The IB Extended Essay Journey: Supporting Student Success and Supervisor Confidence

The IB Extended Essay is a rewarding experience for all, but it can also be challenging. Diploma candidates navigate academic independence, while Supervisors and Coordinators balance support and planning with daily teaching. So, how can we make the journey smoother? Join Ashley Denham Busse as she shares best practices for guiding the Extended Essay process. Using the IB Learner Profile traits as a framework, she will demonstrate how explicit instruction at key stages can empower students to become confident, ethical researchers and critical thinkers. This session will also explore teaching in an era of emerging technologies like AI, fostering open communication between students and supervisors, and understanding the latest updates to the two pathways and assessment criteria.