7046EDN · Griffith University

Griffith Graduate Attributes
for Educators

Key attributes and sub-attributes shaping knowledgeable, ethical, and culturally responsive education graduates

6 Core
Attributes

Griffith University prepares influential graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to tackle global challenges and contribute to quality, inclusive, and lifelong education — aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

▸ The Six Core Graduate Attributes & Sub-Attributes
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Attribute 01
Knowledgeable & Skilled, with Critical Judgement
  • Comprehensive discipline knowledge & skills
  • Analyse & critically evaluate arguments and evidence
  • Interdisciplinary perspectives in teaching
  • Find, evaluate & apply information effectively
  • Apply professional knowledge in the classroom
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Attribute 02
Effective Communicators & Collaborators
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Use technological & creative media in teaching
  • Collaborate with students, families & colleagues
  • Foster inclusive dialogue in diverse classrooms
  • Build professional learning communities
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Attribute 03
Innovative, Creative & Entrepreneurial
  • Devise creative solutions to learning challenges
  • Apply research methodologies to teaching practice
  • Generate creative works & new perspectives
  • Manage professional career growth independently
  • Design engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences
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Attribute 04
Socially Responsible & Community Engaged
  • Ethical awareness & academic integrity
  • Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to real problems
  • Understand social, civic & human rights responsibilities
  • Promote sustainability in educational contexts
  • Engage meaningfully with school communities
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Attribute 05
Culturally Capable with First Australians
  • Awareness & respect for First Nations values & knowledges
  • Embed Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum
  • Build culturally safe learning environments
  • Acknowledge Country & support reconciliation
  • Challenge deficit thinking about First Australians
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Attribute 06
Effective in Culturally Diverse & International Environments
  • Interact successfully in linguistically diverse contexts
  • Apply global knowledge & perspectives to teaching
  • Support multilingual & EAL/D learners
  • Navigate cross-cultural communication with sensitivity
  • Prepare students for global citizenship
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Why These Attributes Matter for Educators

Education graduates who embody these six attributes are equipped to navigate the complexities of 21st-century classrooms — fostering critical thinking, cultural responsiveness, ethical practice, and lifelong learning in every student they teach. These attributes are deeply interconnected, forming the foundation of a reflective, socially just, and professionally capable educator.

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Critical
Thinking
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Ethical
Practice
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Cultural
Responsiveness
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Collaboration
& Community
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Innovation
& Creativity
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Sustainability
& Global Citizenship
Griffith University griffith.edu.au/the-griffith-graduate
Griffith Graduate Attributes Framework (2024)
7046EDN Research, Reading & Writing in Education