After publicly speaking multipul times throughout highschool i. The ib learner profile encourages a broad and balanced education. Learner profile booklist early years collection toddle. It is to be brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. Schools can shy away from providing experiences outside the classroom. Students who are risk takers have the confidence to try new things.
Brilliant books for teaching the ib pyp learner profile pyp. The ten qualities of the learner profile inspire and motivate the work of teachers, students and schools, and serves as the definition of internationalmindedness. Mckinley elementary school learner profile activities. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community. Over the years however, i keep returning to a few that i feel reinforce those profile traits really well. International baccalaureate primary years programme ib. Mckinley elementary school learner profile activities for.
The aim of all ib programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. These books help to promote the attitude of acceptance. She has taught students from age 3 to 18 in the ib pyp, myp and dp programmes and is also an ib consultant, school visitor and workshop leader, facilitating both online, facetoface regional workshops and inschool workshops. Designed with the grade 4 language curriculum, ib learning profile, pyp attitudes and approaches to learning specifically in mind, the genre book project gbp and fair foster an exploration of genre, love for reading, confidence and pride. When ishmael becomes involved in an attempt to set up a debating team, it looks disastrous but is hilarious as the team gradually learn to work together. Next, death read the liesels book and tells her interesting story to us after he showed it to her when liesel too, died eventually. Risk taking, trying something new, courage, breaking habit and routine, standing up for beliefs. Literature for discussion of the ib learner profile for the primary years programme. Ib learnerprofile ib pyp risktaker learner profile what others are saying k chesterton on the intuitive knowledge of a child that evil exists, and the need to teach them that it can be vanquished. Ib students transition well to challenging university settings and show resilience and determination in their work.
Ib learner profile ib learner profile ib learner profileib. Picture books are a great way to introduce and encourage the ten characteristics of the ib learner profile. The international baccalaureate learner profile came to existence from the ib mission statement. Project based learning, learner profile, international baccalaureate. According to the ib learner profile, students should strive to be. They have the bravery to tell people what they think is right. The ib learner profile are attributes we strive to have as learners. The ib defines student learning through a learner profile that encompasses the aims of an international curriculum. Last week i was thinking about a text to reinforce the ib learner profile risk takers. Ib learner profile ib learner profile the aim of all ib programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Each of the ib s programmes is committed to the development of stude. The international baccalaureate ib learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities.
You will find links to reading lists for kids on being balanced, caring, communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, openminded, principled, reflective, risk takers and thinkers. Consider using these texts for seminar in your plt or academic classes. Dec 11, 2017 as a parent, you might decide that the two of you will participate in shared writing, for 30 minutes each week and produce a book of narratives together. Oct 16, 20 the name mentor book was introduced recently to me and although ive always used fiction and nonfiction books to hook students in and support teaching and learning, im now strategic with my approach to their planned use. The ib learner pro le represents 10 attributes valued by ib world schools. Our students learn how to stay safe whilst challenging themse. Click through to find picture book lists, background information, resources and lesson plans. During enders last battle against the buggers, he demonstrated the ib learner profile traits communicator, risk taker, reflective, and thinker. Can be used as individual puzzles on a wall display or connected together as a learner profile puzzle.
Balanced, caring, openminded, risk taker, principled, knowledgeable, inquirers, communicators, reflective, thinkers. The school focuses on developing ten ib learner profile traits in order to become compassionate, global citizens. Keeping an open mind can also tie in with being a risk taker and trying new experiences. The international baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The ib learner profile international baccalaureate.
These picture books and resources foster confidence in children by facing unfamiliar situations with confidence and standing up for their beliefs. Learner profile awards third grade at prairie seeds academy. The learner profile, risktaker students who are risktakers have the daring to try new things. Elementary school children library books my books library week teen books dream library story books library ideas best travel books childrens picture books. Risk taker is to approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. The ib learner profile is the ib mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. During my freshman year of highschool i was able to demonstrate the ib learner profile trait of being a risk taker by gaining courge in order to public speak. Students who are risk takers are daring and try new. Each of the ib s programmes is committed to the development of students according to the ib learner profile.
This book incorporates elements of the ib learner profile and taking action and is. International baccalaureate north america ibna was established in 1975 by peter nehr, international baccalaureate africa, europe and middleeast ibaem in 1986, and international baccalaureate asia pacific ibap during the same period. In highschool i struggled alot with oral presentations. In particular, books in their mother tongue will help your child make more meaningful, lasting connections to what is being taught in their classroom in english. Jan 14, 2017 ib learners including teachers and staff strive to be. Books for teaching the ib pyp learner profile there are so many wonderful books for helping to teach children about the character traits of the ib learner profile. The month of february will be focused on the trait of being a risk taker. The ib learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. This is the fourth of 10 lessons prepared to engage high school students in the ib learner profile. Learner profile for ib students international baccalaureate. Ib learner profile part of the international baccalaureate. After reading a book, spend some time considering how the people in the book acted. Balanced, caring, openminded, risktaker, principled, knowledgeable, inquirers, communicators.
They are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. How we embraced the ib learner profile, and access and. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. Find out more about the learner profile in a workshop for ib teachers. Next, death read the liesels book and tells her interesting story to us after he showed it. Risk takers approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. Ics encourages risk taking within the safe confines of an activity centre in the uk. Sep 16, 2016 and, sometimes, taking two or three ib courses is taking a risk for a student. Ib classroom, 2nd grade classroom, ib learner profile, school secretary, library books, childrens books, inquiry based learning, kindergarten books, first day of school recognize your common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet and help to create a better and more peaceful world. According to the ib, risktaking students approach uncertainty with forethought and determination. Inquirers risk takers communicators principled openminded knowledgeable balanced caring reflective thinkers. Inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk takers, balanced and reflective.
This book written with a flair and vigour and love of language which is invigorating and very, very funny. Students who are risk takers have the daring to try new things. This means guiding students to explore new ideas and innovative strategies, challenging their ways of thinking and encouraging them to be confident in those decisions. This book also helped me find new ways to write stories or new words to use that increased my. So without the thrill of the first stolen book, a chain reaction would never had started. It is interesting that so many books fall into the category of risktakers and that we have. The aim of all of the ib programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. May 23, 2017 books for teaching the ib pyp learner profile there are so many wonderful books for helping to teach children about the character traits of the ib learner profile. Inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk takers, balanced, reflective we have created a classroom library for each of the learner profile traits. The international baccalaureate ib learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. How can parents help to develop students who are risktakers at home. Death exhibited the learner profile of risk takers as the retrieved the book to keep himself sane and share the story of liesel and educate others of what it was like in germany during world war ii. Each of the ibs programmes is committed to the development of students according to the ib learner profile. We hope that all the books will be enjoyable to read and will give students and.
Ib learners are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk takers, balanced, reflective engaging the community was a crucial piece on the road to becoming an all ib world school. Ib learner profile 8 of 10 risktaker lesson by diane. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. They seek new ideas, make good decisions and communicate their opinions. This risktaker book list has a large collection of picture books related to characters who take thought out risk. How we embraced the ib learner profile, and access and equity. Resources to promote risktaking and confidence in children.
We are willing to take the risk to offer ib courses and the opportunity to be a diploma candidate to all of our students no matter the results. Jimena, elijah and david dont mind the cowboy hat, it was super star day our november ib learner profile was. Cause and effects ib learner profile traits enders game. Risk takers as term 2 is now well underway, and a new month is upon us, it is time to roll out our new learner profile of the month. Each of the ibs programmes is committed to the development of. The name mentor book was introduced recently to me and although ive always used fiction and nonfiction books to hook students in and support teaching and learning, im now strategic with. Risktaker is to approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. The learner profile is the ib mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. Brilliant books for teaching the ib pyp learner profile. Apr 21, 2020 risk takers seek new ideas, make good decisions and communicate their opinions. In our goal to develop lifelong learners, we hope that students develop this characteristic in their learning and their approach to life.
Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer. He was angry at mazer rackham since he was hopelessly outnumbered in the battle and ender thought that. Click the links below for a list of books that are available in our library. Risk takers approach new and unfamiliar situations with confidence and enthusiasm.
The aim is for students to learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. In our goal to develop lifelong learners, we hope that students develop this characteristic in their. Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond with the topics being covered in school. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty. Learner profile pyp guide libguides at canadian international. The ib learner profile aims to develop students who are risktakers. Jul 08, 2015 ib world magazine asks teachers how they encourage students to become confident in taking risks and students share how this has helped them develop lifelong skills. See more ideas about learner profile, books and ib learner profile. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities. Fiction to support the ib learner profile in the middle years programme. A true story from iraq by jeanette winter picture books to teach the ib pyp learner profile trait risktaker.
Cause, effects and learner profiles the book theif. Sep 06, 2017 join us as we explore the learner profile trait of the month of being risk takers. This ultimate list of picture books curated by maggie hosmcgrane is aimed at fostering the ib pyp learner profile attributes in our young learners. We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and. See more ideas about learner profile, ib learner profile and ib classroom. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. However many of the books are complex and we are sure students will suggest further characteristics which can also be found in the books. The aim of all ib programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk takers, balanced, reflective. I hope im not the only one who struggled with all the lingo when starting out as a teacher at an ib pyp school international baccalaureate primary years. Risktaking and trying something new is a daunting prospect for many children. Risktakers approach new and unfamiliar situations with confidence and enthusiasm.
The ib middle years programme myp was first offered in 1994. Risktaker is to approach unfamiliar situations and. Each month we recognize students in each grade level who exemplify the learner profile of the month. The ib learner profile aims to develop students who are risk takers. Risk taker pyp the man who walked between the towers caldecott medal book by mordecai gerstein picture books to teach the ib pyp learner profile trait risk taker.
The ib pyp learner profiles the aim of all ib programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups. Risk taker to be a risktaker is to be resourceful and to try new things. They are short, accessible, and can foster great discussion. This helps our students become risk takers, too, in the best sense of the term.
The ib learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by ib world schools. Using the ib learner profile as theme for the bulletin board, were able to remind ourselves of these values and our aspirations. Nov 22, 2019 picture books to teach the ib pyp learner profile trait risktaker. Maggie has been an educator for over 30 years, 25 of these in international schools in europe and asia. This is the eighth of 10 lessons prepared to engage high school students in the ib learner profile. Wedgewood park families, we invite you to ask your students about the trait of the month as they will be busy throughout the month engaging in activities focused on expanding our understanding of the trait. It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose. We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. Risktaker pyp courage by bernard waber picture books to teach the ib pyp learner profile trait risktaker.