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Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life Dr Krista DeLeeuw Graduate Attributes Project Officer

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Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life. Dr Krista DeLeeuw. Graduate Attributes Project Officer. Graduate attributes in the curriculum. Required in all course proposals Explicit and implicit. Sixth Century Courses. Interdisciplinary Innovative teaching. Co-Curriculum. Societies and clubs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life

Dr Krista DeLeeuwGraduate Attributes Project Officer

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Graduate attributes in the curriculum• Required in all

course proposals• Explicit and implicit

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Sixth Century Courses• Interdisciplinary• Innovative teaching

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Co-Curriculum• Societies and clubs• Placements• Mentoring• Representatives • STAR Award• ...

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Personal Tutors• All undergraduate

students, all academic staff (> 50% FTE)

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Academic excellence

Critical thinking and effective communication

Learning and personal development

Active citizenship

www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes

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www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes

Academic excellence

• In-depth and extensive knowledge, understanding and skills at internationally-recognised levels in their chosen discipline(s)

• A breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills beyond their chosen discipline(s)

• An ability to participate in the creation of new knowledge and understanding through research and inquiry

• A contextual understanding of past and present knowledge and ideas

• An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to question accepted wisdom and to be open to new ideas

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www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes

Critical thinking and effective communication

•A capacity for independent, conceptual and creative thinking•A capacity for problem identification, the collection of evidence, synthesis and dispassionate analysis•A capacity for attentive exchange, informed argument and reasoning•An ability to communicate effectively for different purposes and in different contexts•An ability to work independently and as part of a team•A diverse set of transferable and generic skills

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www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes

Learning and personal development

• An openness to, and an interest in, life-long learning through directed and self-directed study

• An awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses,

• A capacity for self reflection, self discovery and personal development

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www.abdn.ac.uk/graduateattributes

Active citizenship

• An awareness and appreciation of ethical and moral issues

• An awareness and appreciation of social and cultural diversity

• An understanding of social and civic responsibilities, and of the rights of individuals and groups

• An appreciation of the concepts of enterprise and leadership in all aspects of life

• A readiness for citizenship in an inclusive society

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The Project

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A reflective tool

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Simple, concrete and credible

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Engaging staff, students, and employers

• Video archive

• Rubrics

• Interactive events

Engaging academics, students and employers

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‘It does what it says on the tin. Very informative way to let many different

audiences learn more about GAs.’

‘A good approach and very

worthwhile.’

‘I liked the website; it will be a fantastic

resource.’

‘The BGAtL website is a brilliant resource I wasn’t

aware of before.’

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Engaging staff, students, and employers

• Video archive

• Rubrics

• Interactive events

Engaging academics, students and employers

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Rubrics are:degree level performance descriptors

http://boliver.ning.com

• Progressive development

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Rubrics are:degree level performance descriptors

http://boliver.ning.com

Explanation / analysis of issues and use of evidence

Reflection on learning and engagement with feedback

Influence of context and assumptions

Conclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences)

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Rubrics are:degree level performance descriptors

Evaluation of the literature

Development of a research question

Interpretation and analysis of research findings

Problem solving

Year 1:Demonstrates the ability, under supervision, to select a suitable methodology for empirical study.

Year 4:Demonstrates the ability to consider several potential research methodologies for empirical study. Uses knowledge of literature and research question to utilise most appropriate method, while remaining aware of the potential strengths and weaknesses of their choice.

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Diamond Nine

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How might you use these resources?

www.abdn.ac.uk/bgatl

Dr Krista [email protected]

Bringing Graduate Attributes to Life