Ethos of Polytechnic Educators

Polytechnic educators are expected to enhance learners’ learning experiences, contribute to their holistic development and to prepare them to be workplace ready.

The T&L ethos of polytechnic educators, which defines the desired culture and mindset of the professional community of polytechnic educators, is given below.

Role modelling and upholding the professional values and behaviours of both the discipline and the teaching profession
Enhancing the curricula and students’ learning through active engagement with the industry, institutes of higher learning and other key stakeholders
Creating a climate that instils the confidence to learn and a desire for lifelong learning
Engaging actively in continual professional development to enhance T&L and discipline capabilities
Contributing to the Teaching & Learning development of colleagues and the education community