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Inquirers<\/h2>\n
Rather than asking students to sit quietly, listen to a lecture and take notes, the IB programme seeks to encourage students to ask questions. Those who developed the IB framework believe that an inquiry-led approach is the best way for students to truly learn the presented material. In order to develop this learner profile, students often engage in open-ended discussion and have plenty of opportunities to create their own theories, test them and record the results. At GIIS, teachers take on the role of facilitators, and students guide the discussion and the lesson with their questions.<\/p>\n
Knowledgeable<\/h3>\n
This learner profile extends beyond acquiring and retaining facts. The IB programme believes that a student becomes fully knowledgeable when they see the benefit of collecting and using their knowledge. They learn the different tools and resources that can be used to acquire new knowledge. Some of the best ways to develop this learner profile among students are to offer exchange programmes between schools that connect students with different cultures and upbringing and interactive conferences that expose students to innovative ways to gather and utilise new knowledge.<\/p>\n For example, at GIIS, our students participate in the Real World Convention Challenge<\/a>, an annual event where students showcase their skills and enjoy friendly competition related to learning and knowledge.<\/p>\n Children are born with an open mind, but educators have to work with students to help them retain that ability to remain open and objective to the world around them. Students who are enrolled in the IB programme are encouraged to keep a global outlook in everything they do. They are often exposed to a diverse range of cultures throughout their educational experience. This helps students develop a better understanding and appreciation for people who are different from them.<\/p>\n At GIIS, we appreciate and recognise cultural diversity by celebrating the different customs and special holidays around the world, such as Deepavali, Halloween and Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n As children become students, they are often focused on achieving their own goals and acquiring the knowledge they need to succeed. In the IB programme, students are not only taught, but they are also nurtured to become global citizens. They are trained to be caring and empathetic. They are taught to consider the needs of their community as a whole as well as the needs of the environment. At GIIS, our students participate in activities such as the Singapore Kindness Movement<\/a>, and they also learn to protect the environment by raising awareness<\/a> about the importance of sustainability.<\/p>\n \u200d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5dcd55e0046a8a43b6f6e2a1\/613b43400d5fcfbba7e3d545_IB%20pic%202.jpeg\")
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Caring<\/h3>\n