IB Reflection Vocabulary Survey

Please describe your understanding of these key vocabulary words related to the IB unit reflections.


  1. 1. Central idea
    a. This term is totally new to me
    b. I’ve heard or seen this term, but I’m not sure what it means
    c. I know one definition or could use this term in a sentence
    d. I know several ways this could be used


  1. 2. Transdisciplinary theme (Who We Are, Where Are We in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Organize Ourselves, Sharing the Planet)
    a. This term is totally new to me
    b. I’ve heard or seen this term, but I’m not sure what it means
    c. I know one definition or could use this term in a sentence
    d. I know several ways this could be used


  1. 3. Transdisciplinary skills (Social Skills, Communication Skills, Thinking Skills, Research Skills, Self-management skills)
    a. This term is totally new to me
    b. I’ve heard or seen this term, but I’m not sure what it means
    c. I know one definition or could use this term in a sentence
    d. I know several ways this could be used


  1. 4. Learner profile (Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators, Knowledgeable, Risk Taker, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective)
    a. This term is totally new to me
    b. I’ve heard or seen this term, but I’m not sure what it means
    c. I know one definition or could use this term in a sentence
    d. I know several ways this could be used


  1. 5. Action
    a. This term is totally new to me
    b. I’ve heard or seen this term, but I’m not sure what it means
    c. I know one definition or could use this term in a sentence
    d. I know several ways this could be used