Overview
Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) was created in 2007 to enhance
university-level education to meet the ever- changing demands of
industry, community and globalisation. TGC outlines the core knowledge,
skills, abilities and qualities that students will develop at Taylor’s
University regardless of their programme of study.
In a highly competitive and challenging 21st century workplace,
graduates who are skilled will be relevant, responsive and work-ready to
start ahead and stay ahead in the global marketplace.
A Taylor’s graduate who is equipped with TGC is not only readily
adaptable to the changing workplace environment, but he/she also has the
ability to take on new tasks and jobs successfully.
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on
ensuring that each student is able to acquire and demonstrate
discipline-specific knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills.
Impact on students
Every effort to instill TGC, whether in academics or
extra-curricular activities, is significant in helping our students
cultivate the competencies they need to be competitive in the working
world upon graduation.
Academics in each school are responsible for embedding TGC in their
teaching and learning activities. This is implemented at the module and
programme levels through curricular design that involves mapping
learning outcomes in relation to TGC, assessing TGC achievement and
tracking student development. Evaluation and review mechanisms will be
enhanced through regular audits and curricular review processes.
The university’s Student Support Services instills TGC in students at
the co-curricular and extra-curricular levels. There are many
opportunities for development university-wide, such as opportunities for
development university-wide, such as international collaborations,
fairs, community service initiatives, sports and recreational
activities, competitions, internships and other personal and
professional development activities.
The Integrated Teaching and Life-long Learning Centre at Taylor’s
(INTELLECT) will monitor the implementation of TGC, as well as provide
support and develop resources for stakeholders within the university to
drive the TGC plan to its fulfillment.
With their valuable real-world input, employers in our Industry Advisory
Panel, as well as our alumni network and business partners from varied
industries also have a key role in keeping our strategic plan relevant,
current and grounded in industry expectations.
Our students are at the centre of this plan. It is our hope they will
take responsibility for consciously developing their own graduate
capabilities and learning to demonstrate those important capabilities
through reflection, portfolios and ultimately, a TGC Award.
The 8 Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
KNOWLEDGE |
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Able to put theories into practice |
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Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study |
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Understand professional practice within the field of study |
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LIFELONG LEARNING |
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Learn
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| Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively |
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| Be intellectually engaged |
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THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS |
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| Think critically and creatively |
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| Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions |
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
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| Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes |
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INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS |
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| Understand team dynamics and mobilise the power of teams |
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| Understand and assume leadership |
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INTRAPERSONAL
SKILLS |
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| Manage oneself and be self-reliant |
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| Reflect on one’s actions and learning |
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| Embody Taylor’s core values |
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CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVES |
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| Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives |
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| Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement |
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DIGITAL
LITERACY |
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Effective use of ICT and
related technologies |
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