IB learner profiles

There are ten different IB learner profiles consisting of Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open Minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.

Inquirers:
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Caring:
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.

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.

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

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.

(Note: These definitions are taken from http://sites.google.com/a/sph-sentul.net/personal-project-journal/Home/information/ib-learner-profile)

Math

In math class, we learn about logarithms, lon, and mathematical induction. One important assessment that we did is an assessment on logarithm that is use for monitoring. I have no idea how I did with this test but because the grades are not yet distributed but I think I did good enough looking at the answers that I have. I can improve my grades by do more practices. Through practice, we will get used to it. The work sample relates to the IB learner profile ‘knowledgeable’ because when doing a test, we are supposed to pour the knowledge that we have about it. It is not an open book test so; we need to remember the formulas also. (The picture beside is the test, but there is no result yet)

PE and Activities

We have basketball for PE this quarter because we need to prepare for the basketball monitoring. By having basketball for PE, it helps me individually to increase my skills in basketball. Basketball program could be link to the IB learner profile ‘inquirers’ because we are developing our skills by trying different styles and actions when playing together.



The activity that I chose for Tuesday is basketball but then, for the first one month in this quarter, I need to join math tutor for math ICAS preparation. On Thursday, the activity that I chose is visual art but then, for the first two months in this quarter, I need to join science tutor for science ICAS preparation. Therefore, I think there is no work sample for my activity but the tutors that I did could be link to the IB learner profile ‘knowledgeable’ because it needs a good depth of knowledge and we develop our understanding through practicing ICAS questions.

Civics

In civics class, we learn using the book called “Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan untuk SMA kelas XI” this quarter, we focuses on the chapter “Hakikat Bangsa dan Negara”. The assessment that we get is from the book, but the result of it is not return yet. I think I did kind-a well since it is also an open book and some of the questions are multiple choices so that it is easier for me. I can improve by doing more reading at my own time if the materials/chapter is not finished yet during class. This class links to the IB learner profile ‘knowledgeable’ because in the test, we need to show our knowledge and understanding that we have and use it for the test.

Music

In music class this quarter, we learn about an Indonesian composer named Cornel Simanjuntak. The things that we did are making presentation about the composer, creating the score, presenting the score, and make reflections (DW). I choose the picture of the score that my partner and I create because I found that making scores are challenging and needs patients but then, I figure out I could finish it with all the supports and helps I got. I can improve by making the score more complicated so there would be more variety. This work sample relate to the IB learner profile ‘knowledgeable’ because here, we should have the basic knowledge of what a score is then develop it by trying making it. It is actually kind-a simple because we are allowed to use software to make it.

Humanities

For humanities class, we did several things connected to China and Indonesia. Some of the things we did include making performance, poster, and essay. Since there is no grade given yet, I choose the poster that I make as the work sample because here, I really put my effort and I am satisfy with the result that I make. I can improve by adding more details to the poster and have clearer message on the images use. This sample relates to the aspect of the IB learner profile ‘knowledgeable’ because when we make the poster, we need to brainstorm our ideas and understanding and pour it out to the poster in the end. (The picture beside is the picture of my poster)

Biblical Studies

In biblical studies class, we are discussing based on John 1 – 7. Our assignment is to make a reflective essay based on it and connect it to our lives. Another work that we have to make is a campaign poster that promotes about Jesus. I choose the reflective essay as the work sample because it shows more on my personal feelings and the knowledge that I have about it. I can improve my work by making it more reflective by making the opinion deeper. This work relates to the IB learner profile ‘knowledgeable’ because in the essay, I show the knowledge that I have about different perspective of how John view Jesus and other religion in Indonesia view Jesus.