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 | Not very well developed | ||
| Take risks | developed | ||
| Organise and plan | very well developed | ||
| Manage Time | very well developed | ||
| Make presentations | developed | ||
| Act as a leader | developed | ||
| Listen to others | very well developed | ||
| Debate formally and informally | developed | ||
| Take notes | developed |
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)** |
| Take Risks | To experiment with different learning techniques and activities in the classroom. | |
| Organise and Plan | To plan activities and lesson plan while keeping on top of work. | |
| Manage Time | To ensure deadlines are met and work is kept on top of. | |
| Make presentations | For presentations as a lesson in the class room as well as assessment for the course. | |
| Act as a leader | While working in groups to ensure someone is leading the activity and to have a level of control in a classroom environment. | |
| Listen to others
Debate formally and informally
Take notes |
While working in groups to allow everyones idea to be heard and while working alongside other professions.
While working in groups to discuss ideas and issues.
Taking notes to gather important information in classes for the course and taking notes while on placement to help gain experience. |
** 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)** |
| Self confidence | Continue to gain experience in the situations i lack confidence and having an increased responsibility in order for my confidence to grow. | |
