IB Learner Profile

IB Mission & Learner Profile

In this presentation, you will learn what is the mission of IB that drives the course and what attributes you will embody as you set out on this journey.

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IB Mission

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the oragnization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB Learner Profile

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Inquirers

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Communicators

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Principled

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Open- Minded

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Balanced

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Risk- Takers

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Who are famous thinkers?

Stephen Hawking - Theoretical Physicist & Author Revolutionised science through questioning the origins and structures of the universe.

Steven Spielberg - Filmmaker (pictured) Pioneered new perspectives to filmmaking through movies like E.T. and Jurassic Park.

Ada Lovelace - Mathematician Developed the first computer programme through research in mathematics and machines.

How are you an principled?

• You act with integrity and honesty
• You have a strong sense of fairness and justice
• You have respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere
• You take responsibility for your actions and their consequences

Who are famous individuals who are risk-takers?

Amelia Earhart - Aviation Pioneer Initiated female aviation with her pioneering transatlantic flight

Steve Irwin - Environmentalist & Conservationist (pictured) Inspired conservation efforts by respectfully interacting with dangerous wildlife

Elon Musk - Engineer & Inventor Revolutionising transportation on Earth and in Space

How are you balanced?

• You understand the importance of balancing different aspects of your life to achieve a well-being for youself and others
• Intellectual
• Physical
• Emotional
• You recognize your interdependence with other people and with the world you live in

How are you a risk-taker?

• You approach uncertainity with forethought and determination
• You work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies
• You are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change

How are you reflective?

• You thoughtfully consider the world and your own ideas and experiences
• You work to understand your strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development

How are you a thinker?

• You use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse
• You take responsible action on complex problems
• You exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions

How are you a communicator?

• You express yourself confidently and creatively in more than one language
• You collaborate effectively
• You listen carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups

How are you knowledgeable?

• You develop and use conceptual understanding
• You explore knowledge across a range of disciplines
• You engage with issues and ideas that have loacl and global significance

Who are famous communicators?

Helen Keller - Educator, Author, & Activist Overcame deafness and blindness to become a published writer

Salvador Dali - Artist & Surrealist Icon (pictured) Popularised surrealism through his pioneering artwork

J.K. Rowling - Author Teaches acceptance through diverse role models in her writings

How are you open-minded?

• You critically appreciate your culture and personal histories
• You critically appreciate the values and traditions of others
• You seek and evaluate a range of point of views
• You are willing to grow from the experience

Who are famous individuals who are open-minded?

The 14th Dalai Lama - Spiritual Leader Promotes harmony and understanding through his writings and interactions.

Stan Lee - Comic Book Writer & Producer (pictured) Pioneered a naturalistic approach to superhero comics as creative leader of Marvel.

Frida Kahlo - Artist Created powerful artwork that raised awareness of indigenous culture and LGBTQ+ rights.

Who are famous individuals who are reflective?

Sir Isaac Newton - Mathematician, Scientist, & Author Advanced scientific understanding through discoveries in optics and laws of motion.

Maya Angelou - Author, Actress, & Activist (pictured) Raised awareness about female oppression and exploitation through her reflective writings.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - Freedom Fighter & Activist Brought independence to India through non-violent resistance

How are you caring?

• You show empathy, compassion, and respect
• You have a commitment to service
• You act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world around us

Who are famous inquirers?

Marie Currie - Physicist & ChemistImproved medical care through pioneering research on radioactivity.

Galileo Galilei - Astronomer & Physicist Changed scientific thinking through astronomical exploration.

Steve Jobs - Inventor & Entrepreneaur (pictured)Founded Apple and revolutionized personal computing.

How are you an inquirer?

• You nuture your curiosity
• You develop skills for inquiry and research
• You know how to learn independently and with others
• You learn with enthusiasm
• You love learning throughout your life

Who are famous individuals who are balanced?

Muhammad Ali - Boxer, Activist, & Philanthropist Achieved success in sports, music, and philanthropy through spiritual commitment.

Leonardo Da Vinci - Artist, Inventor, & Polymath Applied scientific learnings to develop artistic perspectives.

Barack Obama - Lawyer & Politician (pictured) Brought new perspectives to politics through policies which addressed inequality.

Who are famous individuals who are caring?

Mother Teresa - Saint & Social Activist Devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world

Jane Goodall - Primatologist & Anthropologist Dedicated her life to protecting chimpanzees and conserving their habitat.

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) - Civil Rights Activist (pictured) Led the civil rights movement in the USA through his non-violent approach.

Who are famous individuals who are knowledgeable?

Albert Einstein - Theoretical Physicist (pictured) Changed human understanding of the physical world through the theory of relativity.

Omar Khayyam - Mathematician & Poet Excelled in the fields of astronomy, astrology, medicine, philosophy, math, and poetry.

Maria Montessori - Physician & Educator Innovated early years educational practices thorugh her scientific learnings.

Who are famous individuals with principle?

Nelson Mandela - Civil Rights Revolutionary (pictured) Led the peaceful abolition of apartheld in South Africa with his message of acceptance.

Greta Thunberg - Climate Change Activist Driving global climate change activism through personal example.

Malala Yousafzai - Equal Rights Activist Fighting for equal education rights for girls despite being shot by the Taliban.