David McIntyre has been teaching the IB Diploma since the 1990s. In that time, he has taught English in groups 1 and 2, Social and Cultural Anthropology in group 3, and Theory of Knowledge. He has taught in schools and universities in Sweden, Singapore, and Thailand, and has led many IB workshops in Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He has written extensively about teaching English A: Language and Literature. His teaching is guided by a strong desire to promote an understanding of language, and to stimulate self-awareness and critical thinking as a vehicle for positive social change.