Incorporating the IB Learner Profile in Teaching Practice

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Incorporating the IB Learner Profile in Teaching Practice

Learning Objective

At the end of the presentation you will be able to identify and work with the concepts of the IB Learner Profile, incorporate the concepts in your teaching practice, and produce examples of applications of the IB Learner Profile in your daily activities.

Introduce the learning objective and explain what the students will learn in this lesson.

What do you already know about the IB Learner Profile?

What is the IB Learner Profile?

The IB Learner Profile is a set of ten attributes that aim to develop learners who are caring, open-minded, knowledgeable, and reflective among other qualities.

Introduce the concept of the IB Learner Profile and explain its purpose.

The Ten Attributes

The ten attributes of the IB Learner Profile are: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.

List and explain each of the ten attributes of the IB Learner Profile.

Identifying the Attributes

As a teacher, it is important to identify the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in your students, and encourage them to develop these attributes.

Explain the importance of identifying the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in students, and how teachers can encourage their development.

Incorporating the Attributes in Teaching Practice

Teachers can incorporate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in their lesson plans, activities, and assessments to help students develop these attributes.

Explain how teachers can incorporate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in their teaching practice.

Examples of Application

Examples of applications of the IB Learner Profile in daily activities include: being reflective about your teaching practice, promoting open-mindedness and caring in the classroom, and encouraging students to take risks and be balanced in their approach to learning.

Provide examples of how the IB Learner Profile can be applied in daily activities.

What is an example of encouraging students to take risks?

1. Encouraging students to try new things, even if they may fail
2. Encouraging students to never take risks
3. Encouraging students to always play it safe
4. Encouraging students to never try anything new

What is an example of encouraging students to be balanced in their approach to learning?

1. Encouraging students to cheat on exams
2. Encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities
3. Encouraging students to only focus on academics
4. Encouraging students to procrastinate

What are some ways to promote open-mindedness and caring in the classroom?

1. Encouraging respectful discussions and considering different perspectives
2. Ignoring students' emotions and needs
3. Encouraging students to bully others
4. Encouraging students to only socialize with similar peers

What is an example of application of the IB Learner Profile in daily activities?

1. Skipping classes
2. Being reflective about your teaching practice
3. Playing video games after school
4. Not doing homework

Thinkers

Thinkers exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Explain the attribute of being a Thinker and provide examples of how teachers can encourage this attribute in students.

Inquirers

Inquirers are curious and actively enjoy learning. They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.

Explain the attribute of being an Inquirer and provide examples of how teachers can encourage this attribute in students.

Communicators

Communicators 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.

Explain the attribute of being a Communicator and provide examples of how teachers can encourage this attribute in students.

Risk-takers

Risk-takers 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.

Explain the attribute of being a Risk-taker and provide examples of how teachers can encourage this attribute in students.

Balanced

Balanced students understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Explain the attribute of being Balanced and provide examples of how teachers can encourage this attribute in students.

Reflective

Reflective students 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.

Explain the attribute of being Reflective and provide examples of how teachers can encourage this attribute in students.

Conclusion

Incorporating the IB Learner Profile in teaching practice can help develop well-rounded students who are caring, open-minded, knowledgeable, and reflective among other qualities. By identifying and encouraging the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in students, teachers can help them become lifelong learners.

Sum up the lesson and emphasize the importance of incorporating the IB Learner Profile in teaching practice.

Write down 3 things you learned from this presentation.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.

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