The IB Learner Profile
Use the right column to rank your current
abilities in each category: (H)igh, (M)edium, or (L)ow
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Inquirers
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They develop their natural curiosity.
They acquire 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.
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M
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Knowledgeable
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They explore concepts, ideas and issues that
have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth
knowledge and understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
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L
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Thinkers
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They exercise initiative in applying
thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex
problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
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H
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Communicators
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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.
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H
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Principled
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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.
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H
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Open-minded
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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
form the experience.
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H
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Caring
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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.
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H
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Risk-takers
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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.
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M
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Balanced
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They understand the importance of
intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being
for themselves and others.
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H
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Reflective
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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.
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M
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One category
I feel that I particularly embody is the “balanced” category. I enjoy challenging
myself in the classroom and work hard to learn the material, get good grades,
and find things that I enjoy in school. However, I also realize that the grade I
get on my next test or even my overall GPA is not as important as my overall happiness.
I am involved in at least two sports every season, as well as working and participating
in clubs. While sports take up lots of my time, I have found that it is a good
way for me to balance my life and relieve any stress I may have. While I do
have to budget my time well and still make sure to keep school as a priority,
having lots of extracurricular activities enhances my intellectual well-being,
keeps me physically fit, and provides an outlet for better emotional
well-being.
Another
area that I feel confident in is the “communicators” category. I am defiantly a
“people person” and I often do well working in groups with my peers. The reason
I love working in groups is because you have the opportunity to learn from your
peers, bounce ideas off each other, and constantly be checking each other. In
addition, I believe that the ability to work well in a group that is extremely important
in everyday life. For example, many jobs will require you to collaborate with
coworkers on different projects, and without the proper communication skills
you will not do well in the workplace.
In addition, these communications skills also translate into my everyday
life while I am at work dealing with my boss, coworker, and customer I have to
have good communication skills; and when I play sports on a team I have to be
constantly communicating with them in order to be productive.
One area
that I feel like I could improve is the “knowledgeable” category. Often, I find
myself so caught up in whatever topics I am currently learning in my classes
that I forget to pay attention to what is going on in the world around me.
During this coming year I would like to make it my goal to learn about a wide
range of topics. I can do this by watching the news or stopping to read a few
interesting newspaper articles each week. I believe by adding more enriching
reading materials into my life, (like Bill Bryson’s A Short History of
Nearly Everything) I can become more aware of the issues around the world.
