What's the Point?

Ken Kay has been an education researcher and technologist for nearly four decades. In this article, he presents a graduate profile that focuses on developing "cognitive, personal, and interpersonal competencies" as the main benchmark of success for students (shown in graphic below). He also elaborates on steps anyone can take to implement a graduate profile, including questions to determine the competencies focused, and ways to build momentum in the community.

Questions:

• What are the most important cognitive capacities that should underpin your students’ learning across their classes and through their school experience?
• Which personal competencies are valued most at home and at school?
• Which interpersonal competencies are the most essential for collaboration and community in your school spaces?