Problem Solving, Analyzing & Decision Making

1.1  Recognize problems.

1.2  Define the aspects of problems.

1.3  Formulate questions.

1.4  Find and access information.

1.5  Evaluate the relevance of information for a given situation.

1.6  Compare alternatives.

1.7  Make reasoned arguments leading to rational solutions.

1.8  Justify these solutions.

1.10 Recognize the wider implications of specific knowledge.

1.11 Adapt solutions to suit varied situations.

Instructional Design & Development

2.2  Apply systems theory and systems analysis techniques to instructional design situations in distance education.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

4.1 Write clearly and in a style appropriate to purpose.

4.3 Justify and defend your ideas orally and in writing in meetings, forums, seminars, exams and other contexts.

4.4 Support the learning of others when involved in teaching, mentoring, moderating, or demonstration activities.

4.5 Participate effectively in collaborative group activities.

4.7 Work cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals both within the university and/or in the workplace.

4.8 Organize, and convey your ideas effectively through a range of communication skills and work collaboratively and in teams.

Research

5.1 Frame research questions.

5.2 Apply theoretical considerations to proposed research.

5.3 Access and critically evaluate sources and content for quality, applicability and relevance.

5.4 Critically review literature both broadly and in-depth.

5.5 Formulate questions and reasoned arguments, learning to rational conclusions.

5.6 Summarize and synthesize information with a view of pursuing deeper understanding.

5.7 Effectively communicate information, arguments, and analyses in the discipline of distance education, in a variety of forms, to suit different contexts and audiences.

5.8 Critically analyze the issues and discuss the wider implications affecting the use of information. Conduct effective interviews for research purposes.

5.10 Describe and adhere to ethical practices and institutional policies throughout the research process.

Management Organization & Leadership

6.1 Analyze the current and future climate of the distance education and distance learning industry, and formulate strategies to respond to that climate.

6.2  Describe the business and administrative functions in distance education organizations and discuss how business decisions affect financial and non-financial work results.

6.5 Manage workload, other commitments, and information needs within time and structural constraints (in both personal and team management situations).