PYP - Primary Years Program
IB PYP Learner Profile Attributes - Knowledgeable, Reflective
Throughout the term, students are viewing learner profile attribute videos producted by our students to further their understanding. Students are also acknowledged at assembly each week for displaying the Learner Profile Attributes throughout the school.
In this week’s newsletter, we are focusing on the Learner Profile Attributes of knowledgeable and reflective.
In the table below, you will see examples of how knowledgeable and reflective may be displayed at school or at home.
Criteria | School | Home | |
Knowledgeable
| I show what I have learnt.
I am knowledgeable in a range of subjects.
I use and further my prior knowledge.
I use what I have learnt to take action. | Shares learning with the school community during unit shares.
Enthusiastically participates in all learning including specialist.
Formulates wonderings and uses research skills to find the answer.
Takes on the role of class energy monitor, turning off classroom lights at recess and lunch. | Talks and shares examples of learning at home.
Cooks at home, reading the recipe and measuring ingredients.
Joins in family discussions and asks questions to learn more.
Uses recycling bins correctly. |
Reflective
| I consider my actions and their consequences.
I reflect on my learning.
I am open to feedback.
I can identify personal achievements and goals. | Provides an alternative action which could be taken next time.
Articulates something they have learnt.
Is open to finding out what and how they can improve.
Knows what they need to learn and knows when they have achieved it. | Says sorry when they have not made the best decision.
Share something they did well at school.
Listens and acts on advice.
Celebrates when they get their first goal at basketball. |
The IB’s description of each learner profile can be found here.
You might like to take the opportunity to further discuss the Learner Profile Attributes of knowledgeable and reflective with your children over the next 2 weeks. Can you come up with other examples of how to be knowledgeable and reflective?
Angela HoughtonPYP Coordinator