Portrait of a Learner

Portrait of a Graduate

A DOVER GRADUATE DEMONSTRATES…
	Grades K-4	Grades 5-8	Grades 9-12
Global Citizenship and Character by	persisting through difficulties so that I can learn and practice skills to face challenging situations.	persisting through difficulties so that I can develop and use my skills to face challenging situations.	persisting through difficulties so that I can further develop and use my skill set to face challenging situations.
	approaching challenges with a growth mindset so that I can learn and grow from mistakes and challenges.	approaching challenges with a growth mindset so that I can consider challenges as a way to grow.	approaching challenges with a growth mindset so that I can perceive challenges as opportunities for continual growth.
	recognizing individual responsibility for learning so that I can identify purpose and enjoyment in learning.	assuming responsibility and taking initiative for learning so that I can find purpose and enjoyment in learning.	assuming responsibility and taking initiative for continued learning so that I can obtain professional and personal fulfillment.
	self-reflecting, managing emotions, and demonstrating responsibility so that I can develop confidence to do the right thing.	self-reflecting, self-regulating and demonstrating integrity so that I can build confidence with regard to strength of character.	self-reflecting, self-regulating and demonstrating integrity so that I can demonstrate strength of character in an honest and forthright manner.
	understanding how decisions made in the classroom, school, town, and family impact one another so that I can contribute positively to the school, and other larger communities.	understanding how local and global decisions have an effect on the democratic process so that I can contribute positively to the local and global community by engaging in civil participation.	understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions and participating in the democratic process so that I can seek out, speak up, and listen in order to contribute positively to local and global society.
	identify and define problems that impact people and the environment so that I can think of ways to improve the quality of life for self and others.	identifying, defining, and solving problems that impact human and environmental sustainability so that I can work to improve the quality of life for self and others.	identifying, defining, and solving problems that impact human and environmental sustainability so that I can intentionally strive to improve the quality of life for self and others.
	respecting the opinions of others so that I can understand that people will have opinions that are different from my own.	respecting diversity of opinions so that I can share opinions respectfully and listen to the opinions of others with an open mind.	respecting diversity of opinions so that I can share opinions respectfully and listen to the opinions of others with an open mind.
	developing compassion and empathy for others so that I can be kind and caring to others.	demonstrating compassion and empathy for others so that I can work towards understanding others by appreciating their struggles, traditions, and contributions.	demonstrating compassion and empathy for others so that I can strive to understand others by appreciating their struggles, traditions, and contributions.
Critical and Innovative Thinking by	asking useful questions so that I can be curious and enjoy learning.	asking relevant questions so that I can cultivate curiosity and remain open to continuous learning.	asking pertinent questions so that I can be intrigued by phenomena, deepen understanding, and motivate continuous learning.
	gathering and evaluating useful information so that I can make helpful connections to build understanding.	collecting, assessing, and analyzing relevant information so that I can make connections to create knowledge.	collecting, assessing, and analyzing relevant information so that I can construct meaningful knowledge.
	bringing together information from multiple sources so that I can think about different solutions and new ideas.	synthesizing information from multiple areas of study so that I can consider solutions and explore new ideas.	synthesizing information from multiple disciplines so that I can consider solutions and pursue novel ideas.
	thinking creatively and taking action so that I can grow my thinking and learn how it influences the thinking of others.	thinking creatively and taking action so that I can expand my thinking and understand its influence on others.	thinking creatively and taking action so that I can produce original ideas and solutions which impacts the thinking of self and others.
	reflecting on experiences so that I can think about future actions.	reflecting critically on experiences so that I can develop self-awareness while drawing upon the perspectives of others.	reflecting critically on experiences so that I can evaluate situations through multiple perspectives and influence future actions for self and others.
	thinking flexibly so that I can creatively solve problems.	thinking flexibly so that I can creatively solve increasingly complex problems.	thinking flexibly so that I can creatively solve complex problems which have lasting implications.
Collaboration by	listening actively so that I can begin to understand multiple perspectives.	listening actively so that I can perceive multiple points of view.	listening actively so that I can perceive multiple points of view and emotions and respond accordingly.
	giving and receiving feedback so that I can learn from others.	giving and receiving feedback so that I can grow from the perspectives of others.	giving and receiving feedback so that I can remain open to continuous learning.
	using conflict resolution skills so that I can explore multiple productive solutions and find a compromise.	using conflict resolution skills so that I can move forward with a productive solution.	using conflict resolution skills so that I can move forward with a compromise and seek help when needed.
	learning about cultures so that I can develop awareness of cultures including my own.	learning about and from other cultures so that I can respect others and engage with diverse communities.	seeking cultural understanding so that I can participate respectfully with all people as a global citizen.
	sharing ideas and listening to the ideas of others so that I can recognize the value in the contributions of myself and others.	understanding my strengths as well as the strengths of others so that I can support and value the shared work of a team.	demonstrating shared responsibility for collaborative work with diverse teams so that I can work productively as a team member.
Communication by	communicating purposefully so that I can begin to share ideas and information.	communicating effectively so that I can share ideas and information clearly.	communicating effectively so that I can share ideas and information with clarity and precision.
	knowing the audience so that I can adjust communication to share ideas clearly with others.	anticipate the needs of an audience so that I can communicate clearly to diverse groups.	adapting communication to the needs of an audience so that I can avoid miscommunication and ensure ideas are accessible to others.
	learning about the rights, responsibilities, and risks of living in a digital world so that I can begin to safely participate in a digital world with guidance.	understanding the rights, responsibilities, and risks of living in a digital society so that I can safely and effectively navigate an evolving digital world.	understanding the rights, responsibilities, and the risks of living in a digital society so that I can successfully navigate an evolving digital world.