IB LEARNER PROFILE

One of the great things about being a teacher in the IB program is that we don’t only teach content, we also develop character.  This is done through the IB learner profile, which contain ATTRIBUTES and ATTITUDES we try to model and help the students understand.  It is important to understand that these are not learner “profiles”, but one profile that we work on developing in each student. 

Risk Taker    

● Have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies

● Brave and articulate in defending beliefs

Thinkers       

◊ Apply thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems

◊ Make reasoned, ethical decisions

Inquirers       

◙ Acquire necessary skills to conduct research

◙Show independence in learning and develop a natural curiosity

Knowledgeable         

► Explore ideas and issues that have local and global significance

► Acquire a balanced and in-depth understanding

Communicators       

☺Express ideas and information confidently and creatively

☺ Work well collaborating with others

Principled                 

■Act with integrity, honesty, fairness, justice, and respect

■Take responsibility for actions and the consequences that accompany them

Open-Minded          

☼Understand and appreciate your culture, & be open to the values and traditions of others

Caring                       

♥Personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to others and the environment

♥Show empathy, compassion and respect towards the feelings of others

Balanced                   

▬Understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being

Reflective                  

●Able to assess and understand strengths and limitations to support learning and personal development

* Taken from the Middle School MYP Student Lead Conference Handout