IB DP SL/HL Business Management, EE Supervisor, and MYP Language and Literature Teacher. Passionate about bringing entrepreneurship into the classroom along with fluent expression. Holds Ph.D. in Business and Human Resource Management with 10+ years of teaching experience.
•Developing engaging lessons for Literature and Language A MYP 1-5. •Centering the lessons creatively on the IB ethos of maximizing student-led projects and individual work. •Collaborate with other secondary teachers and curriculum coordinators to deliver an interdisciplinary lesson and share emerging ideas, approaches, and professional knowledge. •Knowledge of Model United Nations (MUN) and personal project (MYP 5). •Trained and maintains organization on ManageBac: IB School Learning Platform. •Cambridge PET, FCE, and CPE tutor.
•Taught modules in Business Organization and Environment, HRM, Finance and Accounts, Marketing, and Operations Management. •Integrated pedagogies of Approaches to Learning (ATL), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and IB learner profile into lessons for student growth. •Participated in Professional Development with staff collaboration. meetings, Teacher Training Workshops, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project. •Measured student growth with summative and formative assessments such as exams and essays.
•Utilized the Montessori education system to develop students’ listening and speaking skills with various hands-on learning activities and collaborative play. •Designed and delivered instructional lessons in engaging activities to facilitate learning for students ages 3-7. •Communicated with parents to meet the verbal needs and expectations of students.
•Specialized and tutored for Michigan ECCE, ECPE, and IELTS language exams. •Expanded knowledge with ESL textbooks (i.e., Grivas Publication). •Focused on English grammar in written and oral situations for adult classes. •Influenced tutoring with cultural knowledge for well-rounded development. •Provided appropriate feedback for oral and written content to encourage the improvement of learned skills.
Ph.D. in Business and Human Resources Management
MA in International Business Management
BA in Classical literature and History (2:1 Hons)
My teaching philosophy is to listen to the student. The IB can be a challenging curriculum to wrap one's head around. However, if taught correctly, I believe it is among the most rewarding educational systems. As a teacher, I must equip students with the right learning tools. Every student is different and learns in their way. I must ascertain how the student learns and create lessons to suit the learner.
I will spend a long time getting to know the student in the first session. I want to see why the student is taking extra tuition lessons. Their weakness and strengths. What they know and what they want/need to know and learn. How they prefer to learn (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinaesthetic). Are there any learning difficulties, e.g., Dyslexia? How do they think I can help them? I will then explain who I am to try and establish a great rapport with the student. We will then move on to a few pop quizzes and revision questions. Once I have a complete picture of the student and their needs, I will be able to integrate this into our following lessons.
Written by: Sophie M.
Let’s start off with the basics…
The extended essay is an independent piece of research.
4,000-word paper.
Students are required to have three mandatory reflection sessions with their supervisors.
The final session, a concluding interview, is also known as viva voce (oral presentation)
The score a student receives relates to a band. The bands are:
The Extended Essay (EE) in Business Management is an in-depth study of a focused topic that demonstrates your ability to conduct independent research and communicate your findings effectively. Here are some steps you can follow to write an excellent EE in Business Management (IB DP):
Choose a topic: You should select a topic that interests you and is relevant to business management. It is important to select a topic that is narrow enough to allow for a focused analysis but broad enough to have sufficient research material. You can consult with your supervisor or use resources such as academic journals and textbooks to help you identify a topic.
Define your research question: Your research question should be clear and specific. The research question should be based on a real-world problem or issue related to business management. Here’s a guide on how to refine your title.
Consideration 1: Which Business Management units have you really enjoyed?
E.g. Marketing and more specifically Social Media Marketing
Consideration 2: A country, business, case study, relevant theory, strategy or model (although you don’t have to include every single one!).
Consideration 3: Typical question starters in Business Management EE research questions:
Narrowing down the research question:
Think of an inverted triangle, start off broad and slowly narrow the focus of your research question:
Linking all the ideas from the inverted triangle we can come up with a general title of:
"How does Tesla's effective use of social media marketing contribute to the company's success in the electric vehicle industry?"
This is a great start but the question is far too broad, how could we refine the title even more? Let’s think about Tesla’s SMM what do you know about it? Start searching using internet resources…with caution.
There are several reasons why we should be careful when using internet resources, including:
When considering the purpose and audience of a website, it's important to ask questions such as:
To help refine the question we will use the following Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2019/05/06/tesla-spends-zero-on-ads-heres-where-bmw-toyota-ford-and-porsche-spend-digital-ad-dollars/?sh=2734ac8711d4
As we can see from the information provided it is interesting to see that Tesla has spent zero dollars on paid campaigns!!!
Let’s use the question starter of “to what extent…” and add into the question our new found information about Tesla’s zero spending on SMM…
"To what extent does Tesla's organic social media strategy contribute to the company's success in the electric vehicle industry, despite its minimal spending on paid social media advertising?"
Is there a possibility that this research question might be too narrow? You may find in the process of researching that your research question is too narrow or there is not enough information or data available to answer your question. Don’t panic! Just add a comparative element. In the case of Tesla, we could compare how another auto brand allocates and spends money on its SMM campaign.
“How does Tesla's organic social media strategy impact its success in the electric vehicle industry, given its minimal spending on paid social media advertising, compared to Toyota, which allocates a significant portion of its budget to social media marketing?”
Now that we’ve refined the question it’s time to:
Conduct research: You should gather information from a variety of sources, including academic journals, books, online databases, and other credible sources. You should critically evaluate the sources to ensure they are reliable and relevant to your research question (see earlier point about caution with online resources).
Fortunately, in the field of Business Management, we have the option to rely on secondary resources for our Extended Essay (EE). However, should you decide to incorporate primary sources, it would typically be to provide quantitative or qualitative data that can assist in addressing your research question.
Using secondary resources in your EE is essential to support your research and provide evidence for your arguments. Here are some tips on how to effectively use secondary resources in your essay:
4. Incorporate secondary resources effectively: Use secondary resources to support your arguments and provide evidence for your claims. Use direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing techniques to incorporate information from secondary resources effectively.
5. Cite your sources: Be sure to cite your secondary resources properly to avoid plagiarism. Use a citation style such as MLA, APA, or Chicago to provide proper attribution to your sources. Remember, it’s not just for text sources. Other resources include:
Artistic materials/Letters/Tweets/Visual materials/Lectures/Broadcasts/Blogs/Audio materials/Interviews Maps/Advertisements/Graphics/Conversations/Charts/Photographs
Check out the IB guide on Effective citing and referencing, which can be found at:
But don’t start writing yet. First you should note down:
Create an outline: An outline will help you organize your thoughts and ideas. It should include an introduction, main body, and conclusion. You should also include subheadings and bullet points to help you structure your essay. Check this outline with your supervisor.
Other things to include are:
Write your essay: Your essay should be well-structured and clearly written. You should use evidence from your research to support your arguments and conclusions. It's important to use academic language and cite your sources correctly.
Revise and edit: You should review your essay carefully and make any necessary revisions. You should also check for spelling and grammar errors and ensure that your citations are accurate.
Submit your essay: Once you are satisfied with your essay, you should submit it to your supervisor. They will review it and provide feedback to help you improve your work.
Remember, the EE in Business Management is a significant piece of work that requires dedication, time management, and critical thinking skills. It's essential to start early and seek guidance from your supervisor throughout the process. Good luck!
IB Business Management EE examples.
In the link below: Four authentic examples of student EE in Business management can be found. These examples come with their respective RPPFs and examiner’s commentaries:
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