GUIDE BOOK - IB Learner profile for parents

IB Learner Profile

A recipe for successful
global citizens.

By : Jenn Esguerra

First you "The IB Learner Profile
need: represents the 10 attributes
valued by IB World schools.
A CHILD WHOM YOU WANT
TO SEE SUCCEED IN THE These attributes help
individuals and groups
WORLD. become responsible members
of local, national and global

communities."

INGREDIENTS:

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk takers
Balanced
Reflective

THE IB LEARNER PROFILE IS INTEGRATED IN THE
SCHOOL COMMUNITY -- STUDENTS,

TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND PARENTS, BY
HAVING A COMMON GOAL WHICH IS TO DEVELOP
STUDENTS TO BECOME INTERNATIONAL-MINDED

LEARNERS.



EACH MEMBER IN THE COMMUNITY IS ENCOURAGED
TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT
THESE ATTRIBUTES.

Inqu
irers

"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."




How can parents support his/her child who
is an Inquirer at home?



Develop data collection skills: don’t
help too soon – let your child try to
figure out problems on their own.
Give ample time and/or materials for open

ended exploring.

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"





How can parents support his/her child
who

is Knowledgeable at home?



Set a reading time with him or her.



Read a reading level a bit higher than
their reading level, from a broad range of

topic/s.



Let them be familiar with current events
by reading the newspaper and watch the

news when appropriate.

Thinkers"They exercise initiative in applying thinking

skills critically and creatively to recognize

and approach complex problems, and make

reasoned, ethical decisions."




How can parents support his/her child

who is a

Thinker at home?



Encourage your child to try to think of
solutions to problems



Pose different real-life problems and
questions to your child.



Ask your children questions when they
are working on a problem

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"



How can parents support his/her child
who is a Communicator at home?



Encourage your child to write letters to
family members and household.


Ask your child thought provoking
questions and encourage them to
discuss them with you.



Be a good listener as this an important
part of communicating with others.

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."




How can parents support his/her child

who

is Principled at home?

Involve your child in decision-making. An
example would be setting rules for a
game or activity and then ensure that
they stick to the ones that have been
decided upon.



When playing a game, don’t change the
rules or let your child win. It is important



that they know that it is okay to lose

sometimes.

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."

How can parents support his/her child who
has an Open-Minded trait at home?



Encourage your child to try out new things like food and games
Expose your child to different cultures, celebrations and traditions.

Be sure to present them in a nonjudgmental way
Encourage your child to really listen to others
when they speak

Ca
ring
"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."




How can parents support his/her child
who

is Caring at home?



Model caring behavior for your child



Commend your child when you have
noticed them helping others without
being asked, using kind words, thinking

of others and doing nice things for
others and / or the environment.

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."




How can parents support his/her child who
is a Risk-Taker at home?

Motivate and encourage your child to
attempt something he/she is uncomfortable doing and then

reflect on the experience

Balan
ced"They understand the importance of
intellectual, physical and emotional balance

to achieve personal well-being for

themselves and others."




How can parents support his/her child

who is well-balanced at home?



Model this attribute. Spend time as a

parent or family doing various
activities.



Encourage and support your child to
participate in a different activities.

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."




How can parents support his/her child who

is

Reflective at home?



First, ask your child what went well and what
went wrong in any activity



Next, ask your child how he/she felt before,
during and after the experience.



Finally, ask your child to reflect. Think of what will
allow him/her to perform better next time.

What new strategies she/he needs to adopt, what
new learning he/she needs etc.