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	During discussions to be able to put my point of view across
Manage Time	To create my own timetable of not only when I am attending set classes but also when I will spend time reflecting on what I have learnt
Act as a leader	If others may be struggling during a group task then I can take responsibility and guide them
Listen to others	To ensure everyone’s views are heard and no one feels ignored

** 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)**
Debate formally and informally	Actively take part in class discussions and start conversations out with the classroom environment
Think critically	Always give reasoning and back points up with evidence where possible when making judgements
Generate new ideas	Communicate with others and read articles that can show me new ideas and perspectives
Build social networks	Communicate with my peers in class and online through Glow Blogs