IBTROVE's

IBDP Language & Literature Mini Toolkit: Incorporating the DP Core

Guiding IB educators towards success

$ 35

For a 2-month subscription

Explore how the DP Core Supports your teaching of
DP Language & Literature

Practical tools, classroom examples, and content from IB examiners, regional workshop leaders, and experienced DP Language & Literature teachers.

This mini toolkit delves into how DP Language & Literature teachers can connect their content to the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity Activity and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE).

Prepare your students better for their Extended Essay, support your students to create more meaningful CAS projects, and fulfill the IB's mission of creating lifelong learners by incorporating TOK effectively.
Explanations for incorporating the TOK Language & Literature questions.
CAS project ideas that connect to DP Language & Literature.
Student samples of DP Language & Literature EEs and supervisor best practices.

Why mini toolkits?

Mini toolkits are the perfect solution for

  • Busy teachers who don't have time to go through an entire toolkit.
  • Experienced teachers who are looking to refresh their knowledge in just one aspect of the IB subject guide.

  • IB Coordinators who want to deliver in-house professional development training in a focused and precise manner.
  • School administrators who want to ensure all their IB teachers have up-to-date training in IB teaching & learning best practices.
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Bonus content!

A DIGITAL WORKBOOK

Your digital workbook is designed to help expand your work on the core concepts within this mini toolkit. It is downloadable and may be be printed when you begin your Ibtrove session.

EARN A DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

Earn a digital certificate that can be used for re-licensure (depending on your state or country).

Ibtrove's

DP Language & Literature Contributors

Jeanne Mills

DP L&L Teacher & English Department Head
Jeanne began her teaching career in 2004 where she taught DP Literature and then made the switch to DP Language & Literature after realizing the benefits of this subject for her students. Her passion for literature and instilling lifelong learning in her students is all the motivation she needs to forge through the regular challenges and changes to the IB program.

Janna Nobleza

Ibtrove Academic Lead
Janna is an experienced IB Literature teacher whose experience also includes being a Regional workshop leader, EE supervisor, and DP Teacher Mentor.

Daniel Sapakie

DP Teacher & Regional Workshop Leader
Dan has taught IB Literature and TOK for over 20 years. He is an EE Coordinator and regional roundtable workshop leader.

Jill Irwin-Hartle

DP L&L Teacher & DP Coordinator
Jill has been teaching DP Language & Literature since 2012. She is currently the DP Coordinator at her school.

Course Lessons

Some questions we hear often...

How does the toolkit help me with supervising an EE?

This mini toolkit includes two student samples of DP Language & Literature EEs, explanations of the supervisor's role, and ways a DP L&L teacher can prepare his, her, or their students for an EE in any subject.

Can an experienced DP Language & Literature teacher benefit from using this IB mini toolkit? 

Definitely! Our mini toolkit includes a wide variety of ideas to spark your creativity and get you excited about connecting DP L&L to the DP Core.

Can I use this for all my teachers at my school and district?

Yes! This DP Language & Literature mini toolkit is designed to work with our other Ibtrove toolkits for a comprehensive and unified professional learning opportunity for all the IB teachers in your building and district.

Ibtrove reviews

"The interface so clear and easy to use, and lots of classroom examples were embedded in every lesson. I highly recommend it for any teacher new to IB or even as a quick refresher as you start a new school year!"
Ariana McAvoy
Teacher
"As a DP Coordinator, Ibtrove allowed me to support the teacher in my program much more effectively."
Jordan Pratt
DP Coordinator