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IB Learner Profile

 

Developing positive attributes is key to purposefully creating one's success.  The International Baccalaureate has created a list of attributes most frequently linked to academic success and good citizenship.  The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. At Basic, we believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

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.

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.

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 other 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 lives of others and in the world around us.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring

knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues

and ideas that have local and global significance.

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 inter-dependence 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.

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