Nurturing generic capabilities through a teaching and learning environment which provides practise in their use |
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| Authors: | David Kember |
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| Institution: | (1) Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Room 302, Academic Building No. 1, Shatin, Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | Results from a programme level survey at a university in Hong Kong were used to select six departments which had good records
in developing graduate capabilities. Focus group interviews were conducted with students in the departments to discover which
capabilities students thought were important, how the capabilities were nurtured and the influence of the teaching and learning
environment on their development. Analysis of the data showed that the findings were consistent with a previous quantitative
model. Capabilities were developed if the curriculum made demands on students to practise the use of the capability. Intellectual
capabilities were nurtured through active learning experiences, performed in class or for assessment, which required the practise
of the capability. Communication and teamwork skills developed through group projects and activities in which communication
was practised. |
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| Keywords: | Generic capabilities Graduate attributes Teaching and learning environment Learning communities Nurturing capabilities |
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