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Message to all our participants:

__**Regarding FR arrival and departure**__


 * Field reps must arrive at a workshop venue in time to meet up with the Conference coordinator, rehearse Plenary for first day of workshops, set up and lead the Faculty meeting;
 * Field reps must leave an hour after the workshops are over to have time to make sure there have been no last minute problems.

__**Regarding Faculty meeting**__
 * Faculty meetings during 2012 will last 60 minutes
 * In 2012 Field reps will not have available a laptop, beamer or screen to show the Faculty meeting ppt
 * IBEN will nevertheless provide a Faculty meeting ppt (once in January and an update in July) with notes, for Field reps to use as a guide during the meeting.



__**Regarding Plenary ppt**__


 * It will stay the same for 2012 although we have already contacted the communications department with all your suggestions.

__**Regarding workshop observations**__ In order to standardize the criteria used for workshop observations, FR must use: as well as the following rubric:

> || - //New Global Architecture//[]
 * **What evidence / indicators would allow us to state that…? ** || **Indicators – Evidence ** ||
 * Workshop leaders work well as a team. || * Both WSLs share the lead; one WSL does not appear to be “in charge” with the other “assisting.”
 * Both leaders take part in the presentation, group discussions and posing of questions.
 * Leaders listen to each other.
 * Both leaders are engaged with participants when they are working in pairs or small groups.
 * The participants seek assistance from both leaders for clarification or questions.
 * Pre-planning is evident in the way the leaders share slideshow and resources. ||
 * The leader is knowledgeable regarding the programme. || * Leaders refer to most current Standards and Practices document.
 * Leaders refer to most current IB documents.
 * Leaders can direct the participants to the appropriate IB resource for documentation.
 * Leaders don’t try to give an answer they are not sure about but contact the appropriate source to get the information needed.
 * Leaders make connections between different components of the program.
 * Leaders point out what is policy and what is practice.
 * Materials on wall reflect current IB documents.
 * Workbook (resource book) material is accurate and up to date.
 * Leaders share practical examples without using phrases such as "at my school, we ...
 * The leader presents information clearly and in an organized manner. || * There is a clear connection between objectives (understandings) and learning engagements.
 * A clear road map has been set out early and revisited often so that ALL participants know where they are going.
 * Instructions are clear and easy for participants to understand.
 * Leaders make connections to prior learning.
 * The ppt presentation and resources used are legible and support the learning engagements. ||
 * The leader answers questions and remarks. || * Leaders address questions that come up and are relevant to the presentation / conversation / learning engagement taking place.
 * Leaders have set up a “parking lot” for questions that are not immediately relevant but need to be addressed during the course of the workshop.
 * Leaders handle questions and remarks tactfully by referring participants to the right document, directing them to the appropriate person to answer the question or even encouraging the participants to consider where they could find an answer.
 * Leaders are confident to say they need to double check or pass the question on rather than give potentially incorrect information.
 * Reflection time for participants is considered in the workshop plan.
 * Question time is considered in the workshop plan.
 * Leaders have developed strategies to encourage all participants to ask questions and to deter participants who seem to want to take over the conversation on a regular basis ||
 * The leader stimulates debate and the exchange of ideas. || * Leaders use a variety of questioning techniques and provocations to engage all the participants.
 * Participants are engaged in conversation, partner, small group, and whole group share.
 * Leaders walk around the room observing, clarifying, redirecting as needed. ||
 * The leader uses a variety of teaching and learning strategies. || * A toolbox of strategies used is posted.
 * The products displayed around the room show different strategies being used.
 * A variety of resources is used which enhance learning and participant engagement.
 * There is a combination of large group, small group, partner and individual activities that allow participants to share ideas with a variety of others in the workshop. ||
 * IB programme resources used are suitable and up to date. || * Resources used support objectives of workshop.
 * Materials and resources follow the IB guidelines for copyright including print and electronic media as detailed in the //Workshop leader copyright guide // (October 2011) on the WSLRC.
 * Workbook (resource book) includes current IB documents.
 * Workbook (resource book) includes legible materials with reference to sources.
 * Presentations include reference to sources. ||
 * The participants appear to be involved. || * Attention is focused on the leaders or on the task at hand.
 * Questions and discussions are on topic.
 * Participants are actively engaged in dialogue with the entire group or in small groups at their tables. ||
 * The pace of the sessions is suitable. || * Participants are in tune with what is going on.
 * Leaders are neither rushing nor drawing out engagements/ reflections / discussions. ||
 * The layout of the room is suitable for the session. || * The physical arrangement of the room – tables, chairs, charts, posters, screen and electronic equipment enhance the learning environment and do not distract from the learning engagements.
 * Participant work is displayed.
 * Everyone has a clear view of the power point or presentation used by WSLs. ||
 * The workshop is in line with the goals and objectives proposed by Global Professional Development. || * The workshop plan and presentation meet the Global Professional Development guidelines as expressed in the:

<span style="color: #808000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- Primary Years Programme Workshops description on the public website [] <span style="color: #808000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- //PYP Workshop Handbook – Category 1 & 2// (February 2011) on the WSLRC <span style="color: #808000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- //PYP Workshop Handbook – Category 3// (February 2011) on the WSLRC

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- Middle Years Programme - Global Session Guidelines for Category 1, 2 and 3 workshops under leading MYP workshops OCC WRC []

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Diploma Programme - Global Session Guidelines for Category 1, 2 and 3 workshops under leading DP workshops OCC WRC [|http://occ.ibo.org/ibis/occ/workshop_leaders/wl_manage_planner.cfm]

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- Workshop leaders work well as a team. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The leader is knowledgeable regarding the programme. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The leader presents information clearly and in an organized manner. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The leader answers questions and remarks. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The leader stimulates debate and the exchange of ideas. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The leader stimulates debate and the exchange of ideas. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The leader uses a variety of teaching and learning strategies. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- IB programme resources used are suitable and up to date. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The participants appear to be involved. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The pace of the sessions is suitable. <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- The layout of the room is suitable for the session. <span style="color: red; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">- <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The workshop is in line with the goals and objectives proposed by Global Professional Development. ||
 * Presentation and discussions stay within the scope of the workshop. ||
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">It is a high quality workshop, in general. || <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Field Rep has agreed with all of the following statements:

__**Regarding breakfast debrief**__


 * In 2012 the breakfast debrief will take place during the breakfast of the last day of workshops.
 * FR will give the following guidelines to WSL during the Faculty meeting so they can prepare for his debrief session.[[file:Field Rep breakfast debrief template.docx]]


 * FR to send summary of breakfast debrief to:
 * MYP : Linda Winch - linda.winch@ibo.org
 * DP: Susana Fernandez - susana.fernandez@ibo.org
 * PYP: Gabriela Benvenuti - gabriela.benvenuti@ibo.org