PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE TRANS-DISCIPLINARY TRANSFER GOALS
1. AGILE THINKER · Definition Learners exhibit metacognitive, dialectical thought and higher order thinking skills. · Transfer Goals Learners will: 1. gain knowledge, apply analytical skills, and comprehend and evaluate situations to come up with creative solutions 2. look at issues from multiple perspectives 3. be flexible critical thinkers exhibiting a growth mindset by looking and reflecting on learning experiences 4. be entrepreneurial, innovative design thinkers and risk takers 2. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR · Definition Learners exhibit communication skills when they convey messages verbally and non-verbally and express themselves confidently. · Transfer Goals Learners will: 1. listen carefully, speak and write clearly 2. use a variety of conventional and unconventional methods and materials to communicate 3. actively collaborate and engage in team building activities 4. be able to communicate in two languages or more 3. SELF-DIRECTED/INDEPENDENT LEARNER · Definition Learners exhibit self-management skills when they have autonomy over their own learning. · Transfer Goals Learners will: 1. take initiative, be resilient and be perseverant in completing tasks 2. engage in challenging activities that involve voice and choice in what they want to learn and how they learn it 3. continuously reflect on their learning and take action accordingly 4. exhibit organizational skills (physical, emotional and social) 5. make informed choices and be accountable for their actions 4. ACTION-ORIENTED RESEARCHER (COMMITTED RESEARCHER) · Definition Learners exhibit an inquisitive attitude that consists of demonstrating an analytical mindset and methodical actions. · Transfer Goals Learners will: 1. formulate a question and identify a problem 2. observe, plan, collect and collate data, organize data and present data 3. check data for authenticity and credibility 4. exhibit academic honesty 5- implement solutions to real life problems 5. GLOBALLY MINDED CITIZEN (PRINCIPLED AND GLOBAL CITIZEN) · Definition Learners exhibit ethical behavior and global minded tendencies. · Transfer Goals Learners will: 1. exhibit a sense of justice, empathy and acceptance/tolerance 2. exhibit honesty in dealing with others 3. understand, respect and value cultural diversity and view points 4. care about the community and engage in community enhancing activities 5. be aware of individual, local and international world issues
1. AGILE THINKER
· Definition
Learners exhibit metacognitive, dialectical thought and higher order thinking skills.
· Transfer Goals
Learners will:
1. gain knowledge, apply analytical skills, and comprehend and evaluate situations to come up with creative solutions
2. look at issues from multiple perspectives
3. be flexible critical thinkers exhibiting a growth mindset by looking and reflecting on learning experiences
4. be entrepreneurial, innovative design thinkers and risk takers
2. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Learners exhibit communication skills when they convey messages verbally and non-verbally and express themselves confidently.
1. listen carefully, speak and write clearly
2. use a variety of conventional and unconventional methods and materials to
3. actively collaborate and engage in team building activities
4. be able to communicate in two languages or more
3. SELF-DIRECTED/INDEPENDENT LEARNER
Learners exhibit self-management skills when they have autonomy over their own learning.
1. take initiative, be resilient and be perseverant in completing tasks
2. engage in challenging activities that involve voice and choice in what they want to learn and how they learn it
3. continuously reflect on their learning and take action accordingly
4. exhibit organizational skills (physical, emotional and social)
5. make informed choices and be accountable for their actions
4. ACTION-ORIENTED RESEARCHER (COMMITTED RESEARCHER)
Learners exhibit an inquisitive attitude that consists of demonstrating an analytical mindset and methodical actions.
1. formulate a question and identify a problem
2. observe, plan, collect and collate data, organize data and present data
3. check data for authenticity and credibility
4. exhibit academic honesty
5- implement solutions to real life problems
5. GLOBALLY MINDED CITIZEN (PRINCIPLED AND GLOBAL CITIZEN)
Learners exhibit ethical behavior and global minded tendencies.
1. exhibit a sense of justice, empathy and acceptance/tolerance
2. exhibit honesty in dealing with others
3. understand, respect and value cultural diversity and view points
4. care about the community and engage in community enhancing activities
5. be aware of individual, local and international world issues