IB learner profile in language learning by Pia Lintunen

Thinkers

2024-02-12 07:14:45 UTC

Have to think about what to say, think about how to form sentences, think about what verb conjugations, think about limits when translating what you want to say, think of the context for words, learning a new language helps you think from different perspectives

Inquirers

2024-02-12 07:16:35 UTC

-As we are learning french we are learning/inquiring information about France and french people

-Inquiring language knowledge

-A part of learning a language is interacting with people who speak the language

Principled

2024-02-12 07:16:57 UTC

by learning a language you also learn to respect its community
Not using google translate
Not mocking a language
Consistently working to improve language skills

KNOWLEDGEABLE

2024-02-12 07:17:22 UTC

-cultural awareness and sophistication

-grammar skills

-pronounciation skills

-francophonic knowledge

-behaviour —> appropriate, respectful and authentic

-wider educational possibilities

Communicators

2024-02-12 07:18:02 UTC

As communicators, we must have the ability to initiate, interact, respond, and react to those surrounding us.
We must speak respectfully and make sure to select words that are appropriate for the situation.

caring

2024-02-12 07:19:12 UTC

when learning a new language people learn the culture as well. so it helps the learner to care about the culture and people. or when watching news in that language person will be able to care about what is happening

Risk-Takers

2024-02-12 07:19:14 UTC

-Taking risks of making mistakes to learn

-Risk of miss communication

-Challenging yourself

Open-Minded

2024-02-12 07:19:32 UTC

•learning a language enables one to get exposed to many different cultures, traditions and experiences

•It is important to be open minded to these new cultures and norms

•Open mindedness also ties into getting used to new grammatical rules that may differ from your 1st language

Balanced

2024-02-12 07:19:35 UTC

learning languages consistently rather that in large chunks (which can be very stressful)
Learning languages in a way that best uses their strengths
Pushing your limits with language/challenging yourself (Note! Not excessively)
Recognizing how to balance language with other subjects

REFLECTIVE

2024-02-12 07:19:49 UTC

-reflecting on your own learning, spotting mistakes and continiously improving yourself and your skills 💅

-reflecting on your own behavior —> ”failed” interactions with other people are improving you

-reflecting on your study methods and making them as diverse as possible