THE IB PYP with Attitude

The IBO has also determined that the IB Attitudes are daily expressions of the Learner Profile, used by teachers in their teaching and by students in their learning.

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”—Winston Churchill

Here are the IB Attitudes:

• Appreciation—seeing and being thankful for the wonder and beauty of the world.
• Commitment—being responsible for my learning, showing self-discipline and perseverance. Sticking with a difficult task until it is completed.
• Confidence—knowing I can do it! Having courage to take risks, using what I have learned, and making good choices.
• Cooperation—working with others and being willing to lead or follow as needed.
• Creativity—using my imagination while thinking and doing things.
• Empathy—being able to put myself in someone else’s place in order to understand her or him.
• Enthusiasm—being excited about learning and life.
• Independence—thinking and acting on my own.
• Integrity—being fair and honest.
• Respect—showing that I care for other, our world, and myself.
• Tolerance—understanding, appreciating, and celebrating differences in each other.