Allowing students a voice in identifying the attributes that they have excelled in
In the example below, the student being recognized made amazing progress in the striking and fielding unit. When I asked which learner profile attribute was most important in him being successful, he first thought open-minded, but later changed it to risk-taker. When I recognized his efforts and explained to the class why he was being given the award, he had a smile that beamed from ear to ear. His picture is now up on the Learner Profile in Action in PE display board in the elementary hallway for all to see.
As teachers we can recognize students by telling them which attribute that we think that they have demonstrated, but I feel that it is more effective to get them to identify the attribute for themselves. Doing so creates a more authentic connection to the learner profile.