Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties) (GC-EDLD) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties) develops the following set of key transferable skills:

• Critical reasoning and thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Evidence based decision making
• Creativity and innovation
• Teamwork and professional collaboration
• Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
• Active and participatory citizenship.

Academic distinction

• Graduates will develop an in-depth knowledge of their specialist disciplines and skills in examining issues with multiple disciplinary perspectives. Graduates are critical, creative thinkers with strong reasoning skills. They can apply knowledge, information, and research skills to complex problems in a range of contexts and are effective oral and written communicators.

Active citizenship

• Graduates will engage with contemporary local, national, and global issues. They have a high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics, and the environment. Graduates are aware of the social and cultural diversity in communities and can work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. They have an understanding of and deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture, and values.

Integrity and self-awareness

• Graduates are motivated, self-directed, and well-organised, with the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities. They can work effectively both independently and in groups. They are also highly self-aware and reflective, with skills in self-assessment, and place great importance on their personal and professional integrity.