The IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Learner Profile and its Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL)
The IB DP is centered in the Learner Profile developed by the IBO. The Learner Profile is a set of learning characteristics and outcomes designed for fostering a 21st century education. These ideas are a guide for teachers, students, and schools to provide unity in fostering the development of all students across these areas.
The IB Learner Profile states students should be:
Inquirers - Have a natural curiosity and learn to acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. Actively enjoy learning and this learning will be sustained throughout life.
Knowledgeable - Explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. Acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers - Exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators - Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. Willing to work in collaboration with others.
Principled - Act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities.Take responsibility for actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-Minded - Understand and appreciate personal culture and personal history, open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. Seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and willing to grow from the experience.
Caring - Show empathy, compassion, and respect toward the needs and feelings of others. Have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-Takers - Approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. Brave and articulate in defending beliefs.
Balanced - Understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for the self and others.
Reflective - Give thoughtful consideration to personal learning and experience. Able to assess and understand personal strengths and limitations in order to support personal learning and development.
A video and more information regarding the Learner Profile can be found here: https://www.ibo.org/en/benefits/learner-profile
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Deliberate attitudes, skills, and strategies that are infused throughout IB teaching and learning environments.
Thinking Skills - The ability to engage in creative and critical thinking
Communication Skills - The ability to read, write and use language to communicate and gather information
Social Skills - The ability to collaborate
Self-Management Skills - The ability to personally set and meet expectations and reflect on personal progress
Research Skills - The ability to find, evaluate, and effectively use credible information and media to facilitate being a life-long learner
The IB DP is centered in the Learner Profile developed by the IBO. The Learner Profile is a set of learning characteristics and outcomes designed for fostering a 21st century education. These ideas are a guide for teachers, students, and schools to provide unity in fostering the development of all students across these areas.
The IB Learner Profile states students should be:
Inquirers - Have a natural curiosity and learn to acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. Actively enjoy learning and this learning will be sustained throughout life.
Knowledgeable - Explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. Acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers - Exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators - Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. Willing to work in collaboration with others.
Principled - Act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities.Take responsibility for actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-Minded - Understand and appreciate personal culture and personal history, open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. Seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and willing to grow from the experience.
Caring - Show empathy, compassion, and respect toward the needs and feelings of others. Have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-Takers - Approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. Brave and articulate in defending beliefs.
Balanced - Understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for the self and others.
Reflective - Give thoughtful consideration to personal learning and experience. Able to assess and understand personal strengths and limitations in order to support personal learning and development.
A video and more information regarding the Learner Profile can be found here: https://www.ibo.org/en/benefits/learner-profile
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Deliberate attitudes, skills, and strategies that are infused throughout IB teaching and learning environments.
Thinking Skills - The ability to engage in creative and critical thinking
Communication Skills - The ability to read, write and use language to communicate and gather information
Social Skills - The ability to collaborate
Self-Management Skills - The ability to personally set and meet expectations and reflect on personal progress
Research Skills - The ability to find, evaluate, and effectively use credible information and media to facilitate being a life-long learner