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 |
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2 |
3 |
| Self-confidence |
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| Take risks |
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| Organise and plan |
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| Manage Time |
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| Make presentations |
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| Act as a leader |
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| Listen to others |
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| Debate formally and informally |
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| Take notes |
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)** |
| listening | when working with peers and others in the community | I will know by how others respond to me and if I have taken in what others are saying. |
** 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)** |
| organise and planning | by planning in advance to ensure I have time to complete tasks. | I will know by my work being handed in on time and being on top of my work load. |
