THe qualities of the Liberally educated Person

 

Propensity for Engaging in Life-Long Learning

 

 

1.       Curiosity

 

Possible Indicators for establishing whether the student has met the learning outcome

 

a.        Student voluntarily seeks out new ideas, perspectives, information and experiences. 

 

b.        Student is responsive to opportunities and challenges.

 

c.        Student evaluates and adopts as appropriate new learning technologies.

 

2.        Self-Direction

 

Possible Indicators for establishing whether the student has met the learning outcome

 

a.        Student articulates personal strengths, weaknesses, and preferences as a learner.

 

b.        Student evaluates his or her learning needs against models of competent performance in various settings (e.g. academic, professional and social).

 

c.        Student takes personal responsibility for his/her own learning and development.

 

d.        Student sets goals to improve present performance and works toward their achievement.   

 

3.    Adaptability

 

Possible Indicators for establishing whether the student has met the learning outcome

 

a.        Student transfers learning from one situation to another.

 

b.        Student learns across different settings (formal, informal, experiential). 

 

c.        Student is strategically aware of social and economic trends impacting on self, family and community. 

 

d.        Student displays emotional control and resilience.

 

 

Qualities of the Liberally Educated Person