Some characteristics of effective learners
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| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Inquirer | Curious. Skilled in research. Enjoy learning. Lifelong learners. |
Thinker | Apply thinking skills to make decisions and solve problems. |
Communicator | Receive and express ideas and information confidently in different ways. |
Risk taker | Happy to explore new situations, roles, ideas and strategies. |
Knowledgeable | Spend time exploring things. Have a significant body of knowledge - local and global. |
Princpled | Have a sound grasp of moral reasoning, integrity, honesty, fairness and justice. |
Caring | Sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. |
Open-minded | Respect the views, values and traditions of others. Consider future generation needs. |
Well-balanced | Understand the need for physical, mental and spiritual balance. |
Reflective | Aware of there own learning 'needs'. |
Global | Understand local and global connections. Support basic human rights. |
Civically-engaged | Active citizens and 'ecological stewards'. |
Inquirer | Naturally curious. Skilled in research. Enjoy learning. Likely to be lifelong learners. |
Adapted from the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s primary student profile.
Activity 1 (81 KB) from Pathways: a development framework for school sustainability will help you and your school to think more about sustainability, the type of people needed to deal with such complex issues, and what this might mean for the needs of learners in your school.
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