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=IB Learner Profile=

1. Inquirers - They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

2. Knowledgeable - They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

3. Reflective - They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

4. Communicators - They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

5. Caring - They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

6. Thinkers - They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognise and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

7. Open-minded - They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

8. Principled - They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

9. Balanced - They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

10. Risk-takers - They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

These attributes represent values that teachers, students and all who work at the School aim to develop in themselves.

Jonathan here - I came across this quote from an article about teacher incentives this morning (4/5/2011) Speaking on behalf of the Australian Council of State School Organisations, Peter Garrigan, claims "Our children need their teachers working collegially, not only with each other, but with the other key players in a child's development. Supporting a student to succeed is not about one individual's effort, but a team of people working to ensure that each student's individual needs are catered for."

I really like the concept of collaboration as the driving force behind the learning of all students - important to remember communcation, interactions, participation and teamwork as we develop our practices.

Here is a document from a school OSC (can't remember the long name for the school) - it looks at the IB learner profile and links it to professionalism Tony: I like the idea of the document above, but think each statement should included or be directed to all members of the community (teachers, students, parents, support staff, etc).

Stephanie: IICS is a community of lifelong learners. The staff and faculty, in addition to the students, continue to improve their knowledge and skills as educators through a variety of techniques.