Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 28th - 30th October 2011
Paris, France
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“I've found the workshop very useful. I am new both to teaching an to the IB and in the last 2 1/2 days have come to feel more confident about both. John gave us a lot of very useful advice - both in terms of IB and teaching resources. He was very generous with his time, resources and advice.”
Anonymous
“John was every engaging, relaxed and friendly. He gave helpful advise, examples and resources.”
Scott Costello, King's College School, Wimbledon, United Kingdom
“The workshop was well-structured and very informative, and the presenter was knowledgeable and helpful”
Adrianna Jagielska, International Community School, United Kingdom
“Lots of info, great handbook.”
Kevin Foley, Vienna International School, Austria
“Committed, enthusiastic and very helpful.”
Anna Antaya , Katedralskolan, Lund, Sweden
“The presenter was very open to any questions & ideas. He answered all concerns and made learning entertaining. Great new ideas. Very grateful! ”
Marja Popov, Tallinn English College, Estonia
“The workshop was very inspiring.”
Maja Nielsen, Langkaer Gymnasium, Denmark
“The workshop leader's subject knowledge was excellent.”
Louise Richardson, Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, United Kingdom
“Brilliant course. The presenter was amazing! Thank you.”
Vicki -Marie Piper Venn, EF International Academy, United Kingdom
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 11th - 13th February 2011
Paris, France
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“Knowledgeable, respectful, and fun!”
Julia Tsygan, IB School South Stockholm, Sweden
“John was very direct, focussed, knowledgeable, helpful, available.”
Anonymous
“John is the best workshop leader I've had in 4 or 5 workshops for various subjects. He is a workhorse plus has lots of useful insider's observations presented in a clear, professional manner... Extremely helpful thanks to John and very well run thanks to InThinking.”
Chris Friendly, International School of Paris, France
“John Crane is a perfect workshop leader.”
Irena Dogsa, ll Gimnazija Mirobor, Slovenia
“Excellent presenter - very knowledgeable & approachable.”
Karen Hemming, Rochester Grammar School, United Kingdom
“Competent, highly qualified, direct & clear approach.”
Anonymous
“The workshop leader was very lively & enthusiastic. Managed to hold the attention of an ADD person like myself!”
Jacob Solomon, Anglican International School of Jerusalem, Israel
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 8th - 10th October 2010
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“John was great! He was knowledgeable, answered questions, experienced, organised. Thank you!”
Naomi Schatz, Leysin American School, Switzerland
“John as been fantastic! You get great support, relevant feedback and a lot of positive energy!”
Martin Nilsson, Sannarpsgymnasiet, Sweden
“The quality of the workshop was excellent, very useful... Only compliments for Mr. Crane.”
Svetlana Gluvacevic, Gimnazija Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovina
“John is a living legend - a most informed and fascinating teacher.”
Mandy Wood, Portsmouth Grammar School, United Kingdom
“The workshop had a very clear structure and was very informative. John was excellent - very easy to listen to, very knowledgeable, and he answered questions very competently. Really good. This course has made me feel very enthusiastic about the IB & more able to answer pupils' questions.”
Susan Pye, Portsmouth Grammar School, United Kingdom
“I found our workshop absolutely great. Informative, reassuring, entertaining sessions!”
Angela Warrington, Verdala International School
“A very informative workshop. Our presenter had excellent knowledge, very impressed!”
James Nowak, Winterbourne International Academy, United Kingdom
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 5th - 7th March 2010
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“John was great - knowledgeable and approachable. I', leaving feeling much better about my knowledge on all topics.”
“The workshop was excellent. John is the most skilful presenter I've ever heard!”
Kerstin Halldin, Katedralskolan, Sweden
“John Crane is an excellent presenter... Thank you for an excellent workshop.”
Aldis Guomundsdottir, Hamrahlio College, Iceland
“John Crane is, as always, very knowledgeable and full of energy - as well as being positive and enthusiastic. Very good!”
Sven Jonsson, Soderportgymnasiet, Sweden
“I like John Crane's enthusiasm. Thanks John.”
Johanna Jamsa, Ressun lukio, Ressu IB School, Helsinki
“The workshop leader was very knowledgeable and experienced with the subject.”
Anonymous
“The workshop was highly useful, interesting, and concrete. John Crane's workshop style is practical and down to earth. I got the sense that he is a confident teacher, but he wants to learn from us participants as well.”
Anonymous
“John Crane was excellent.”
Susan Eby, American International School in Egypt
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 25th - 27th September 2009
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“Fantastic! All of the sessions were extremely valuable for a new teacher because they provided concrete examples and recommendations for class structure. The workshop leader was very knowledgeable and responsive to the specific needs of attendees. One of the best PD conferences I have attended.”
Jon Brown, Bilkent Laboratory & International School, Turkey
“I have really enjoyed John’s expertise and enthusiasm. Brilliant course and leader.”
Victoria Wilken, Sussex Coast College, United Kingdom
“Excellent!”
Rosemary Leusner, ACS, Cobham, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader had a perfect way of teaching, communicating, presenting!”
Anon
Workshop for Experienced IBDP Teachers: 27th February - 1st March 2009
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: John Crane, Jette Hannibal
“The workshop leaders were very easy to follow and both had an effective touch. The material was spiced with humour which made the session entertaining. This was not just plain and boring lecturing, but synergistic learning based on everybody’s personal teaching experience. Splendid materials.”
Emmi Ignatius, Jyvaskylan Lyseon lukio, Finland
“A very informative workshop. Good workshop leaders: experienced, structured and easy to talk with.”
Kristine Bringa, Frederik ll videregaende skole, Norway
“Jette & John are inspiring presenters!”
Maija Ferchen, Tikkurilan Lukio, Finland
“Thank you for a very fruitful and well-organised conference.”
Marianne Borsch Reniers, Tingvallagymnasiet, Sweden
“Both workshop leaders were very helpful.”
Eleni Preveza, Nea Genia Ziridis, Greece
“The best workshop I have been to. A thorough, informative and inspirational introduction to the new syllabus.”
Ann Hamsen, Herlufsholm Skole, Denmark
“Inspirational! Both workshop leaders were excellent!”
Elaine Turner, Bishop Ramsey School, United Kingdom
“The workshop was very beneficial. John Crane - inspiring. Jette Hannibal - some great ideas.”
Valerie Hoey, Henley College, United Kingdom
“John & Jette are very experienced and were able to give lots of advice about how to tackle the new specification. I hope to do more training with them in the future.”
Nicole Gosling, CTC Kingshurst Academy, United Kingdom
“John’s reputation is enough to have me sign up for a course. Thank you for all your efforts.”
Nicholas Falle, Hautlieu School, Jersey, United Kingdom
“John & Jette did a perfect job during the workshop.”
Mikael Lax, Vasa Ovningsskola, Finland
“Overall invaluable! Both John & Jette were great!”
Ian Campbell, Sevenoaks School, United Kingdom
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 10th - 12th October 2008
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“I am very pleased with the workshop. I now feel more secure and confident. Thank you!”
Emma Lindstrom, IS Helsingborg, Sweden
“The presenter was lively and informative - great!”
Moira Donald, Stephen Perse Sixth From College, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader was very knowledgeable and approachable and his willingness to share resources was greatly appreciated.”
Kevin Foley, Leysin American School, Switzerland
“The workshop leader was exceptionally helpful and clear.”
Ben Sandford-Smith, Haileybury School, United Kingdom
“Great workshops!”
Melanie Cherhal, Westminster Academy, United Kingdom
“John was superb: informative and incisive plus practical and honest about the limitations of the syllabus.”
Paul Sullivan, British School of Brussels, Belgium
“The workshop leader was excellent and all of the sessions were very useful.”
Louise George, Thomas Alleynes High School, United Kingdom
“John Crane is an excellent educator. Great job!”
Michael Holland, American International School, Cairo, Egypt
“John is highly knowledgeable and made things much easier to understand.”
Stephen Augeri, Dubai American Academy, United Arab Emirates
Workshop for Experienced IBDP Teachers: 15th - 17th February 2008
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“ohn knows what he is doing! I was impressed by his willingness to share his vast knowledge with no strings attached. He gave us so many resources as well as insights into IB expectations. I will definitely do a John Crane workshop again.”
Ann Wenger, The American School of the Hague
“John was very helpful, knowledgeable, well-informed and an effective listener. It was an enjoyable and useful workshop. Thank you!”
Radha Bellur, Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College, United Kingdom
“John Crane was a very good presenter.”
Daniel Hansson, Filbornaskolan, Sweden
“Brilliant!”
Eilidh Dickens, Haileybury School, United Kingdom
“John was absolutely brilliant, as per usual.”
Julie-Anne Fletcher-Dyer, The Rochester Grammar School, United Kingdom
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 19th - 21st October2007
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: John Crane
“The presenter was fantastic: practical, intuitive to the group’s needs, intelligent and very approachable. John had prepared many, many resources for us which amazed me and will be so valuable for my teaching practice. He is a well-organised and quick-moving presenter... Thank you for an impressively run workshop.”
Wendy Nielsen, Bahrain Bayan School, Bahrain
“The presenter was fantastic. I would strongly recommend him to anyone else starting IB Psychology.”
Laura Nunez, American School of Milan, Italy
“All of the sessions were very informative. Excellent! Thanks John!”
Birgitte Engelin Baek, Norre Gymnasium, Denmark
“John was excellent. I particularly like the fact that he teachers the course whilst being involved in the IB organisation and examining. Thank you!”
Nick Falle, Hautlieu School, Jersey, United Kingdom
“I found that all sessions were very useful. John was extremely helpful, informative, open and flexible, very creative. A great teacher! I would definitely like to attend more of these seminars, so that I can better navigate myself through the IB! Thank you John!”
Zaphiria Koslidou, Psychico College, Athens, Greece
“Outstanding!”
Craig Carolan, Whitgift School, United Kingdom
