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 | X | ||
| Take risks | X | ||
| Organise and plan | X | ||
| Manage Time | X | ||
| Make presentations | X | ||
| Act as a leader | X | ||
| Listen to others | X | ||
| Debate formally and informally | X | ||
| Take notes | X |
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)** |
| Self confidence | Being able to confidently present lessons without self-doubt | |
| Working under pressure | By being calm and productive in high pressure situations | |
| Set personal goals | By setting achievable goals which will not only encourage productivity but also creating motivation to complete | |
| Organise and plan | By being able to organise lessons effectively but also being able to plan for things to go wrong | |
| Share opinions confidently | By being able to discuss opinions to get my point of view across confidently | |
| Team work | By being able to work between CLD, social work and the school to provide the best experiences for children |
** 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)** |
| Computing Skills | Practicing using computer programmes and solving issues on my own | |
| Use technology | Using new and upcoming technology and finding ways to make new technology easier to use | |
| Negotiation | Practice negotiation techniques in and out of the classroom | |
| Take risks | Take more small risks, then progress to larger risks as I get more comfortable | |
