Portrait of a Learner
A DOVER GRADUATE DEMONSTRATES…
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Grades K-4 |
Grades 5-8 |
Grades 9-12
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Global Citizenship and Character by
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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Critical and Innovative Thinking by |
asking useful questions so that I can be curious and enjoy learning.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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demonstrating shared responsibility for collaborative work with diverse teams so that I can work productively as a team member. |
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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. |
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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. |