Module: (FY027) Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility
CW1 - Portfolio
Student’s Name:
LSST ID Number:
BNU ID Number:
Lecturer’s Name:
Submission Date:
Table of Contents
1 Introduction Page No.
2 Mini project workshops attended and how they contributed towards the development of my
Social and Ethical Awareness and Responsibility.
3 Importance and value of the Appendices (12 Documents) that I have compiled and provided as
part of my portfolio
4 Conclusion
5 References
6 12 Appendices for the Portfolio
Appendix 1 Personal Development Plan
Appendix 2 Personal SWOT Analysis
Appendix 3 Reading Log
Appendix 4 Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshops) relating
to Social and Ethical Awareness and Responsibility.
Appendix 5 Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
Appendix 6 Communication Skills: Identification of the most effective skills
Appendix 7 Social and Ethical Awareness Attributes: Comparison between Good and Bad
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Attributes.
Appendix 8 Academic Writing Skills
Appendix 9 Employability Skills
Appendix 10 Notes on Reflection
Appendix 11 Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Appendix 12 Action Plan on a specific academic or professional goal you aim to achieve
1. Introduction:
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2. Answer to the question: Specify the mini project workshops that you attended and explain how and why
they contributed towards the development of your social and ethical awareness and responsibility. (500
words)
3. In a paragraph or two explain the value or usefulness of the Appendices (12 Documents) that you have
compiled and provided as part of your portfolio.
4. Conclusion:
5. References:
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6.12 Appendices for the Portfolio
APPENDIX 1: My Personal Development Plan
My Full Name:
Title of Course I’m Enrolled For:
Name of Institution:
Level at which I am Currently
Studying:
Start Date:
End Date:
My Reasons/Motivation for Doing
this Course:
Objectives for my personal Actions required to Support and/or Timeframe Estimated date
development achieve my objectives resources I need of completion /
achievement
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APPENDIX 2: My Personal SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS (strong points) WEAKNESSES (weak points)
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2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
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OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS (potential losses
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2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
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APPENDIX 3: Reading Log
READING LOG
DATE TITLE AUTHOR TIME SPENT NUMBER OF
PAGES READ
APPENDIX 4: Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshops) relating to Social and Ethical
Awareness.
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Caption Caption
APPENDIX 5: Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
6:00 AM
7:00 AM
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8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
12:00 PM
1:00 AM
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APPENDIX 6: Communication Skills: Effective vs Ineffective Communication
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
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2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
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BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
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APPENDIX 7: Social and Ethical Awareness Attributes: Comparison between good
and bad practices.
No. GOOD ATTRIBUTES No. BAD ATTRIBUTES
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2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
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APPENDIX 8: Academic Writing Skills:
Select from the following list, any three skills that you have learnt from the lessons
and workshops that you have attended; and briefly state the BENEFITS you have
gained from learning the said academic skills:
Referencing
Summarizing
Paraphrasing
Editing of text
Data analysis
Creating a Table of Contents
Interpreting feedback given by your lecturer; and acting on it
Using punctuation marks correctly
Understanding verbs that are commonly used in Assignments;
Reflective writing
Any other academic skill.
1 Academic Skill 1 Strong points Weak points
(advantages) (disadvantages)
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me->>>>>:
2 Academic Skill 2 Strong points Weak points
(advantages) (disadvantages)
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Benefit(s) of this skill to
me >>>>>:
3 Academic Skill 3 Strong points Weak points
(advantages) (disadvantages)
Benefit(s) of this skill to
me>>>>>:
APPENDIX 9: Employability Skills:
No. Specific skill you’ve acquired How does it raise your chances of getting your
during lessons or workshops desired job?
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APPENDIX 10: Notes on Reflection
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Define the concept of “Reflection”; and provide details of your OBSERVATIONS,
EXPERIENCES and LESSONS learnt, and how these changed your
PERSPECTIVE on specific matters; and made you a better person.
APPENDIX 11: Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT DETAILS:
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
EDUCATION (Name and year of Institution attended):
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
REFERENCES:
APPENDIX 12: An Action Plan for achieving a specific academic or professional
goal of your choice.
Pick any goal from the following list and create an Action Plan for achieving it:
Completing your studies (diploma or degree) within a record time.
Completing your Research Report (e.g. IBL) within a specified period of time.
Finding and completing on time a Work-Based Learning Placement within the
specified period of time.
Seeking and finding employment (a job) at the end of your studies.
Any other appropriate goal within the academic or employment environment.
Action For Achieving a Specific Goal
Date:
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My Name:
Course enrolled for:
Level of study:
GOAL to be accomplished:
Actions I need to take in order
to accomplish my Goal:
Resources / support / backup
that I need:
Timeframe:
Success criteria or indicators:
(How will you know when you’ve
achieved the goal)
Review / evaluation:
(Identify some benefits of achieving
your goal; as well as some obstacles
that hinder your further progress)
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