Teacher Education Focus

• In-depth knowledge and skills for contemporary teaching and learning pedagogies;

• Content knowledge which aligns with teacher education;

• Awareness of student needs and diversity; and

• Promotion of principles of gender equity, special and social inclusion.

English Language Proficiency

• English language competency in writing, reading, comprehension, speaking and listening skills; and

• The ability to use english language domains competently in specialised disciplines.

Ethics and Professionalism

• The professional attitude that is practised at the workplace including; punctuality, respect for others, professional attire and sober habits;

• Uphold moral and ethical professional principles;

• Imbue ethical principles in both study and workplace environments; and

• Ability to discern and differentiate between right and wrong behaviour.

Academic Excellence

• In-depth knowledge and relevant skills in a particular discipline or professional area;

• Ability to engage in independent self-directed and lifelong learning;

• Literate in digital and communication skills and technologies; and

• Possess research and problem solving skills.

Global Leadership and Networking

• Promote National and Global interests over self-interest for nation building;

• Possess effective intra and interpersonal communication skills;

• Display transformational leaderships skills;

• Demonstrate effective leadership, management and administrative principles; and

• Foster local and international networking and team building skills.

Critical Thinking and Creativity

• Demonstration of intellectual curiosity;

• Ability to analyse issues critically;

• Ability to make informed decisions; and

• Possess interdisciplinary skills, principles and values.

Awareness of PNG and Pacific Cultures

• Understand and appreciate diverse Pacific cultures;

• Practice multiculturalism within a diverse society;

• Share social and appropriate cultural knowledge and values; and

• Preserve appropriate cultural practices for societal sustainability.