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

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)**
organise and plan	to show good time management and prioritisation of tasks
time management	to get tasks done on time and at a good standard
make presentations	to show and teach my understanding of the content
listen to others	to get other opinions and different viewpoints on matters
take notes	to support my learning and ensure I have good knowledge on subjects

** 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)**
self confidence	voice my opinions with confidence
take risks	learn to be more confident in decisions
act as a leader	by using more of my initiative
debate formally and informally	by sharing my opinions with confidence and build my negotiation skills