The IB Learner Profile with Kialo
Kialo is designed to teach students critical thinking, collaboration, and civil discussion — goals which strongly align with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum’s emphasis on inquiry and intercultural understanding. From Theory of Knowledge to foreign languages, Kialo is a natural addition to the IB teacher’s toolbox.
Activities on Kialo strongly support the IB program’s goals of developing inquiring, knowledgeable, reflective, and communicative citizens. Across the curriculum, Kialo helps students develop the attributes they need to successfully meet the IB learner profile, equipping them with the skills they need to succeed in the IB program.
Critical Thinkers
Map Arguments, Master Reasoning
Kialo’s pro/con structure guides students to develop arguments along meaningfully connected lines of reasoning. Students deepen their understanding in order to draw thoughtful conclusions.
Global Citizens
Explore Perspectives to Build Empathy
As a tool designed for respectful debate, Kialo can help develop empathy and intercultural understanding. Students can analyze global issues, exploring a diverse range of perspectives as they do.
Skilled Communicators
Express Ideas with Precision
Kialo is a space for students to engage thoughtfully with their peers. The format encourages them to articulate their viewpoints via clear, concise claims directly responding to the ideas of others.
Independent inquirers
Curiosity Fueled by Debate
Discussions on Kialo are interactive activities powered by student curiosity. Participants pursue their own lines of inquiry — conducting research, evaluating evidence, and interrogating arguments.
See for yourself the difference Kialo can make in the classroom!
