Language+A+Workspace

=Language A=



IB Learners strive to be:

 * ===Inquirers===
 * ===Knowledgeable===
 * ===Thinkers===
 * ===Communicators===
 * ===Principled===
 * ===Open-minded===
 * ===Caring===
 * ===Risk-takers===
 * ===Balanced===
 * ===Reflective===

**Given that the IB Learner Profile is our goal, what kind of instructional practice will it take to ensure that every students reaches this goal in Language A?**
Choose three profiles (two that are obvious and one that is a stretch) and for each... List examples from your classrooms below:


 * Reflective **
 * journal writing
 * reflect back on the product/process
 * peer/self editing
 * writing process
 * 6+1 traits of writing
 * connection and response to literature in their lives


 * Communicators **
 * oral and written response
 * presentations/performances
 * discussions
 * technology
 * social awareness
 * group work
 * readers theater
 * blogging
 * wiki
 * Skype
 * video


 * Balanced **
 * tribes activities
 * brain/body activities
 * theater
 * vote with your feet
 * take a stand
 * exposure to healthy life styles
 * sharing of life activities
 * role modeling


 * Collaboration November 5th**

Please brainstorm ways to introduce the IB Learner Profile in your classes and list your ideas below:
 * How could you teach students about these words in a meaningful way?
 * Putting up along with objectives on the board
 * Peer feedback in profile learner language
 * On posters in hallway pictures of students (getting caught for example being a risk taker)
 * Classroom management into student expectations - Great ideas for making LP visible


 * How could you facilitate connections between the Learner Profile and Language A curriculum?
 * Character study- using the profile language in classes
 * Journal writing: Reflection using profile language (EX: Find a time when you felt like you were a good inquirer)
 * Match students with character pictures (EX: Hitler, MLK match with profile learner vocab) - Sound like interesting activities to really get students engaged


 * Do you have any specific lesson plans you could use (or have used) to create a classroom culture that fosters the qualities of the IB Learner?
 * Mini- lesson: Kid friendly language posters with pictures, IB Learner profile cards (similar to what we did as a staff)
 * IB Learner Profile Passport with students: What type of IB learner am I? Love it! Would this be something we could incorporate throughout all classes (i.e. 1 passport good for anyone's class) or would you prefer it just in Language A?


 * Please see the IB Learner Profile folder in the Y drive (Teachers/All) to access Learner Profile materials for your classroom, hallway, etc.