Reflective Essay on Developing Skills and Approaching Future Challenges

This reflective essay discusses the development of skills during a module and reflections on approaching future challenges in university courses. It covers topics such as learning as a learner, conflict resolution, research skills, communication skills, and expectations of university courses. The essay also includes references to relevant books and journals.

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REFLECTIVE ESSAY
MODULE:FYO26
PREPARING FOR
SUCCES
KNOWLEDGE AND
CREATIVITY

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................ 3
MAIN BODY.................................................................................................................................................. 3
TASK 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
How and why you have developed as a learner during this module.......................................................3
TASK 2.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Further reflections on how to approach future challenges and expectations of university course ........4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................. 6

INTRODUCTION
Starting a uninteresting after a long break is quite challenging as one have to
go through several development (Simpson, 2018). While moving through this term I
have studied a module i.e. FY026 which supported my knowledge and skills in
several areas that I haven't learnt before. My last school was in Romania to which I
belongs where I got Romanian baccalaureate. Under this module we have delivered
a group presentation which supported me in developing several skills such as
Referencing, Swot analyse, CV writing and interviews,group presentation,
Transferable skills,Reflection, formal and informal emails Thinking into Character
(TIC). As a result of attaining this coursework I become able to acquire skills like
These all skills will support me gaining good grade from my coursework memory
skills, analytical skills, avoiding plagiarism, the art of reflection, research skills, team
work,communication skills ( verbal, non verbal, written) conflict resolution skills CV
writing skill etc. This report is presented in two sections such as a description
regarding the skills developed by me throughout this model and future challenges
and expectations that I go through while this module.
MAIN BODY
TASK 1
How and why you have developed as a learner during this module
This remains a greater experience for me to become a part of this coursework
as it supported me with the development of large number of skills. I was assigned
with a group presentation where we have to work as a team in order to deliver the
presentation. There was a group of 4-5 members that all are different in term of their
skills and capability which was a challenging factor as each individual was different
in term of their perception and way of performing work (Goswami and Bryant, 2016).
This in turn also sometimes results into the conflict among the team mates but while
going through these conflicts we started discussion the dispute among rest of the

team, members which supported me in developing the skill of conflict resolution. As
at the time of conflict I use to have a personal discussion with the members and
then try to bring a solution that brings benefit to both parties which supported in
developing a skills or knowledge regarding the manner in which conflicts must be
resolve. But on the other side it is also an favourable condition for me as it supported
us to share knowledge and understanding of one another so that each one be able
to learn new things. In order to work over this project we are required to gather
larger amount of information so that the criteria of assignment can be meet.
For this we performed detailed instigation over internet which supported me in
developing my researcher skills where I learnt to gather and analyse the information
in best possible manner to conclude the finding. In addition to this I also came to
learn about several tools and techniques that can be used by a researcher in order
to gather the information in more efficient manner. Despite of this I also came to
know about the importance of referencing as it supported in presenting the
authenticity of project by presenting the sources through which data is gathered.
Along with this when we work at our place we use to emailing the essential contents
to one another and sometimes email it to my seniors in order to take their view point
toward it. This supported me in getting some knowledge about the actual difference
between the format of formal and informal emailing pattern that are mainly used in
corporates which will support me in future practices. In addition to this I become able
to develop my communication and team working skills while working within group
that are very crucial for a better career.
TASK 2
Further reflections on how to approach future challenges and expectations of
university course
Enrolment to this university brings up several benefits to me in term of my
personal as well as academical development. Before getting admission to this
course I had a little knowledge about the academic writing as well as university
requirement. There academics writing is basically refers to the way of expressing
which is used by a researcher in order ton define about the intellectual boundaries of

discipline along with their expertise area (Hartley,James Academic writing, NEW
YORK, ROUTLEDGE,2008)’. My previous education experience was not much good
as I come up with poor knowledge regarding the higher education term. Therefore It
remain very essential for me to come in contact with terms to which I have not much
understanding and another improvement that I want from this course of mine is to
learn English language which act as a barrier for me. My expectation toward this
university while taking admission is to become able to get some assistance which
support me in my personal development by developing several kind of employability
as well as academical skills so that I can pursue my career goal in efficient manner.
By taking admission to this course I have experienced these expectations to be
converted into reality as the development of these skills are becoming visible in my
work. This is because by taking participation in the activities of this coursework I
become able to develop several skills and capabilities such as researcher skills,
communication, presentational, team work, Referencing, Reflection etc. that will
support in getting a future progress. As per the St. Marie's university returning back
to the education after long break remains a daunting experience for many people
(Luiz Adrian, Zeszotarski and Ma, 2015). So if one is feeling overwhelming by
returning to the university be assured that no one is alone here as there are number
of people having same issues and they get required assistance throughout the
course.
Apart from above discussion in order to deal with future challenges I will work
hard and remain focused toward the university course and its modules which support
me in developing my skills and knowledge to deal with challenges. In addition to this
I have decided to indulge with some interactive session with my team mates for
discussion future challenges that will keep us aware about the future and possible
actions that we can take in order to overcome them. Despite of this I will also interact
and discuss about it with my teachers as they will support me with appropriate
guidance to deal with issues so that we become able to get succeed in this course
work.
CONCLUSION

From the above mentioned report it can be summarised that learning is an
essential part of an individual's life as it support them in performing work in effective
manner by having a continuous improvement over existing work. The academic skills
for an individual plays a crucial role as it act as a base for further employability skills
by developing the mind as well as capability of an individual to perform critical task in
more informative and sequential manner that brings out positive outcome.
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Books and Journals
Simpson, O., 2018. Supporting students in online, open and distance learning.
Routledge.
Goswami, U. and Bryant, P., 2016. Phonological skills and learning to read.
Routledge.
Luiz Adrian, J. A., Zeszotarski, P. and Ma, C., 2015. Developing pharmacy student
communication skills through role-playing and active learning. American
journal of pharmaceutical education. 79(3). p.44.
Koekoek, J. and Knoppers, A., 2015. The role of perceptions of friendships and
peers in learning skills in physical education. Physical Education and Sport
Pedagogy. 20(3). pp.231-249.
Akgunduz, D. and Akinoglu, O., 2016. The Effect of Blended Learning and Social
Media-Supported Learning on the Students' Attitude and Self-Directed
Learning Skills in Science Education. Turkish Online Journal of Educational
Technology-TOJET. 15(2). pp.106-115.
Nisbet, J. and Shucksmith, J., 2017. Learning strategies. Routledge.
Virtanen, A. and Tynjälä, P., 2019. Factors explaining the learning of generic skills: a
study of university students’ experiences. Teaching in Higher
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Lawanto, O., Santoso, H.B., Lawanto, K.N. and Goodridge, W., 2017. Self-regulated
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