IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable

The IB Learner profile aims to develop students who are knowledgeable. Students who are knowledgeable explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In doing so, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

How can parents help to develop students who are knowledgeable at home?

• Encourage your child to be aware of current events by watching the news or reading news articles when appropriate.

• Explore connections between the area of interest and other topics.

• When your child asks a question, encourage them to seek the answer out rather than giving them the answer.

• Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it.

• Foster areas of interest that your child displays though books, outings and activities.

Ask:

• "Why do you think that is important to know?"

• "Can you think of anything that's happening today that might be similar to...?"

• "What does that make you think of?"

• "Does that remind you of anything else you've learned?"