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			3
Take risks	1
Organise and plan			3
Manage Time			3
Make presentations		2
Act as a leader		2
Listen to others			3
Debate formally and informally	1
Take notes			3

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)**
Self confidence	To make new friends and be able to speak up during group decisions.
Organise and plan	To ensure I dedicate enough time to my studies but also make space to experience university life.
Manage time	To make sure I complete all tasks on time and still engage in further reading and reflection.
Listen to others	Learn new ideas and skills from people from a wide variety of different backgrounds to enhance my learning.
Take notes	To make sure I gain the most from lectures, understand the content and add my opinions.

** 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 risks	To step outside my comfort zone and not be afraid to make mistakes.
Debate formally and informally	Develop the skills to allow me to share my opinions on different subjects in different settings.