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)**
Team work	To communicate my own ideas in group situations as well as acknowledging what others say
Manage time	Making sure I am on time for all my lectures by knowing where i have to be and when i have to be there.
Takes Notes	Going back over the power points and filling in any gaps i missed on my notes in class.
Contribuate to discussions	In group situations making sure the i contribute my ideas and always get involved in the conversations taking place.
Listen to others	Being open to hearing new ideas and making sure they are taken on board when we are having discussions.
Set personal goals	Though out the year staying on top of work and looking at some of the extra reading to broaden my knowledge.

** 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)**