Faculty of Education
Graduate Profile
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
2011
Introduction
The Graduate Profile is a statement of the generic and specific attributes and skills of graduates of
the programme including the body of knowledge attained (CUAP Functions and Procedures, 20132014). The framework for graduate outcomes in the Graduate Profile may vary depending on the
award, however attention should be paid to the development in graduates of lifelong learning skills.
A Graduate Profile may contain the personal attributes, interactive attributes and specific
programme attributes which should ideally be displayed by graduates.
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
The vision of this programme is to educate people so they excel in becoming knowledgeable,
inspirational and ethical teachers and ultimately leaders in education. Graduates will understand the
contributions that quality education can make to enriching individuals and society.
Life-long Learning Skills and Attributes of Graduates
Graduates will have:
 specialist content and curriculum knowledge
 pedagogical knowledge, including a deep and contemporary knowledge of education,
philosophical concepts and approaches necessary for quality teaching and learning
experiences
 pedagogical content knowledge that will enable them to transform content, curriculum and
pedagogical knowledge into effective and powerful learning activities, and establish
environments responsive to the needs and characteristics of diverse learners
 an understanding of learning as a life-long process, of child development, and of the social
contexts in which children live
 an understanding of the broader socio-critical context of education, both nationally and
internationally, to help equip them to respond critically and ethically to the complexities of
teachers’ roles
 knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and culturally responsive pedagogies including the
ability to utilise te Reo me nga Tikanga Māori
 an understanding of and the ability to enact the professional role of the teacher in the context
of legal, ethical and other professional responsibilities
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the ability to critically reflect and address educational challenges in order to improve
teaching and enhance children’s learning
a critical appreciation of the role, and the uses of research to enhance teaching and learning
Dispositions/Attitudes
The following include some of the dispositions/attitudes which will be evident in the philosophies
and/or actions of successful graduates.
 A passion for teaching.
 A commitment to life-long learning.
 A willingness to reflect on and improve own teaching.
 A willingness to consider feedback and act on this when appropriate.
 A belief that teaching is a profession that requires a knowledge and acceptance of ethical
and legal responsibilities.
 A belief that all children have something to contribute.
 A belief in child and family/whanau involvement in decision making and goal setting.
 A belief that teachers make a positive difference to children’s learning and development.
 An acknowledgement that learning is enhanced when experiences build children’s
competence and confidence.
 An appreciation of the uniqueness and similarities of each child’s learning.
 An appreciation that teaching is influenced by personal attitudes and values.
 An appreciation of the importance of positive professional relationships with colleagues.
 A commitment to biculturalism and the Treaty of Waitangi.
 A commitment to social justice and inclusion.
 A commitment to education for a sustainable environment.
 Respect for all children and whanau.
This Graduate Profile is reviewed annually and was last reviewed in 2013.
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