DP | Cat 2 | Visual Arts

Course Description

These workshops are designed for participants who are keen to improve the teaching and learning experience in the DP classroom.

Learning Outcome

Unpack elements of the IB Programme standards and practices as a guide for decisions regarding delivery of the subject.
Review and share strategies that support successful collaborative planning and reflection which deepen links with the DP Core – theory of knowledge (TOK), CAS and EE.
Consolidate understanding of the nature of the extended essay and the role of the supervisor, to include reference to world studies interdisciplinary extended essay.
Examine the connection between their chosen subject, the approaches to teaching and learning and the learner profile while promoting an international mindedness.
Create teaching and learning strategies that develop self-regulated and metacognitive learners.
Design appropriate inquiry-based lessons and activities for their subject.
Discuss strategies for addressing assessment-related challenges in the chosen subject.
Understand how to arrive at a judgment using a common assessment task and published criteria.
Analyse IB subject reports to promote student achievement.
Discuss successful strategies for recording, reporting and monitoring ongoing student progress in the subject group.
Design formative learning engagements that will equip students with the required factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge that support the summative assessment task(s).
Engage with and integrate current IB publications on the programme resource centre integrated into the teaching of their subject.
Discuss and share strategies to promote academic integrity.
Interact with and explore the TSM and subject-specific teaching and learning resources on the programme resource centre and in the programme communities throughout the curriculum life cycle.
Participate in professional learning communities within and beyond your school to facilitate the transfer of professional development.
Reflect on the teacher’s role in programme evaluation, particularly how to highlight horizontal and vertical in-school planning.

Target Audience

Diploma Programme (DP) subject teachers who have prepared students for at least one DP exam session in that specific subject. Educators should enroll in a category 2 workshop in their particular subject area.

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Start Date: 27/11/2026 10:00 AM

End Date: 29/11/2026 3:45 PM

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Meet our Trainer:

Ricardo Zamora

Workshop Leader

I am originally from Colombia, and currently live and work in Doha, Qatar. With a strong passion for arts and education, I have been part of the IB world for several years, serving in various roles that have allowed me to support students and educators in developing their creative and critical thinking skills. As an IB Educator Network (IBEN) member, I have participated in multiple school authorization and evaluation visits, contributing to the growth of IB programs worldwide and supporting schools in implementing best practices.

I hold a background in Visual Arts and Photography, and two Masters Degrees in Artistic education and Management in education. Throughout my career, I have taken on multiple roles within IB education, including Visual Arts examiner (not currently) and workshop leader. My experience spans teaching and leadership positions in IB MYP and DP Visual Arts, curriculum coordination, and school leadership, fostering holistic learning environments that emphasize inquiry, creativity, and cultural awareness.

Currently, I am the Subject Leader for Visual Arts at the International School of London Qatar, where I lead a dynamic team across PYP, MYP, and DP. I am committed to nurturing artistic expression and conceptual thinking, ensuring that students engage meaningfully with personal and cultural narratives through their art.

Beyond my professional life, I am a firm believer in lifelong learning, international-mindedness, and community-driven artistic engagement. I enjoy working on exhibitions, artistic collaborations, and expanding opportunities for students to showcase their work beyond the classroom. On a personal note, I am the proud father of my six-year-old son, Dali, whose curiosity and creativity inspire me daily.

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