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What Does IB Mean To Us The IB Primary Years Program, for students aged 3–12, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. It provides an educational framework based upon what is currently known about how young students learn. It draws on best practice in primary/elementary schools worldwide. IB Mission Statement 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.  To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. IB Learner Profile The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. The learner profile provides a long-term vision of education. It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose. The attributes and descriptors of the learner profile define the type of learner Webster Elementary hopes to develop through its programs. IB ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDES The attributes and descriptors of the learner profile define the type of learner PES hopes to develop through its programs.  We have listed them here for you.  Our students are familiar with these words and their meanings. Inquirers Their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively for solving complex problems Communicators They receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas Knowledgeable They have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge Principled They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice Caring They show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others Open-minded They respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view Well-balanced They understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analyzing their personal strengths and weaknesses Appreciation They appreciate the wonder and beauty of the world and it's people Commitment Being committed to their learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility Confidence Feeling confident in their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, apply what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices Cooperation Cooperating, collaborating and leading or following as the situation demands Creativity Being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach to problems and dilemmas Curiosity Being curious about the nature of learning and of the world, its people and cultures Empathy Imaginatively projecting themselves into another's situation, in order to understand thoughts, reasoning and emotions Enthusiasm Enjoying learning Independence Thinking and acting independently, making their own judgements based on reasonable principles and being able to defend their judgments Integrity Having integrity and a firm sense of fairness and honesty Respect Respecting themselves, others and the world around them Tolerance Feeling sensitivity towards differences and diversity in the world and being respectful to the needs of others

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