Consideration of Graduate Capabilities

Educ 399 – Tabitha Johns #41120817

Element 1: Discipline specific knowledge and skills

I take with me Intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding and subject specific content in the Key Learning Area’s of Mathematics, English, Science, HSIE, PDHPE & Creative Arts. I demonstrate professional technical competence and meet professional standards.

Element 2: Critical, Analytical and Integrative ThinkingI am capable of reasoning,

questioning and analyzing, and of integrating and synthesizing learning and knowledge from a range of sources such as The NSW Curriculum K-6, learning objects and web resources for lesson activities which I critique for effectiveness . I think independently.

Element 3: Problem Solving and Research Capability

I am capable of researching, analyzing and interpreting and accessing data and information in various forms such as picture books, marking rubrics, journal articles and texts. I can draw connections across fields of knowledge and diagnose and solve problems.

Element 4: Creativity and Innovation

I am capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge, I am imaginative and open to experience at work and in the community.

Element 5: Effective Communication

I have developed the ability to communicate and convey my views in forums effectively and with different audiences. I am capable of reading, listening, questioning, gathering and evaluating information resources face to face and online.

Element 6: Engaged, Ethical Local and Global citizensI am a graduate who is aware of

indigenous perspectives and of national historical contexts. Aware of the challenges of contemporary society, I have a respect for diversity, am open minded, sensitive to others and open to other cultures and perspectives. I am helping to participate in creating a wiser society by helping to shape the minds of future generations.

Element 7: Socially, Environmentally Active & Responsible

I am socially and environmentally aware and have respect for self and others. I work with others as a leader and a team player; I am informed and active in moving society towards sustainability.

Element 8: Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and InitiativeI have emotional intelligence and

interpersonal skills and demonstrate common sense in both my personal and professional judgment. I have initiative am capable of assessing risk and handle ambiguity and complexity with logic, reasoning and maturity. As my practicum reports show, I am flexible towards adapting in changing environments.

Element 9: Commitment to continuous learningI am a graduate who is committed to

continuous lifelong learning. I have an enquiring mind and a natural curiosity which leads me to pursue knowledge. I will continue to pursue learning in my career and participate in this world. I am capable of reflecting on my own experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them and growing personally, professionally and socially.