TGC's and Graduate Qualities

TGC's and Graduate Capabilities

On the first day of MPU studies, the students were taught of the Taylor's Graduate Capabilities. We were then asked to compare the qualities that we thought graduates should have with the TGC's. 

The 8 TGC's are : 

a) Discipline specific knowledge :    Able to put theories into practice

                                                        Understand ethical issues in the context of 

                                                        the field of study                    

                                                     Understand professional practice within the                                                             field of study

b)  Lifelong learning                    :       Learn independently                           

                                     Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise                                                  information effectively

                                                           Be intellectually engaged

c)  Thinking and problem solving :       Think critically and creatively

                                                           Define and analyse problems to arrive at                                                                         effective solutions

d) Communication skills              :     Communicate appropriately in various settings                                                                       and modes

e) Interpersonal skills                   :     Understand team dynamics and mobilise the                                                                      power of teams

                                                             Understand and assume leadership

f) Intrapersonal skills                   :        Manage oneself and be self-reliant

                                                             Reflect on one’s actions and learning

                                                             Embody Taylor’s core values

g) Citizenship and global perspective : Be aware of and form opinions from diverse                                                                       perspectives

         Understand the value of civic responsibility                   and community engagement

h) Digital literacy                         :     Effective use of ICT and related technologies

Comparison 

Qualities	Reason	Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities
TIME MANAGEMENT	Graduates will not procrastinate and will persevere in completing tasks	DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE -Able to put theories into practice -Understand professional practice within the field of study
CRITICAL THINKING	Graduates know how to apply their knowledge productively and can self-study	LIFELONG LEARNING - Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively      -Be intellectually engaged
HIGH EQ	Graduates can recognise and understand their skill at dealing with other people’s emotional states	THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING -Think critically and creatively      -Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions
SPEAKING ABILITY	Graduates know how to convey messages suitably	COMMUNICATION SKILLS -Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes
PEOPLE SKILLS	Graduates can work effectively in a team and be able to communicate well with colleagues and clients	INTERPERSONAL SKILLS -Understand team dynamics and mobilise the power of teams        -Understand and assume leadership
SELF MANAGAMENT	Graduates can focus on their goal and will not be distracted	INTRAPERSONAL SKILLS -Reflect on one’s actions and learning
GOOD LISTENER	Graduates can value other people’s opinions, view matters from different aspects and emphatise with others	CITIZENSHIP AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES -Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives -Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement
TECHNOLOGICALLY SAVVY	Graduates will adapt easily and  may gain more knowledge	DIGITAL LITERACY -Effective use of ICT and related technologies