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		2
Take risks	1
Organise and plan			3
Manage Time			3
Make Presentations		2
Act as a leader			3
Listen to others			3
Debate formally and informally	1
Take notes		2

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)**
Act as a leader	In groups I make sure everyone has an equal amount of work.
Organise and plan	For creating lesson plans.
Manage Time	To not be late and therefore not miss out on learning and getting information.
Listen to others	To learn from others and hear everyone’s opinion.

** 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	Research what I am going to speak about so that I am sure of myself.
Take risks	By forcing myself out of my comfort zone.
Make Presentations	By organising and doing research to make an informative presentation.
Debate formally and informally	Understand the terminology for different environments.
Take notes	Listen to key information to take notes.