school year.
Highly Engaging courses
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EARN A DIGITAL CERTIFICATE
Earn a digital certificate that can be used for re-licensure (depending on your state or country).
Inside the IBDP ATL & ATT Toolkit Structure
SESSION 1 - The Foundations of DP History
Session 1 Workbook
Introduction to DP History
Aims & Objectives
Teaching & Learning in DP History (The Learner Profile, ATL, and ATT)
Closure
Session 1 Quiz
SESSION 2 - Teaching DP History
Session 2 Workbook
Introduction to Teaching DP History
Scope & Sequence
The History Syllabus in Detail
Closure
Session 2 Quiz
SESSION 3 - The External Assessment: Paper 1
Session 3 WorkbookIntroduction to teaching Paper 1
The Command Terms
Exam Paper 1
Assessment Marking with Samples for Practice
Learning Activities and Lesson Plan Suggestions
Closure
SESSION 4 - The External Assessment: Paper 2 & 3
Session 4 Workbook
Introduction to teaching Paper 2 & 3
Exam Paper 2 and Exam Paper 3
Assessment Marking with Samples for Practice (Paper 2)
Assessment Marking with Samples for Practice (Paper 3)
Learning Activities and Lesson Plan Suggestions
Closure
Quiz on Session 3 & 4
SESSION 5 - The Internal Assessment
Session 5 Workbook
Introduction
The Internal Assessment
Assessment Marking with Samples for Practice
Learning Activities and Lesson Plan Suggestions
Closure
Session 5 Quize
SESSION 6 - History and the DP Core
Session 6 Workbook
Introduction
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
CAS
Extended Essay
Closure
Session 6 Quiz
[DPHistory] How was your experience?
Completion Certificate
TOOLKIT CONTRIBUTORS
Richard teaches both IB History and IB Economics and was filmed demonstrating experimental learning concepts for an ATL teacher lesson for the IBO.
Richard Stilliard
DP History teacher and DP Coordinator
Joshua teaches IB History through a student-centered approach by utilizing technology to bring history to life in his class.
Joshua Bashalany
DP History teacher
Jerry has taught DP History since 2012 and is passionate about helping all students be successful in the course. He holds an LBSI endorsement.
Jerry Koutavas
DP History teacher
Cynthia is the Head of Individuals and Societies Department at M-PESA FOUNDATION ACADEMY in Kenya. She has been teaching IB since 2014. She is experienced teaching DP History, TOK, and MYP Integrated Humanities. She is always elated to mentor new teachers in implementation of IB teaching & learning philosophy. She has successfully prepared candidates for exams ever since she began teaching and her DP History students have always scored 6 or higher. She enjoys teaching history as it enables students to become critical thinkers, internationally and open-minded as they encounter different perspectives.
Cynthia Okoth
DP History teacher & I&S Department Head
How does the toolkit help me with planning my course?
This toolkit includes downloadable resources that focuses solely on developing your scope & sequence, and the History syllabus. This includes:
Detailed information on the choices you need to make when planning your two-year course.
Video and audio lessons on best practices, benefits of different sequencing factors, and tips for creating a course that is cohesive.
Lesson activities and unit plans to show you what an effective DP History course looks like in an experienced IB teacher's classroom.
Can an experienced DP History teacher benefit from using the IB toolkit?
Definitely! With over 80+ printable resources, our toolkit includes a wide variety of ideas to spark your creativity and get you excited about teaching DP History. This toolkit also includes 6 full unit plans to give you more ideas for teaching your course.
Can I use this for all my teachers at my school and district?
Yes! This DP History toolkit is designed to work with our other Ibtrove toolkits for a comprehensive and unified professional learning opportunity for all the IB teachers in your building and district.
Bundle this toolkit with our other Ibtrove toolkits to create a customized learning plan for your teachers!
What fellow educators say about this toolkit:
"As an IB DP History teacher, I have been looking for a way to make teaching my students easier, more effective and fun, and I found it. The IBDP History Teacher Toolkit is designed for IBDP History teachers who want to improve their education and teaching methods. The Toolkit provides resources from experienced IBDP teachers, IBDP videos and helpful information. What I like the most about this toolkit is the "Getting Started Guide" and the "Teaching Tips" for each topic. This toolkit is a must for every IBDP History teacher.
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Lily Kim
IB Teacher
“If you are a high school or IB history teacher looking for resources to help you teach the subject, look no further. This toolkit offers a comprehensive set of tools and resources that will help you teach this subject easily and effectively.”
Isabella Wilson
IB Teacher
“I teach the IB History curriculum in my school and I found this to be a great resource. The IBDP History Teacher Toolkit covers all the topics I need to teach and it comes with helpful resources like videos and flowcharts. It makes my job much easier and I can easily use the information for my classes.”
