1. IB learners strive to be…
The IB Learner Profile
IB learners strive to be…

2. Inquirers Are curious and love to find out things.
They use their skills to do independent research.
The CSI Detectives: Inquirers!

3. Knowledgeable
Have in-depth knowledge and understanding about a variety of topics.
Albert Einstein: Knowledgeable!

4. Thinkers
Apply their thinking skills in a variety of ways to make reasoned decisions.
Confucius: Thinker!

5. Martin Luther King Jr: Communicator!
Communicators
Express ideas confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways.
Work well with others
Martin Luther King Jr: Communicator!

6. Principled Are honest and fair.
Take responsibility for their own actions.
Abraham Lincoln: Principled!

7. Open-minded Are open to different points of view.
Recognize that many different perspectives exist and improve their own understanding through this.
Kofi Annan (former head of the United Nations): Open-minded!

8. Caring
Show compassion and respect for the needs and feelings of others.
Act to make a positive difference in their communities.
Oprah Winfrey: Caring!

9. Risk-takers Explore new ideas and strategies.
Show courage in unfamiliar situations.
Defend their beliefs.
Muhammad Ali: Risk taker

10. Dwayne Johnson: Balanced!
Understand and demonstrate the importance of developing intellectually, physically and emotionally.
Dwayne Johnson: Balanced!

11. Kobe Bryant: Reflective!
Think about their learning and experiences to strive and be better.
“I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.”
-Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant: Reflective!

12. Remember
No one expects you to ‘achieve’ all of these qualities right away!
Which IB Learner profile do you associate with on a daily basis? Why?
Which IB Learner profile do you need to work on more this year? Why?