IB at GB
IB ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDES COUNT!
As part of the PYP, we focus on the development of positive attitudes towards people, towards the environment and towards learning. At Grover Beach Elementary, the attitudes and learner profile attributes are explicitly connected throughout every aspect of our curriculum. The calendar shows how we focus on specific attitudes and learner profile attributes each month.
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Month |
Learner Profile |
Attitudes |
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August |
Open-minded IB Learners 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. |
Cooperation We cooperate, collaborate, and lead or follow as the situation demands |
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September |
Communicator IB learners 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. |
Tolerance We feel sensitivity towards differences and diversity in the world and are responsive to the needs of others. |
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October |
Knowledgeable IB learners explore items which have global relevance and importance. |
Respect We respect ourselves, others and the world around us. Appreciation We appreciate the wonder and beauty of the world and its people. |
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November |
Thinker IB learners apply thinking skills critically and creatively to solve complex problems. |
Curiosity We are curious about the nature of learning and of the world, its people, and cultures. |
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December |
Caring IB learners 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. |
Creativity We are creative and imaginative in our thinking and in our approach to problems and dilemmas. |
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January |
Balanced IB learners understand physical, mental, and personal wellbeing. |
Commitment We are committed to our learning, persevering, and we show self-discipline and responsibility. |
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February |
Principled IB learners display integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice. They always try to do the right thing. |
Enthusiasm We enjoy learning and are willing to put the effort into the process.
Confidence We feel confident in our ability as learners, have the courage to take risks, applying what we have learned, while making appropriate decisions and choices. |
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March |
Risk-Taker IB learners 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. |
Independence We think and act independently, making our own judgments based on reasoned principles. We are able to defend our judgments. |
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April |
Reflective IB learners give thoughtful consideration to their learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. |
Empathy We imaginatively project ourselves into another's situation in order to understand his/her thoughts, reasoning, and emotions. |
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May |
Inquirer IB learners acquire skills for purposeful, constructive research. They learn by asking questions, exploring, and asking more questions. |
Integrity We have a firm sense of fairness and honesty. |