Learner Profile
Rationale:
Silver Oaks considers the attributes in a learner profile recommended by IBO as essential elements of character building. Therefore, the 10 attributes of the learner profile are focussed and developed from Pre Primary to Senior Secondary classes.
Principled
Respects self and others
Honest to oneself and others
Takes responsibility
Respects timelines
waits for turn to act
discourages falsehood or gossip
Balanced
Plans play and study well
works towards physical fitness
Health conscious
Regulates emotions
Works on positive private and social behaviours
Open minded
Accepts perspectives from others
Respects differences
Listens with respect
Seeks first to understand before being understood
Thinks win win- which means that other people with their differences can also be right.
Inquirer
Curious to learn
Asks right questions to gather knowledge or perspectives
Finds ways to learn
Inquires to learn more -but not about other people's personal lives. or not for gossip.
Reflective
Self-aware
tries to know one's own strengths and weaknesses
Thinks before responding
Recalls the lessons ( from books and life) to go further
Reviews work before submitting
Knowledgeable
Recognises how much he/she knows
works on developing more knowledge
speaks, writes or discusses based on knowledge on the matter
Caring
Self-caring
Cares for people at home and in the neighbourhood
Cares for people who are in need
cares for nature and it's importance
cares for safety
Finds ways to help others develop
Courageous
Strong in mind to stop wrong
Does not hesitate in the face of challenges
Takes up challenges to test oneself
Works on pushing boundaries to be stronger
Thinker
Seeks first to understand and then to be understood
Thinks win win
Uses critical thought before arriving at an answer or judgement
Analyses a situation to understand and act suitably
Communicator
Listens to understand
Speaks clearly and confidently
Speaks positively and progressively
Reads to understand, learn, act or respond
Writes to express, convey or clarify.