IB learner profile The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As IB learners we strive to be: INQUIRERS We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn experience. with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. CARING KNOWLEDGEABLE We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the of knowledge across a of disciplines. We engage with issues and others and in the world around us. ideas that have local and global significance. RISK-TAKERS THINKERS We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of making reasoned, ethical decisions. challenges and change. COMMUNICATORS BALANCED We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for listening carefully to the perspectives of individuals and ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other groups. people and with the world in which we live. PRINCIPLED REFLECTIVE We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to consequences. support our learning and personal development. OPEN-MINDED The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like
IB learner profile The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As IB learners we strive to be: INQUIRERS We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. KNOWLEDGEABLE We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. THINKERS We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. COMMUNICATORS We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of individuals and groups. PRINCIPLED We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. OPEN-MINDED We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. CARING We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the of others and in the world around us. RISK-TAKERS We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. BALANCED We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. REFLECTIVE We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like
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