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international events that are reported in
the media. For example, consideration of
different perspectives of a news story can be
encouraged when students are openminded
inquirers or principled thinkers.
Teachers and students reflect on what the
attributes look like and how they are developed
through different subjects. Being a principled
risk-taker in science, for example, could involve
designing an innovative renewable energy
solution while considering the opinions and
needs of local people. Perhaps an open-minded
thinker in arts could engage with and reflect
upon artworks that conveyed stories of power
and privilege across the world, or a reflective
communicator in physical education could
choreograph collaborative group dances to
investigate identity and mutual understanding.
Different attributes may be relevant at different
times for each student depending on, for example,
personal learning goals, phases of development
or skills focus.
This may include students:
• developing their own definitions and descriptions
of what the different attributes mean to them.
For example, photos/drawings of students
planning and carrying out demonstrations of
action such as engaging in a campaign for
equal pay for migrant workers (social justice and
participation). These can be accompanied by
an individual or collaborative explanation of how
this action contributes to the development and
demonstration of a principled thinker.
• considering how to use attributes as a tool for
self-assessment and personal reflection on
learning. This may be part of peer feedback and
teacher assessment and may be included as
part of school reporting strategies. For example,
reflections alongside examples of learning in
student portfolios or as pop-up descriptions in
reports for teachers, students and parents to
reflect upon
• gathering evidence on how they have
developed particular attributes in connection
with approaches to learning, as part of ongoing
reflection during the PYP exhibition. For example,
reflecting on being knowledgeable inquirers
while using a range of research skills appropriate
for particular aspects during their investigations
(such as planning, online survey and graphing
tools).
AN INTERNATIONALLY-MINDED STUDENT …
Is a competent communicator
Is open-minded and knowledgeable
Is a caring and principled thinker
Uses their curiosity and research skills to inquire
about the world
Critically reflective about opportunities and
challenges
Develops self and understands others through
being a risk-taker
Has a balanced outlook
Takes action for positive change
• If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good
Risk-Takers
“If you never have,
you should. These
things are fun and
fun is good!”
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