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 | / | ||
| Take risks | / | ||
| Organise and plan | / | ||
| Manage Time | / | ||
| Make presentations | / | ||
| Act as a leader | / | ||
| Listen to others | / | ||
| Debate formally and informally | / | ||
| 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)** |
| Organise and Plan | Plan lessons | Preparation for interviews and dance. |
| Manage Time | Use own initiative when teaching lessons | Dance |
| Act as a Leader | Firm but fair and have a welcoming presence | Depute Captain |
** 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)** |
| Take notes | Work on listening skills | Miss out information during classes |
| Debate formally and informally | Learn of others in my course | Don’t think of two sides of an argument |
| Self-confidence | Put myself forward even if an answer is wrong | Scared to say an answer if it is wrong |
