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The GEL should be able to communicate with his students in an emphatic, sympathetic, patient
and understanding manner without bias or prejudice. He should be able to complete his tasks as
accurately and thoroughly as possible. The GEL should approach the co-operative education
process in a mature and efficient way. When the need arises, the GEL must be assertive without
being unfriendly or dishonest
The GEL should be able to co-operate with the other role players in the co-operative education
process. He should be flexible when it comes to change or the consideration of other people's
ideas, and be resilient if he experiences negative feedback or circumstances.
An effective GEL can persuade the students, employers or the academic institution to contribute
positively to the co-operative education programme by being optimistic and enthusiastic about it
He should be able to negotiate with the role players to ensure that the co-operative education
programme is implemented successfully.
The GEL is aperson that has the ability to make decisions on his own without being under constant
supervision. He should be able to manage conflict situations, especially when he is under pressure
to complete certain tasks.
It is expected of the GEL to organise his environment with the help of effective planning and time
management It is possible that the GEL may be criticised by other people in his work environment
In situations like these he should be able to listen and evaluate what has been said and accept the
criticism as something that can be helpful in the completion of his duties.
The GEL should be willing to tackle and solve problems when they arise and still be able to
motivate the people in his environment By having these personalit} traits and abilities, the GEL will
command the professional respect of his peers and be accepted as a member of the faculty by his
colleagues.
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