{"id":12139,"date":"2022-10-04T18:42:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T10:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=12139"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:15:49","slug":"ib-learner-profile-series-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-thinker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/ib-learner-profile-series-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-thinker\/","title":{"rendered":"IB Learner Profile Series – What does it mean to be a Thinker?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking is considered an obvious component of learning, but what does it mean to be a thinker? Being a thinker is an important attribute in the IB Learner Profile. At OWIS, we define thinkers as those students who consider a problem from both the creative and critical perspectives, regardless of its complexity. In addition, thinkers are students who make reasonable decisions guided by their ethics and morals.<\/p>\n

In the classroom setting, thinkers are those students who are excited to engage in discussion and work through a complex question their teacher has presented. Not only are they ready and willing to share their thoughts and ask their questions, but they also are open-minded and empathetic as their classmates do the same.<\/p>\n

Essential Thinking Skills for Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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On the surface, thinking may seem like a basic function, but the most powerful thinkers have honed specific thinking skills that allow them to consider complex issues and develop innovative solutions carefully.<\/p>\n

These are the four types of thinking skills that students should develop throughout their educational journey:<\/p>\n