Unlocking Student Competencies for Deeper Learning: Strategies for Teachers

Abstract: The workshop aims to equip teachers with effective strategies and approaches to foster deeper learning among their students. In today’s rapidly changing world, it is crucial for educators to go beyond traditional content delivery and focus on developing students’ competencies that will empower them to thrive in various contexts.

Through interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their current instructional practices and explore ways to integrate real-world connections into their lessons. The workshop will also address the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures students’ social-emotional skills and encourages risk-taking and resilience.

By unlocking students’ competencies for deeper learning, educators will enable their students to become active participants in their own education, fostering lifelong learning skills and preparing them for success in the 21st century.

Biodata: Claudia Ourthe-Cabalé is an ESL/EFL Teacher since 2001 (IH Montevideo- University of London). She taught at several bilingual and trilingual schools in Uruguay and lived for 5 years in the USA working at an IB World School, teaching in Primary and Secondary School. Claudia currently lives in Montevideo and works at St. Brendan´s School as Elementary School Principal and IBPYP Coordinator. She has been a member of the IB Educators Network since 2006, where she collaborates in the delivery and creation of professional development workshops (both online and face-to-face) for the IB community. She is an IB Site Visitor and Consultant and participates at various events locally and internationally as a guest speaker.