Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Extract from the University of Western Australia Strategic Plan
(in accordance with Academic Council Resolution 73/02)

Students at The University of Western Australia are encouraged and facilitated to develop the ability and desire:

to master the subject matter, concepts and techniques of their chosen discipline(s) at internationally-recognised levels and standards;
to acquire the skills required to learn, and to continue through life to learn, from a variety of sources and experiences;
to adapt acquired knowledge to new situations;
to communicate in English clearly, concisely and logically;
to acquire the skills needed to embrace rapidly-changing technologies in a global environment;
to think and reason logically and creatively;
to undertake problem identification, analysis and solution;
to question accepted wisdom and be open to new ideas and possibilities;
to acquire mature judgement and responsibility in ethical, moral, social, and practical, as well as academic matters;
to work independently and in a team;
to acquire cross-cultural and other competencies to take a citizenship and leadership role in the local, national or international community.

July 2002

Educational Principles