Activity 1

1. Below are a list of skills and abilities. Complete an audit of where you are now. Record this in your learning journal/portfolio.

Rate yourself (1=Not very well developed; 3=very well developed)

Skills and Abilities	1	2	3
Self-confidence			X
Take risks		X
Organise and plan			X
Manage Time		X
Make presentations			X
Act as a leader			X
Listen to others			X
Debate formally and informally	X
Take notes		X

Although it is important to identify where we are now, it is not enough to stop there. We need to reflect upon how we can develop the skills where we are less confident and how we can transfer the skills in which we are confident and competent.

Activity 2

Complete the audit below, using the information from the table above.

Recognition	Reflection	Action
Skills already developed	How will I use these	How do I know (evidence)**
Self Confidence	To get involved in class
Self-discipline	To be on time and complete work on time
Team work	To better my learning and get to know people
Act as a leader	To improve my confidence in leading
Computing Skills	To keep in the loop with updated features online and offline
Be Creative	To keep my lessons fresh and fun

** This section should be completed as you identify when/where/how you have used/developed these skills.

Part B – Activity 1

Recognition	Reflection	Action
Skills not yet developed	How will I develop these	How do I know (evidence)**
Act as a leader	Volunteer more in group situations
Organise and plan	Continue to be on time with classes and with work and organise my notes
Debate formally and informally	Listen to other opinions, but don’t be afraid to disagree and back up your answers
Think Critically	Continue to find something in my work in which I can improve or change, never settle for less than 100%
Generate new ideas	Research always, finding new ideas/inspiration to keep my work fresh and interesting