Annex 2
SP Graduate Attributes
Sample Learning Outcomes
1
Competence
1.1
1.2
Achieve competence in domain knowledge & skills
Apply knowledge & skills in work and in continuing education
[SLOs as specified in the course curriculum programme (e.g., the module documents)]
2
3
Communication and Teamwork
2.1
Communicate effectively
2.1.1 Analyze the communication situation (e.g., in terms of purpose, audience and context
(PAC))
2.1.2 Plan communication in terms of objectives, content, platform and structure
2.1.3 Read critically and select relevant content
2.1.4 Identify and choose appropriate communication structure and style
2.1.5 Use appropriate audio and/or visual support (e.g., podcast, vodcast, tables and charts,
sketching and drawing, models)
2.1.6 Write and speak clearly and concisely
2.1.7 Use oral and written styles appropriate to PAC
2.1.8 Organise information in a logical sequence
2.1.9 Use appropriate nonverbal communications (e.g., posture, gestures, eye contact)
2.1.10 Demonstrate active and empathetic listening in a range of communication situations
(e.g., working in teams, responding to questions)
2.1.11 Ask and answer questions appropriately
2.2
Work effectively in teams
2.2.1 Identify team roles and stages of team formation
2.2.2 Identify goals and agenda
2.2.3 Apply team ground rules
2.2.4 Apply facilitation and conflict resolution strategies
Creativity, Innovation and Enterprise
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
Apply critical and creative thinking skills in problem solving
Use a range of critical thinking skills (e.g., analysis, comparison and contrast, inference
and interpretation, and evaluation)
Use the creative thinking process (e.g., generating possibilities, incubation, illumination)
Identify barriers to effective thinking (e.g., traits, dispositions, working memory,
perception, lack of information)
Identify contradictory perspectives and underlying assumptions
Use metacognition in monitoring the quality of personal thinking
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Able to develop products, processes and services, in a business or entrepreneurial context
3.2.1 Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities to develop products, processes and/or services
3.2.2 Use a range of critical and creative thinking approaches (e.g., Design Thinking, Systems
Thinking) and tools (e.g., Brainstorming, Mindmapping)
3.2.3 Reframe and take a range of different perspectives
3.2.4 Identify the business focus in the design of products, processes, or services
Ethics and Responsibility
4.1
Apply knowledge of sound values and ethics to professional and personal life
4.1.1 Identify the need for values and ethical codes of conduct
4.1.2 Compare and contrast value systems and ethical codes of conduct
4.1.3 Analyse the impact of values and ethical codes of conduct on personal and professional
behavior
4.1.4 Use ethical reasoning on issues relating to human conduct in personal and professional
contexts
4.1.5 Demonstrate behaviour consistent with agreed codes of ethics and value systems
4.2
Exercise social responsibility towards the community
4.2.1 Identify behaviors that demonstrate social responsibility
4.2.2 Explain the need for social responsibility towards the community
4.2.3 Participate in activities that promote community wellness
4.3
Understand the impact of professional activity in the societal and global context, and the
need for sustainable development
4.3.1 Explain professional goals, roles and responsibilities
4.3.2 Explain the impact of professional activity on the environment e.g., ecological, social,
economic, culture, systems
4.3.3 Analyse possible impact of engineering across environmental systems
4.3.4 Explain the need for Sustainable Development
4.3.5 Identify possible solutions to support Sustainable Development
Global Mindset
5.1
Appreciate cross-cultural and global issues
5.1.1 Explain the concept of culture and how it affect societal practices (e.g., laws,
regulations, social conduct)
5.1.2 Identify the main agents of socialization that form cultural practices
5.1.3 Infer the impact of beliefs and perceptions on behavior
5.1.4 Compare and contrast a range of cultural practices and their impact on human conduct
and communication
5.2
Able to adapt to social and economic developments internationally
5.2.1 Define globalization
5.2.2 Identify factors that contribute to globalization
5.2.3 Compare and contrast perspectives on globalization
5.2.4 Identify the social, economic and environmental impact of globalization
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Personal and Social Effectiveness
6.1
Able to engage in lifelong learning
6.1.1 Identify key aspects of the learning process
6.1.2 Analyse own emotions and their potential impact on behavior and self development
6.1.3 Analyse factors that promote and inhibit effective learning and self development
6.1.4 Use a range of learning strategies and skills (e.g., goal setting, learning plans,
organizing/summarizing information, receiving feedback) for effective learning and
time-resource management
6.2
Achieve personal competence in an area of interest beyond the chosen field of study
6.2.1 Prepare a learning plan for achieving a personal competence goal(s)
6.2.2 Monitor and review own learning and competence development
6.2.3 Evaluate competence attainment in terms of goal(s) set and strategies employed
6.3
Develop compassion, versatility and resilience
6.3.1 Identify the impact of different people’s behavior on personal perception and
feelings
6.3.2 Analyse the consequences of one’s actions on others’ perception and feelings
6.3.3 Display empathy and respect for others
6.3.4 Display versatility and resilience in work activities
6.4
Able to maintain physical, emotional and social well-being (e.g., healthy life-style; worklife balance)
6.4.1 Manage own emotions (e.g., difficult feelings, anxiety, anger)
6.4.2 Identify ways to enhance physical well-being
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