Developing as a Learner and Reflecting on Future Challenges at University

Preparing for Success
at University:
Knowledge and
Creativity Reflective
Essay

Table of Contents
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
Developing as a learner (How and why you have developed as a learner during this module?)
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TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
Reflection: (How to approach future challenges and expectations of a university course?)..3

TASK 1
Developing as a learner (How and why you have developed as a learner during this module?)
Personal development refers to a series of activities that helps in developing a person's
abilities, skills and potential in order to develop them as human capital, enhance their
employability and improve overall quality of life. In this essay I am going to reflect on my
learning during the preparation for success, knowledge and creativity (PSKC) module and
provide a short explanation for all the lessons that were learnt by me during the first 4 weeks.
The knowledge and creativity helps an individual to understand, create, express, innovate and
enhance their personality.
In the first week I learnt about the communication skill which is the ability to exchange
information with others in an effective and efficient manner. I learnt about how to communicate
effectively and efficiently with team members and my colleagues in order to stay updated and
exchange information to enhance learning during my course work (Miller and et. al., 2019).
Also, I realized how better communication skills could help to influence others in my student life
as well as my professional career. I understood that self-development is crucial for which I need
to communicate with others and enhance my learning and development with the help of effective
communication. It also taught me that I should gain effective listening skills and ability in order
to understand other people and what they want to say so that I could answer them strategically.
With the help of effective group discussion activities I have developed a good communication
skill that helped me to become a better speaker. Now I have developed a very effective
communication skill that helps me to influence others and interact with people more effectively
and efficiently. It also helped me to listen to the people and understand their views more clearly
and improve the reliability and authenticity of my work.
Second week was about understanding the use of digital technology available within the
institution. I learnt about using basic digital technologies such as e-books, electronic mails,
digital library etc. present at the institution to enhance the learning and development of students.
Moreover, I learnt about various digital technologies of promotion and advertisement that are
utilized by the institution to create awareness among the students and bring in the notice about
the institute. I understand that digital technology plays a very significant role in the rapidly
changing global economy as it helps to be connected to the people in more effective ways to
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