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
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| 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.
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| Listen to other | During working together
module. When getting feedback
from markers, lecturers and
teachers on placement.
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** 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 | ||
