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.

 

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