Growing an IB Culture in Your School

Growing an IB culture comes down to one idea — students experience the International Baccalaureate through their teachers, not the institution. John Patton shares how IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) coordinators and teachers can shape that culture deliberately. It starts with the policies you revisit, the way you frame each lesson, and the moments you choose to celebrate. Request a demo: https://qr.codes/2mPyFe John Patton is an IB Coordinator, university and careers guidance counsellor, and biology teacher at St. Gilgen International School in Austria. His work focuses on how effective pedagogy can support the development of student passions, with a particular emphasis on evidence-based teaching and learning. What you'll learn: Why students experience the IB through their teachers Turning policies into a lived, everyday culture Framing lessons around the IB mission and learner profile Celebrating the IB learner profile across your community Balancing exam pressure with the deeper IB mission Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome and introductions 1:12 – We are the IB experience 6:12 – What is an IB culture? 11:00 – Policies as the bedrock of culture 16:04 – Framing lessons around the IB mission 19:27 – Celebrating the IB learner profile 22:33 – Recap: a daily, intentional practice 25:55 – Audience Q&A — About Kognity Kognity is the IB's only digital-first publishing partner, providing curriculum-aligned resources that save teachers time and help students master their subjects. More IB DP resources and webinars: https://qr.link/EZoIhm #IBDP #IBEducation #Kognity