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IB Matters

Jon Peterson
International Baccalaureate
Education
Professional Development
IB Global Conference
Primary Years Programme
Artificial Intelligence
Student Agency
Access To Education
Sejong Academy
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minnesota
Personal Projects
Play-Based Learning
Theory Of Knowledge
Toddle
Self-Regulation
Relationships In Education
Kialo Education
Critical Thinking
Mentorship

IB Matters is a podcast (established in April 2019) which brings listeners content related to International Baccalaureate (IB) education. It is for students, parents, and teachers interested in learning more about IB and for those working in IB schools wanting access to pedagogical support for their teaching.Please listen, subscribe, and post a review to help us spread the word about the IB. Follo... more

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What does it mean to understand the world through the people, societies, and events that shape it? In this episode of IB Matters, we launch our exploration of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) subject groups through our Inside the Co... more

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What does the growth of IB in India tell us about the opportunities—and challenges—of bringing IB philosophy into different educational cultures?

In this episode, Jon talks with longtime IB educator Gayatri Mehta about the place of... more

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In this second conversation about the new MYP themes, Adrian Von Wrede-Jervis takes us beyond the framework itself to a bigger question: How do we help students make meaning for themselves?

Adrian challenges the idea that concepts ... more

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What is the IB Diploma Programme really like from a student perspective? How are IB DP students navigating CAS, the Extended Essay, TOK—and now AI in education?

Twin sisters Avantika and Anantika Nair, rising seniors at Washtenaw I... more

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Recent Guests

Gayatri Mehta
IB educator with 10 years of experience teaching economics, global politics, and TOK in DP; examiner and NIASC visitor
Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh; previously Pathways (Noida)
Episode: What can IB and India learn from each other? with Gayatri Mehta
Adrian von Wrede-Jervis
NYP Coordinator at the Vintuc International School
Vintuc International School
Episode: Teaching Mapmakers, Not Map Readers: Rethinking Concepts with Adrian Von Wrede-Jervis
Jiana Shah
Graduate of the Diploma Programme, long-time IB student from India
Fountainhead School, India
Episode: Growing Up IB: Jiana Shah 3.0
Rohit Vaswani
IB Diploma Coordinator in one of the largest IB Continuum schools in Mumbai, India
IB World Schools
Episode: Creating the Culture of your IB Program with Rohit Vaswani
Taryn Moir
Senior Educational Psychologist
Episode: Creating Autonomous Learners with Taryn Moir
Leah Thayer
College counselor and future pathways advisor at the International School of Penampen, Cambodia
International School of Penampen
Episode: Supporting DP students moving on to higher education with Leah Thayer
Gavin Kinch
Head/Principal with IB leadership experience in Singapore
ACS International School, Singapore
Episode: Leading in an IB School and beyond with Gavin Kinch
Maksud Alam
Educator and IB Head at Swostishree Gurukul
Swostishree Gurukul
Episode: Growing the IB in Nepal with Maksud Alam
Rachel Bodily
Co-founder of Eblana Learning
Eblana Learning
Episode: AI Guidance for IB Schools - Eblana Learning

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John
Host of IB Matters with multiple affiliations centered around IB leadership and MNIB

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • The voice I know call my friend

    It is a delight to listen and be informed of everything that is happening within the IB community during this podcast. Extremely well researched and easy to listen to, learning really is at the centre of John’s approach. This podcast is a must for any serious IB Educator, or those looking towards a more vales based approach to education. André Double - Author and IB enthusiast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Int Teacher
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • This was helpful!

    It made me think, laugh and get a bit emotional. Please note: most listeners will not get emotional listening to the IB Matters podcast but you will learn a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JakeTimberwolf
    Switzerland5 years ago
  • Broadening my understanding

    It is vital but challenging to relate to what goes on beyond the programme you are working in. I teach PYP Visual Art and have been wanting to broaden my understanding of MYP & DP for ages. The variety you offer on this podcast is exactly what I need and is helping me broaden my understanding and inspiring me to make greater connections with confidence. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L_Farquhar_IB
    Canada7 years ago

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Insightful deep-dives into IB pedagogy and leadership.
Broad range of topics keeps transitioning from theory to classroom impact.
Guests bring practical, actionable strategies for schools.

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The IB Student Experience
Q: What advice would you give about balancing projects with other IB demands?
Choose projects you are truly passionate about and seek to integrate them with real-world applications, which makes workload feel meaningful and sustainable rather than merely optional requirements.
The IB Student Experience
Q: How has AI influenced your learning, and what precautions do you take?
AI is a powerful tool for review and concept-building, but students must avoid dependency and ensure they deeply understand material, using AI to reinforce learning rather than replace it.
The IB Student Experience
Q: What is the biggest takeaway you wish to share with rising IB students around the world?
IB students leave with a global perspective and a problem-solving mindset that goes beyond classroom learning, emphasizing open-mindedness and the ability to connect diverse ideas across disciplines.
What can IB and India learn from each other? with Gayatri Mehta
Q: What do you hope IB and India learn from each other in the coming years?
IB and India should share insights on agency, local adaptation of concepts like global citizenship, and how to balance rigorous assessment with inquiry-led learning to benefit a broad range of students.
What can IB and India learn from each other? with Gayatri Mehta
Q: How have students and parents in India responded to IB's inquiry-based approach?
Many students are drawn to IB for international mobility, but parents often worry about the perceived difficulty and the jargon; over time, understanding of the pedagogy develops with continued exposure and dialogue.

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Episode discussions center on rethinking knowledge engagement within IB programs, emphasizing student agency, narrative-driven and cross-disciplinary learning, and the shift from traditional map-reading to map-making. Guests explore leadership, coherence in program design, and practical classroom strategies to foster autonomous learners, with recurring attention to meaning-making, equity in higher education access, and the impact of AI on teaching and curriculum. Notable throughlines include culture over compliance in program leadership, the role of teacher and administrator collaboration, and translating research into actionable classroom and school-wide practices that support students and staff alike.

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