ASPECTS OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES

Question 1

primary education

Answer 1

read, write, calculate

Question 2

secondary education

Answer 2

understand/interpret others contributions; consume knowledge

Question 3

tertiary education

Answer 3

use past knowledge with new arguments/research; create knowledge

Question 4

Three Elements of University Education

Answer 4

1. know things (foundational knowledge)
2. know how to do things with what we know (foundational knowledge + universal skills)
3. do things (foundational knowledge+universal skills+personal characteristics)

Question 5

Competency Framework: Adaptability

Answer 5

• Improvise & demonstrate flexibility in order to move forward
• Being independent but not alone (obstacle course vs marathon)

Question 6

Competency Framework: Professional Attributes

Answer 6

• Demonstrate responsible behaviours, time management, work ethic, positive attitude
• Similar to “executive functions”
• Overlaps w/ Dr. Ivory’s material in Ch. 3