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)**
Self-confidence	When delivering lessons during placements. In group discussions
Organise and plan	When planning lessons during placement. Making study plans.
Act as a leader	Delivering lessons. During group tasks when I feel my strengths can be utilised.
Listen to other	During working together module. When getting feedback from markers, lecturers and teachers on placement.

** 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)**
Take risks
Manage Time	Becoming more disciplined when studying. sticking to study plans.
Make Presentations
Debate formally and informally	Become more actively involved in class discussions and debates.
Take Notes