Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 4th - 6th November 2011
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leaders: John McMurtry, Richard Scarr
“Friendly and answered most of the questions really professionally.”
Anonymous
“They were both great!”
Rachel gloyns, EF International Academy, United Kingdom
“Both John and Richard were fantastic - very clear and offered lots of opportunity for questions. They gave a lot of ideas for teaching and labs.Very friendly and easy to approach... I found the workshop extremely useful and feel that I am going back to my college much better equipped to teach IB.”
Vicki Holden, Sussex Coast College, United Kingdom
“For me the workshop was really helpful. I liked the approach taken by the presenters. As they have many years of experience, they are well prepared to answer questions and to tell you how to apply the guidelines. Explanations were clear and important information shared.”
Anne Feltes, Athenee de Luxembourg
“Enthusiastic and motivvating.”
Ilona Benneker, International School Breda, Netherlands
“John & Rich are really excellent biology workshop leaders - professional and warm, funny, very experienced. Showed a lot of patience.”
Patrick Young, IEGS, Sweden
“The design of the workshop, i.e. the choice of topics, was really, really good. The workshop was a really brilliant start into the IB. Thank you very much.”
Anonymous
“I would like to thank you for the perfect workshop!”
Anna labrzycka, ll Liceum Ogolnoksztalacace, Poland
“Good useful, real advice from teachers... In the time allowed I feel a huge amount of work was done to reassure people of best practice and give advice on IAs.”
Sandra Deighton, Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannnine Manuel, Paris, France
“They are both efficient at getting their ideas across.”
Stavros Gonidakis, Psychico College, Greece
“Richard and John are very effective. They know what they are talking about. They came across as experienced. Their presentations were clear, their advice very practical and to the point. Thank you.”
Eleni Antonopoulou, Psychico College, Greece
“Great!”
Philip Brown, International School of Frankfurt, Germany
“Very useful workshop!”
Anonymous
“They are really professional presenters and warm, open people. Thank you!”
Virginija Dmukauskiene, Kaunas Jesuit Gymnasium, Norway
“Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable.”
Fionnuala McAleer, Sir James Henderson School, Italy
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 18th - 20th February 2011
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: John McMurtry, Richard Scarr
“both John & Richard were very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable with regards to all aspects of the IB Biology course. And both were happy to share their experiences and opinions in an honest way.”
Nancy Schlaegel, International School of Ulm, Germany
“Thank you for an excellent experience”
Anne Steward, Colchester Sixth Form College, United Kingdom
“Generally, they were good. I was happy with all the sessions. Very informative.”
Nasrin Vali, American International School , Kuwait
“Really useful”
Ruth Betts, North London Collegiate School, United Kingdom
“Both Richard & John are very professional.”
Johan Castenfors, YBC
“Both Mr. Scarr & Mr. McMurtry are very inspirational. They give us the stories ready to use, show strategies ready to apply, give immediate and accurate response to our questions and are lovely men!”
Kari Klev, Kongsberg videregaende skole, Norway
“Thank you for a lot of positive energy.”
Vanda Kukec, Gimnazija Kranj, Slovenia
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 5th - 7th March 2010
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leaders: John McMurtry, Richard Scarr
“Having two presenters with different experiences/perspectives was excellent... Both were very eager/honest at solving queries and sharing their own websites/ideas/strategies.”
Ingrid Kopke Donado, Diocesan Boys' School, Hong Kong, China
“Both presenters were: (1) well informed; (2) aboel to provide satisfactory responses to my queries; (3) helpful with ideas and suggestions that can be implemented right away.”
Mini Kealey, Berlin International School, Germany
“Great workshop. My expectations have been surpassed! Both presenters were knowledgeable, patient, set a good pace. They allowed questions at any stage and responded confidently, succinctly and reassuringly.”
Mandy Watson, Berlin International School, Germany
“John and Richard are very knowledgeable and were enthusiastic throughout the whole course.”
Anonymous
“Very good.”
Stefan Richards, Vienna International School, Austria
“Both John and Richard were very good in different ways. Thank you for your help.”
Philip Lea, Henley College, United Kingdom
“Both workshop leaders were clear and able to present with humour and control. Both knew their subject.”
Andrew Bathie, Rydal Penrhos School, United Kingdom
“Really good. I'm pleased. Effective, useful, good material! Lovely!”
Leena Korhonen, Sotkamon lukio, Finland
“Both presenters were very experienced and good.”
Biljana Agotic Smital, XV. gimnazija, Hungary
“Both presenters were very well-prepared and they helped me many times.”
Peter Mazowiecki-Kocyk, 33 Liceum M. Kopernica, Poland
“Very professional!”
Anonymous
“Both presenters were extremely knowledgeable in their understanding of IB Biology and were able to pass the information on in a non-threatening manner. They also gave an incredible amount of support documents and examples. I would attend another workshop given by them... Well worth the trip.”
Anonymous
“One of the best workshops I've been to so far... Both presenters were approachable, knowledgeable, and full of enthusiasm... I feel much more confident about my approach to IB.”
Erin Copeland, International School of Prague, Czech Republic
“Great presenters. I appreciated their experience and many examples of good/bad student work.”
Mark McGarigal, International School of Beijing, China
“The presenters were excellent: well-informed and very familiar with teaching the course and examining.”
Izabela Sloczynska, The British School, Warsaw, Poland
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 14th - 16th November 2008
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: John McMurtry, Richard Scarr
“The workshop leaders were great - enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. Their different styles and approaches show that all styles and approaches can be successful. They were willing to share experiences and ideas.”
Suzanne Hallett, British International School in the Netherlands, Netherlands
“The presenters were just perfect!”
Ieva Slajute, Sialiai Didzdvaris Gymnasium
“All the sessions were useful.”
Renuka Wijesekara, Lillestrom vgs, Norway
“Very well organised workshop. Thank you!”
Maria Konstantoulaki, HAEF Psychico College, Athens, Greece
“The course has definitely made me a better IB teacher”
Charlie Palmer, Bedford School, United Kingdom
“Team teaching worked with the benefits from additional ideas and perspectives.”
Jon Linklater, North London Collegiate School, United Kingdom
