Places thought above skills and knowledge, can think in context
- Able to evaluate the relevance of all information gained
- Gradually adopts a unique personal way of thinking and develops it further
- Considers all things in a broader context
- Retains a fresh and open attitude towards new stimuli, broadens their own horizons and pushes their own limits
- Is interested in principles and logic and does not accept dogma or ideology; is willing to challenge their own thoughts
- Accepts mistakes as a natural part of the learning process
- Searches for a better solution, understanding that life evolves and information is ever changing
- Is ready to give up their own ideas and solutions if others come up with an improvement
- Considers the development of critical analysis to have the highest priority, followed by skill levels and then by knowledge
Understands education as a useful tool for grasping the world
- Knows that the world of today is rapidly changing and it is in our best interest to adapt to such changes
- Understands that education is about knowing how to manage ourselves both inwardly and outwardly in life
- Perceives lifelong education not as a cliché, but rather, as the most efficient way of reaching our goals
- Feels that to keep improving and acquiring new skills and knowledge is natural and in harmony with what being human means at its highest potential
- With self- reflection, over time, they discover their own special interests and fields of future expertise
Believes in being the creator of their own life and understands the world as a living organism which is always developing
- Knows his or her goals and pursues them
- Accepts responsibility for all actions; realizing they are a part of a bigger whole
- Is independent, has original ideas and remains flexible
- Can admit to not knowing
- Accepts the world as it is, realizing one can proactively make changes
- Understands self- reliance, knowing we have the capability to solve our own issues with or without the help of others
- Reflects on and responds to the consequences of their own actions
- Prefers action to talking
- Has fun discovering the world
Is interested in themself, others and life in its entire breadth and depth
- Respects their own needs and considers the needs of others, finds ways to connect the two while remaining true to one’s self
- Realizes their own self worth and that of others and can identify their place in the bigger world picture
- Understands that some things cannot be achieved alone and can gain support while working within society
- Is inspired and enriched by the give and take of cooperating with others and taking part in projects
- Seeks creative solutions that not only serve their own interest, but may be beneficial to others
- Respects and questions the set rules and principles; with understanding that we work within a system that is bigger than ourselves
- Knows their own position in society, recognizing we are all part of a greater whole
- Appreciates other points of view as a healthy exchange of ideas