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21st Century GraduateThe Student
Joy ElliottAberdeen University Students’
Association
Phillip WhyteUniversity of Strathclyde Students’
Association
The 21st Century Student Widening Access Articulation Routes Transitions
Secondary – Tertiary FE – HE UG – PG
International, Part-time, Mature
The 21st Century Student
Autonomous learning enabled through personal development
Co-production by equal stakeholders = Distinct learner voice
A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch, Assistant professor of
cultural anthropology at Kansas State University and two hundred Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology 2007 students
Students are thinking about the 21st century
A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch, Assistant professor of
cultural anthropology at Kansas State University and two hundred Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology 2007 students
A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch, Assistant professor of
cultural anthropology at Kansas State University and two hundred Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology 2007 students
A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch, Assistant professor of
cultural anthropology at Kansas State University and two hundred Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology 2007 students
A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch, Assistant professor of
cultural anthropology at Kansas State University and two hundred Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology 2007 students
A Vision of Students Today by Michael Wesch, Assistant professor of
cultural anthropology at Kansas State University and two hundred Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology 2007 students
How Students See the 21st Century
We need an education for the 21st Century
We need to create an education for the 21st Century
Education will create our 21st Century
How Students See the 21st Century Graduate
Graduates that meet skills shortages – vocational (skills)
Graduates that build capacity in “world class research” (Knowledge)
Graduates that actively contribute to the economy
How Students See the 21st Century Graduate
Graduates who can learn in different ways and through different mediums
Graduates who are far more multi-disciplinary
Graduates who are more aware of consequences, impact and stakeholders in their field
How Students See the 21st Century Graduate
Graduates who are able to meet 21st century IT needs
Graduates who are able to develop 21st century IT solutions
Graduates who are able to continue learning new 21st century IT developments
What are students and Students’ Associations doing
Skills training and articulation Work-based learning, industrial
exposure, entrepreneurship, and business skills
Co-curriculum Developing co-creators Developing and supporting
global citizens
Students as co-creators in the Graduates for the 21st Century Graduate Enhancement Theme
Student members of institutional teams
The value of Students’ Associations
The student on the ground
Students and the 21st Century Graduate
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