Graduate Attributes
Graduate attributes
Graduate attributes are the skills, abilities, values, principles, and competencies
deemed necessary and significant by the university community and relevant
stakeholders to prepare a prospective graduate for their professional future.
Thus, these attributes must be strengthened for graduates through high-quality
and well-aligned academic programs.
Graduates must have and develop these qualities on their educational path and
use them beyond their educational journey into their professional career.
What is the purpose of identifying graduate attributes?
The graduate attributes are identified to strengthen graduates' excellence
by identifying and developing learning outcomes that prepare graduates
for the future.
This identification process follows the university's strategic objectives
and local trends (Saudi Vision 2030), the National Center for Academic
Accreditation and Assessment standards, the institutional accreditation
requirements, and the best international higher education practices.
What is the importance of identifying graduate attributes?
• Contribution to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly concerning education
development, high-quality university achievement, and the qualification of human capital
and knowledge;
• Realization of Majmaah University's vision of national and international leadership and
excellence, quality teaching, social responsibility, and the consolidation of university
values;
• Fulfilment of the institutional accreditation requirements and the provisions of the
National Centre for Academic Accreditation and Assessment;
• Alignment of program learning outcomes with local, national, and global labour market
requirements and needs;
• Alignment and enhancement of university curricula to meet development and labour
market requirements;
• Strengthening the quality practices of faculty members to achieve the intended outcomes
relevant to the graduates' attributes; and,
• Providing students with indicators of their progress in acquiring the graduate’s attributes
to qualify for their future career.
Identification of the Graduates Attributes
Analysing the current situation of labour market and higher education to develop a
roadmap for the project
Identifying the main attributes suggested by different primary sources: Saudi Vision
2030
• University's strategic plan
• Related sources including literature, national and international best practices
• 21st-century skills and competences
• The graduate attributes, according to the National Institutional Accreditation and
Evaluation Centre's recommendations
• Reports and studies on the labour market
• Graduates' attributes according to the Ministry of Education
Engaging the university community and stakeholder in determining the relevance
and significance of the graduate attributes at University
1. Academic leadership
2. Head of Department
3. Faculty members
4. Students
5. Alumni
6. Stakeholders
Graduate Attributes
The most significant attributes of graduates
a) Commitment to values, ethics and responsibility
1. Commitment to work ethics
2. Commitment to Islamic identity & Values
3. Social responsibility (Citizenship & community services)
4. Responsibility & accountability
b) Knowledge application and lifelong learning
5. Knowledge & extensive knowledge in the field of specialization
6. Self-learning & continual learning
7. The practice of knowledge and field skills
c) Active personality skills
1. Effective communication skills (verbal, written and technological)
2. Teamwork and leadership skills
3. Advanced interpersonal skills
4. Initiative and Determination
d) Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
5. Analysis and problem-solving skills
6. Critical thinking skills
7. Decision-making skills
The Graduate attributes of Majmaah University:
Code Attribute Description
Ability to think analytically and critically
Thinking and The ability to develop and introduce new methods and ideas that did not exist
UGA1
creativity The ability to solve problems in a systematic and scientific manner
The ability to make a decision.
Ability to communicate ideas, suggestions and information in a good written, audio and
Effective
UGA2 visual manner
Communication
The ability to use the basics and grammar of body language in an understandable manner
The ability to use technology efficiently in the field of specialization.
The ability to use technology efficiently in the field of communication.
UGA3 Technical Skills
The ability to use technology efficiently in the field of scientific research
The ability to safely practice the technique.
Ability to collaborate with the work team and perform all duties in an efficient manner.
Collaboration Volunteering and community service
UGA4 and community
participation The ability to deal with different types of challenges to maintain the sustainability of their
professional and social communities.
The ability to preserve cultural values and legacies, including those of
Majmaah University
UGA5 Professionality The ability to take responsibility
Entrepreneurship and leadership roles
Ability to appreciate and master work
The ability to discover information and use knowledge.
Exploration and self- The ability to search, investigate and access sources of knowledge
UGA6
learning The ability to sustain lifelong learning through openness towards knowledge
and making a difference in society.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation at Program Level
Program
(Mission- Program
Ojective- Students'
Outcomes)
Graduate Attibutes
Data & Reports
Faculty Report Analysis
Steakholders Feedback
Program Report Board of Advisors
Porgram and Experience
Surveys
Internal & External
Review
Evaluation
Recomendaitons and
Action Plan (Benchmarks & Standards
(Students' Outcomes,..)
Assessment and Evaluation at Course Level
Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes
by Direct and Indirect
Course Report
Assessment
using Rubrics
Evaluation
Recomendaitons and (Benchmarks &
Action Plan Standards (Students'
Outcomes,..)
The aim of the Course is to achieve Course Objectives
Teaching Assessment
Course Objective
Strategies Methods
Course Learning
Outcomes
Measurement of LOs
• Final exam has more precedence over Mid 1 and Mid 2 as in W16
better feedback can be measured compared to W8
• If two CLOs are referring to a PLO, Course Objective will help the
instructor to choose a CLO as PLO or take the average of CLOs
Teaching Assessment
Course Objective
Strategies Methods
Course Learning
Outcomes
Item Responsible Document
Course Objectives Department Course
Specification
Course Learning Outcomes Department Course Specification
Recommended Teaching Strategies Department Course Specification
Recommended Assessment Methods Department Course Specification
Used Teaching Strategies Instructor Course Report
Used Assessment Methods Instructor Course Report
Measurement of Course Learning outcomes Instructor Course Report
Course Report with Students Course Evaluation Instructor Course Report
Analysis using Rubrics and Action Plan Instructor Course Report
New Instructor: Take Course Specification and old Course Report from the Quality Coordinator
of your department
Objective: Teaching the students, the concepts, principles of operation, performance characteristics and
methods of control of the DC machines.
LO K1: Student should be able to describe construction, operation, methods of controlling of a DC machine
LO S1: Student should be able to solve problems related to construction, operation, methods of controlling of
a DC machine
LO S2: Student should be able to design a DC machine that meet specified needs related to construction,
operation, methods of controlling of a DC machine
Teaching Strategy: Lecture, Presentation by Student, Group discussion, Literature review, Case study, Project,
Research assignment, Seminars, Assignments, Microproject
Assessment Method: Quiz, Presentation, Question/Answer Session, Exams, Microproject, Behavior
observation and reports
Question: Sketch of a DC machine and label its parts clearly. Describe the role of split rings in DC machines.
Describe methods for control of a DC motor. Draw a connection diagram of DC machine with Ardunio.
Question: Calculate the developed torque and shaft torque, if the flux per pole is 15 mWb and its armature
circuit resistance is 0.5 Ω. A 220 V, 4-pole series motor with 600 conductors wave-connected supplying a load
of 7.5kW by taking 35 A from the motors.
Question: Design a DC motor which can develop a torque of 10 Nm. The available batteries system for this
DC motor is 24 V.
Rubrics for Analysis of a LO
Criteria S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 Average
Student can sketch a DC machine showing all parts 4 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 9.0
Student can label parts are labelled correctly 5 9 10 9 10 9 7 9 8.5
Student has knowledge of Split ring 6 10 7 10 8 10 9 10 8.8
Student has knowledge of current direction its effect 3 10 10 8 6 8 7 10
on flux direction and direction of force for a current 7.8
carrying conductor in magnetic field
Student knows methods to control a DC motor 4 10 5 3 6 4 6 8 5.7
Student knows features of Arduino that can be used to 5 10 7 9 5 9 5 9
control a DC machine
7.4
Student can draw a Arduino controlled DC motor 2 9 2 4 2 3 2 5 3.6
block diagram
