Middle+Years+Program+Information

=Here are the learner profiles we strive to develop at Goodrell through the Middle Years Programme = =IB LEARNER PROFILE = The aim of MYP programme is to educate students who strive to be:

Inquirers
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas issues that have local and global significance. In so doing they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognise and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility fro their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded
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 experience.

Caring
<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They show empathy, compassion and respect to the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the life of others and to the environment.

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Risk-takers
<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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.

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Balanced
<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reflective
<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They give thoughtful consideration to they own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The areas of interaction arew what are used to help develop these different types of learner profiles. The following link will guide you through each area of interaction <span style="color: #000c80; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here are the humanities objectives for the Middle Years Programme <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]