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)**
Teamwork	During group tasks I will use teamwork to work together and share and listen to ideas.
Organise and plan	I will keep my notes, work and important documents organised and will plan ahead so I don’t miss anything.
Takes notes	Going back over the powerpoints and adding any details I might have missed from class.
Listen to others	I will Listen to other people’s opinion even if I think differently as it will widen my knowledge.
Set personal goals	During the year I will set goals such as reading texts outside the reading list and keeping on top of work.
Manage time	I will always know where I need to be and when and leave time for the work set.

** 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)**