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 |
| Personal Skills | Work under pressure | Flexibility
Self discipline Take risks |
Self Confidence
Set personal goals Share opinions confidently |
| Interpersonal Skills | Team work
Act as a leader Negotiate |
Take responsibility
Build social networks Manage time |
|
| Communication Skills | Make presentations
Debate formally and informally |
Listen to others
Take notes Write for academic purposes |
Contribute to discussions
Converse confidently |
| Technical Skills | Computing skills
Be creative Use technology |
||
| Intellectual Skills | Problem solve
Generate new ideas Think critically Evaluate information |
Work on own initiative
Organise and plan |
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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)** |
** This section should be completed as you identify when/where/how you have used/developed these skills.
| Recognition | Reflection | Action |
| Skills to be developed | How will I develop these | How do I know (evidence)** |
