My Personal Skills: Online Unit 1

B. Managing My Learning

Activity 1

Recognition/ Reflection	Action
What helps my learning?	How can I utilise this?
Example: “Discussing the topic with others”	Set up a study group of like-minded peers Engage with the online community
Peer Assessment	Swap work with others to understand different perspectives Critically analyse in order to develop knowledge on the topic
Approaching different learning styles	By adapting different learning styles I will be fully to engage with my learning. Through doing this I will also be able to stay motivated and concentrated in classes.
Target Setting	This will allow me to achieve my targets and plan what is required in order to do so.
Group work	Participate in collaborative learning this will allow ideas to be shared and knowledge to be gained.
Reading prior to lessons	Researching and reading up on any relevant information before classes that will help my understanding.
Note taking	By taking organised notes and keeping them in separate jotters for separate topics. These will be easily referred back to when needed later.

Recognition/Reflection		Action
What hinders my learning?	How can I address this factor?
Example: “I’m easily distracted”	Study in a place where distractions are minimal· Read lecture notes before the lecture and then take notes lectures to keep me focused
Procrastination	When studying or taking notes make sure my phone is off and I am using my laptop for the right purpose Do the normal things e.g – clean my room before I begin to study
Overworking	Set goals in sets so that I can achieve bit by bit rather than rushing everything to get it all finished. Take regular breaks to ensure I stay focussed
Busy schedule	·Create a study timetable around any commitments so that the work is still able to be completed
Stress	When I ask others which reading or tasks they have completed and I haven’t I panic. I will begin to structure a plan of all the tasks that I need to complete
Self confidence	Build my confidence through various methods to ensure that I am able to particpate in all aspects of my learning
Lack of knowledge	·No one can engage with questions on a topic they have never been familiar with before. This is why it is vital for background reading.