TGC - Taylor's Graduate Capabilities

As what I have mentioned in my title, I would like to share about TGC, which is Taylor's Graduate Capabilities. What is TGC? What are the importance of TGC to all Taylor's students?

And all the information below I have gotten them from Taylor's Handbook 2013 (https://portals.taylors.edu.my/bpmapp-upload/download/fstore/0a6349170e5e237b_-224e4c68_13c63dc8365_7e96?fileKey=/fstore/0a6349170e5e237b_-224e4c68_13c63dc8365_7e96/Taylor%27s%20Student%20Handbook%202013%20%28TCSJ%29-%20General%20Information.pdf)


WHAT IS TGC?

The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s College is focused on developing the Taylor’s 
Graduate Capabilities (TGC) in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive 
capabilities and soft skills of our graduates.

Importance of TGC:  to ensure that Taylor’s graduates are capable in the following areas :

1. DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
 Has a sound understanding of foundational concepts and theories in subject area.


2. COGNITIVE CAPABILITIES
 Foundations and skills for lifelong learning - Learns autonomously; is able to acquire and 
manage information, comprehends a wide variety of literature and has an awareness of 
contemporary global issues.

 Problem-solving skills - Defines issues or problems well; analyses problems comprehensively; 
applies knowledge effectively and applies theory to practice; is able to think critically and 
arrive at workable and effective solutions.

3. SOFT SKILLS
 Communication skills – Speaks and writes well; is able to organize, synthesize and present 
information effectively

 Interpersonal skills - Understands team dynamics, the power of teams and teamwork; Works 
with others in a team; is able to assume leadership in small and/or big groups

 Intrapersonal skills - Manages time effectively; Understands the role of personal image and 
professionalism at work; Works independently in context of tasks to be completed

 Cosmopolitan thinking and intercultural competence – Forms opinions and articulates views 
from a global perspective; Has an awareness of and sensitivity to cross-cultural differences;

 Technology savvy – Competent in executive keyboarding; effectively uses ICT and related technologies,


So where am I now?

1. Discipline-specific knowledge
- I understand what lecturers taught in class and able to attempt past year questions based on the knowledge I have gained.

2. Cognitive capabilities
- I am training myself not to rely too much on the lectures and notes only, but to read up more information and look up for videos and diagrams online in order to enhance my understanding towards the topic.
- I am also adjusting myself to think critically to solve the questions rather than waiting for the lecturers to give answers and explanations. 

3. Soft skills
- My class is having presentations, discussion groups and Jigsaw Learning Style especially during Chemistry lessons. I was given chances to speak up in front of my classmates and present my information correctly to my classmates.
- I take part in many social activities organised by clubs such as WACKY and Leo Club. I have visited the orphanges three weeks ago and learnt to communicate with kids. I also helped in organising Leo Club's Installation Day and I have learnt how important teamwork is in order to put an event into success.


Frankly, I think I am still on my way gaining the skills and knowledge listed above. I will try my best to achieve all the capabilities that I should have on me when I graduate from Taylor's College next year!