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.