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 |
| take risks | ———- | ||
| flexibility | ———- | ||
| team work | ———- | ||
| act as a leader | ———- | ||
| negotiation | ———- | ||
| debate formally and informally | ———- | ||
| use technology | ———- | ||
| organise and plan | ———- | ||
| work under pressure | ———- |
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 |
| What helps my learning? | How can I utilise this? |
| Example: “Discussing the topic with others” | · Set up a study group of like-minded peers· Engage with the online community |
| Being tidy | · Ensure my desk is cleared for working· Using my drawers to keep all units separate |
| Working in a quiet place | · Working in my room during the day when my flatmates are at lectures· Using the library when the flat becomes too noisy |
| Keeping up to date with work | · Ensuring that I write all TDTs in my diary· Doing tasks as soon as I get in from lectures while they are fresh in my mind. |
| Prioritising tasks | · Using a prioritising list to ensure that I do most important tasks first· Ensuring that I know when all the deadlines are for my tasks |
| Taking small breaks | · Use a timer to ensure I remember to take breaks· Use a timer to ensure I don’t take too long a break |
| Recognition/Reflection | Action | |
| What hinders my learning? | How can I address this factor? | |
| Example: “I’m easily distracted” | · Study in a place where distractions are minimal· Read lecture notes before the lecture and then take notes lectures to keep me focused | |
| Procrastination | · Have a plan on what I am going to do and stick to it· A “do to list” | |
| Texting friends and family | · Keeping my phone on my bedside table away from my desk· Turn it downwards and on silent | |
** This section should be completed as you identify when/where/how you have used/developed these skills.
