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The ideal graduate is one that acknowledges that he/she is a life long learner that seeks to give and in-turn receive from the environment in which they live.
They understand the importance of finding a balance: not giving too much of themselves and not taking too much for themselves. The post graduate path that they choose will foster their desire to find the best career/occupation for them to grow as a person and become a productive member of society.

Growth Mindset
The ideal graduate has certainly had his/her share of struggles. Such struggles have likely left more questions than answers for him or her, but they have better understanding of what it means to have perseverance, passion, and purpose as a result. Although they know that not all situations and experiences will be ideal, they also have developed respect for learning from negative experiences and using them to their advantage.

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The ideal graduate should be capable of metacognitive thinking . Therefore they should adept at self assessment, self correction, and should understand why they think what they think.  This will allow for problem solving, development of effective strategies and evaluation of the outcomes.

K-12 teachers can foster these skills by engaging lessons that require the usage of project based learning, modeling and prototype testing.

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The ideal graduate should be equipped to take on complex and challenging tasks and to see them to their completion. There should be a determination to face all obstacles by engaging in modification, flexibility and adaptation. There should be a " don't quit' attitude .

K12 Teachers can foster this "don't quit" attitude by providing challenging lessons and projects that will require students to persevere, adapt and modify tasks to achieve the required goals and objectives.

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The ideal graduate should have a broad vision and be able to strategize solutions to problems from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Teacher can foster these skills by providing opportunities for students to  engage in interdisciplinary project based learning.

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The ideal graduate should be aware of issues that impact their community and culturally responsive to their diverse community members.

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An ideal graduate should be someone who is able to think critically and problem solve. Someone who creatively approaches issues and problems with the goal of coming up with solutions. Someone who is competitive in a global society.

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Beyond academic skills, someone who has learned to make ethical choices and who is ethical in their dealings with others. Someone who values collaboration and community building.

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Strategies for Developing Ideal Graduate

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Strategies for Developing Ideal Graduate

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The structures we set up in our learning spaces should provide students opportunities to speak, collaborate, make decisions and reflect on the ethical nature of their decisions. We should provide opportunities to engage in rigorous content AND revisions for improvement. This allows for developing grit and a growth mindset.

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The ideal graduate is capable of incorporating those critical thinking skills and applying them within their community. He/she will embody a teamwork mindset that incorporates motivation, knowledge of specific content areas, follow through or completion of projects. This individual will be able to think for themselves and always have a desire to learn and improve upon self. The ideal graduate will be a model within their community and is an asset to society and our nation as a whole.

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An ideal graduate knows his/her learning style. This person is able to identify the best way he/she learns and understands the learning environment. The graduate has the ability to think critically in any subject matter or task presented. This person values accountability and self-awareness. The ideal graduate knows he/she needs this information to be successful in an academic environment.

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An ideal graduate effectively communicates and collaborates with others in his/her environment. They think independently and are equipped to meet challenges or unexpected changes in the learning environment.

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An ideal graduate is equipped with numerous skills. This person possesses emotional intelligence, adaptability, and time management skills. He/she has leadership, listening, organizational, and problem-solving skills. They are able to use their skills to be successful in an academic setting.

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The ideal graduate cares about his/her impact on the community. They have a desire to influence others in a positive way. The graduate shows integrity in front of their peers and when no one is around. They understand the value of being a lifelong learner. He/she sets realistic goals and achieves them accuracy.

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As teachers, we must guide our students to develop life skills that they can use in school and in life. We must hold students accountable at all times. Persistence is a skill that will help students in their academic journeys. Teachers must lead by example and continue to expose our students to 21st century skills.

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The ideal graduate is able to complete daily work task by using resources around them to learn. They are able to think critically, solve problems, research, and communicate ideas via written or oral expression. They are open to learning new concepts and seek to stay current in their fields of interest. They are self motivated and have a natural curiosity about life. They care about the world around them, therefore they have a willingness to ask questions. They seek fairness, equality, and are aware of how their actions and lifestyle impacts others. Above all their ability to think critically equips them to solve the problems facing the world.

Educators can foster this in students by creating a space where students work collaboratively. This collaborative work should include multiple step questions that are open ended. Teachers have a duty to share knowledge without personal opinion about other cultures within the world. They also have a duty to display empathy and understanding to those who are different from themselves, as students will learn from their model. Students should be allowed to express themselves with a variety of tools not just through traditional paper pencil methods. Teachers have a obligation to expose students to life outside their community. Teachers can also foster the ideal graduate by having a open mind to new ideas and becoming a model of what life long learning looks like.

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The idea graduate should also be flexible.  As we've witnessed in the past year, things can change and quickly.  It is important that our graduates are flexible in their plans and outlook on life.  Sometimes, life throws us a curveball and we have to still be willing and able to hit the ball, risk striking out, or at least the very least giving it a bunt.  They also must understand that once in a while it is totally fine, to do absolutely nothing and wait for the "right" thing to do or needs to be done (no matter how difficult. 

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The idea graduate should also be flexible.  As we've witnessed in the past year, things can change and quickly.  It is important that our graduates are flexible in their plans and outlook on life.  Sometimes, life throws us a curveball and we have to still be willing and able to hit the ball, risk striking out, or at least the very least giving it a bunt.  They also must understand that once in a while it is totally fine, to do absolutely nothing and wait for the "right" thing to do or needs to be done (no matter how difficult. 

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The ideal candidate has grit and growth mindset that will enable them to be successful both in school and in the workplace. They should have the confidence to undertake challenges willingly in spite of the obstacles they may face. They can persevere through different challenges and be willing to reflect to make improvements.