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 |
| Work under pressure | yes | ||
| Set personal goals | yes | ||
| Manage time | yes | ||
| Make presentations | yes | ||
| Contribute to discussions | yes | ||
| Use technology | yes | ||
| Think critically | yes | ||
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)** |
| Set personal goals | To push myself to get the best grade I possibly can | |
| Manage time | I will manage my time to ensure all work is completed for the given deadline. | |
| Work under pressure | Working under pressure will be important when on placement, but I will also be under pressure to ensure all assignments are completed on time | |
** This section should be completed as you identify when/where/how you have used/developed these skills.
