German B - Copenhagen International School

Open­minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are
open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are
accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the
experience.
Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They
have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others
and to the environment.
Risk­takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and
have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and
articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve
personal well­being for themselves and others.
Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to
assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal
development.
The IB learner profile
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2006 IB learner profile booklet
Teaching and Assessment
The learning outcomes of each of the subject disciplines are skills­based and broad enough to allow
for a variety of teaching and learning approaches, thereby facilitating a broad and balanced criterionreferenced
assessment protocol where teachers are expected to use their professional skill and
subsequent judgments in designing assessment items that allow them to best place the student
against published levels of performance corresponding to the subject disciplines learning outcomes.
Teaching and assessment of the aims and learning outcomes address all aspects of learning
including knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes.
· Knowledge The facts that the student should be able to recall to ensure competence
in the subject.
· Understanding How the student will be able to interpret, apply or predict aspects of the
subject.
· Skills How the student will be able to apply what has been learned in new
situations.
· Attitudes How the student is changed by the learning experience.
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