We used Learner profiles for our practice pieces ... the students know these very well.
Phnom Penh, ISPP - Ms Alison’s Grade 4 class
Risktaker charged through the door on Monday morning and went to defend a child who was being bullied. He said to the bully that he should stop, think about what was right and apologize. Reportedly, this was the first time someone stood up to the bully.
He proceeded to go to Spanish class, where he is learning his third language.
“Risktaker is one of the bravest and least shy students we have, “said Ms Paula, principal at ISPP.
When asked to explain his behaviour, Risktaker said “sometimes when you take risks, good things happen.”
Phnom Penh, ISPP - Sal and Lukas
Reflective was in class ready to see his test results. He was excited but when he got his math paper back it was not good.
He wanted to do more and thought about how he could improve. He kept working day and night. He listened to his teacher’s advice and did everything he could to get better.
He worked hard and helped other people with the same things he had trouble with. He improved and became one of the best students.
Ms Paula, Principal at ISPP was very impressed. She told reflective he was a great student and Reflective was so happy. She said “Reflective is a hardworking student”.
When asked to explain his behaviour, Reflective said “Sometimes when you think about your work it helps you improve”.
Phnom Penh, ISPP - Tommy and Panha
Knowledgeable charged through the door of the school on Monday morning and started reviewing for a test by reading and studying. When the test began he was happy because he loves Math. He understood all the questions got a perfect score
“Knowledgable, I am very proud of you” said Ms Alison. "You are one of the smartest students we have at ISPP“ said Ms Paula, Principal at ISPP.
When asked to explain his good result, Knowledgable said “Being intelligent is about understanding the world and studying. The more I learn the better the chance I will have a better job and a better future”.
Phnom Penh, ISPP Monday 26th January, 2016 - Kelly and Kanika
Openminded was sharing a lot of ideas with her class. “when someone is stuck I help them think of other ideas” said Openminded.
“Everyone is different and Openminded works hard to learn from everybody”, said Ms Paula, Principal at ISPP.
“I love Panda’s and all animals. They are very important to me” said Openminded.
Openminded wants everyone to be interested in saving all animals and listens to understand everyone’s point of view.
When asked to explain her ideas, Openminded said “when you learn you get new ideas and perspectives. This is important”.
Phnom Penh, ISPP - Teppi and Vattanak
Inquirer was wondering about everything around him.
He searched on the internet and in books so he could understand how the world works.
Mr Wathana asked him “Did you learn anything?” “Yes” replied Inquirer, mysteriously.
Inquirer went home and studied some more, because he loved to study.
When asked why he wanted to investigate everything Inquirer said “Because I want to know everything and understand everything I can see”.
Phnom Penh, ISPP - SeoYeon and Lyka
Thinker was busy helping the students in Ms Kelly’s class on Friday morning. They were having a hard time wondering about Math problems.
“Thinker is the best helper I have ever seen”, said Ms Paula, ISPP Principal.
“Thinker is always coming with solutions. She saw a dog on the street and thought of a way to help it” said an anonymous stranger on the street.
She also helped a little kid who was lost. She is definitely a problem solver” said an observer.
When asked to explain her behavior, Thinker said “sometimes, when you are a thinker you can see a better future”.
Phnom Penh, ISPP - Amazon Jungle, January, 2000
Jayco and Shelby
Principled came across a horrifying discovery when exploring on Friday.
He saw a man trying to catch an endangered bunny.
Principled said to the trafficker “Drop the bunny”. The trafficker ignored him and ran away with the baby bunny in his arms.
Principled chased the trafficker and stopped him. He returned the baby bunny to his family.
The baby bunny’s family said thank you to Principled in bunny language.
“Principled is such a good boy” said his mother Rachel. Principled explained that he had to help the bunny “Every animal is supposed to be treated well. It was the right thing to do”.
Phnom Penh, ISPP - Antarctica, Feb 1998
Boranay & Sarah
Antarctica has been polluted by an oil spill. It was a disaster until Caring came to the rescue. Caring jumped on the ship that was spilling the oil and discovered even more problems. Not only was the ship leaking oil it was also carrying hundreds of illegal and endangered animals.
Caring was not going to let that happen. He brought in help to stop the leak and had a good talk with the Captain. He convinced the Captain to release all the animals. It is not nice to keep animals in cages and take them away from their homes.
Sam an well known animal expert said “Caring saved Antarctica”. Caring has since won the Nobel Peace Prize for his great work, making the world a better place.
Paula, ISPP Principal, was delighted to see and hear how much students in Grade 4 were using, modelling and inquiring into the learner profile attributes.
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Paula was flabbergasted and overjoyed that ISPP has so many thinkers, communicators, and caring, principled students, who also know how to use words so eloquently to express their knowledge.