E-Portfolio for Orientation in Higher Education: Cultural and Behavioral Expectations and Peer-to-Peer Support in Business Management

This E-Portfolio project requires a demonstration of understanding of cultural and behavioral expectations of studying for a degree in business management and the importance of peer-to-peer support and team working to enhance learning experience. It also requires a demonstration of how this learning will impact further studies and future career, and how to apply what has been learnt.

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Module code
and title:
Orientation for Success in
Higher Education.
Module leader:
No. and type:
E-Portfolio 1500 words
Assessment
weighting:
50%
Submission
time and
date:
Target
feedback time
and date:
3 weeks from the date of final
submission
task
This project task requires you to demonstrate an
understanding of what you have learnt from the
module in relation to the cultural and behavioural
expectations of studying for a degree in business
management and the importance of peer-to-peer
support and team working to enhance learning
experience. The task also requires a
demonstration of how this learning will impact
further studies and your future career, and how
you will practise and apply what you have learnt,
in addition to a personal audit presented as a
SWOT analysis.
Use the E-Portfolio guide and template provided
together with this project brief.
(Do not attempt the project without the project
guide).
This project has been designed to provide you
with an opportunity to demonstrate your
achievement of the following module learning

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outcomes:
LO 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and behavioural expectations of studying for a
degree in business and management.
LO 4 Explain the importance of peer-to-peer support and team working to enhance learning
experience.
Task requirements
OVERVIEW
E-Portfolio evidence used for CPD Plan 1500
words.
A portfolio of documents that demonstrate learning
from the module and how the learning can be
implemented to enhance your studies and future
career in addition to a personal audit.
You are advised to use the template provided
below.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK – WHAT YOU ARE
BEING ASKED TO DO
E-Portfolio - 1500 words +/- 10%
You are required to produce an E-portfolio of Five
documents (word format) which will demonstrate
your learning from the module in relation to:
i. The cultural and behavioural expectations
of studying for a degree in business
management.
ii. The importance of peer-to-peer support
and team working to enhance learning
experience.
iii. How this learning (in i and ii) will impact
further studies and your future career.
iv. How you will practise and apply what you
have learnt; and

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v. A personal audit presented as a SWOT
analysis
Each of the five documents should be 300
words (approx.)
You must reference all information used in the
report, using the Harvard Referencing Guide.
See attached grid for grade descriptors.
Notes:
1. The task requirement is an e-portfolio of
documents, not an essay, report or reflective
journal. As such, it can be written in the first
and third person. Please ensure therefore
that you use the appropriate e-portfolio
template provided below.
2. Where you have used any sources, please
ensure that the correct Canterbury Harvard
Referencing conventions* are followed.
3. Include your student ID number, module
name, tutor name, academic year/group
bubble in your cover page which should be
the first page of your essay
*Please refer to the Canterbury Harvard
Referencing Guide.
Referencing and research requirements
Please reference your work according to the
Harvard style; you can access guidance on this
here:
https://libguides.cccu.ac.uk/academic/referencing/H
arvard

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How your work will be assessed
Your work will be assessed on the extent to which it
demonstrates your achievement of the stated
learning outcomes for this project (see above) and
against other key criteria, as defined in the
University’s institutional grading descriptors. If it is
appropriate to the format of your project and your
subject area, a proportion of your marks will also
depend upon your use of academic referencing
conventions.
This project will be marked according to the grading
descriptors for Level 0.
Submission details
This project should be submitted electronically via
Moodle (module tutors will discuss this process with you
during class time).
 Please ensure that your work has been saved in
an appropriate file format (Microsoft Word, Excel
or PowerPoint, or PDF are the most widely used;
Google Docs is also accepted). Your file must
also contain at least 20 words of text, consist of
fewer than 400 pages and be less than 40MB in
size.

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 You can submit your work as many times as you
like before the submission date. If you do submit
your work more than once, your earlier
submission will be replaced by the most recent
version.
 Once you have submitted your work, you will
receive a digital receipt as proof of submission,
which will be sent to your forwarded e-mail
address (provided you have set this up). Please
keep this receipt for future reference, along with
the original electronic copy of your project
 You are reminded of the University’s
regulations on academic misconduct, which
can be viewed on the University website:
Submission date and time
This project should be submitted before
You should submit all work for summative
assessments by the above deadline. Work
submitted up to three working days after the
deadline will be accepted and marked, but the mark
will be capped at the pass mark (40%) unless there
is a valid reason for the late submission (i.e., having
been granted an extension to the deadline or a
deferral under the terms of the Extenuating
Circumstances Policy).
Work submitted more than three working days after
the deadline without a valid reason will not be
accepted and will be recorded as 0% RN (refer, no
work submitted).
For more information please refer to:

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http://studenthandbook.cccu.ac.uk/index.php/stude
nt-guides/assessment-the-basics-undergraduate
Feedback and marks for this project will be
available in three weeks from the deadline.
E-PORTFOLIO TEMPLATE
Cover Page.
[Student ID number, module name, tutor name, academic year/group]
E-Portfolio-
CPD
PLAN/SWOT
Analysis.
Area of
Learning
Reflection of
Learning
Future
Implications
Implementa
tion
(Identify topics
of learning from
this module)
(Detail what you
have learnt
about the topic)
This refers to your own
learning as an individual.
It is different from what
was taught so avoid
presenting a write up as
you would in an essay!
(Identify how
learning will assist
in future studies
and career)
(Identify how
you will
practise and
apply what you
have learnt)
Cultural and
behavioural
expectations
of studying
for a degree
in business
management
My personal
preference lies in
lifelong learning
practices in
order to acquire
information or
knowledge. For
instance, it
facilitates in my
personal growth
and
In order to ensure
effective personal
growth and
development, I
have considered
learning of
business
management in an
effective manner
with consideration
of cultural and
After acquiring
all these
essential skills
and abilities, I
will consider
the application
of the same in
the most
effective
manner in
order to ensure

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development by
providing me
with additional
information or
knowledge. In
addition to that,
there are various
different factors
and aspects
associated with
academic
learning of
business
management. In
order to be
precise, Cultural
and behavioural
expectations are
among major
factors
impacting upon
studying and
learning about
the meaningful
concept of
business
management.
Cultural
expectations are
generally
oriented upon
cultural practices
carried out in
that particular
geographical
region which is
expected to be
taken care of by
the individual
engaged in
learning
business
management.
The primary and
behavioural
expectations. For
instance, it will
facilitate me in
understanding
insightful
knowledge
associated with
business
management in
context of
determined
expectations. I am
aimed at acquiring
maximum amount
of information and
knowledge from
each and every
possible source in
order to ensure
future career
development.
Though, these are
minor aspects that
could impact upon
my business
management
practices in a
crucial manner
which is required
to be prevented
with application of
corrective
measures. In
addition to that, it
will allow me to
ensure effective
and efficient
functioning of
professional life
activities in order
to achieve desired
goals and
objectives.
accomplishmen
t of goals and
objectives. In
order to be
precise, I will
analyse and
learn about the
mindset of
society
regarding
individuals
engaged in
learning the
concept of
business
management.
It will allow me
to understand
the same in the
most efficient
manner as well
as applying the
same in my
personal as
well as
professional
career
opportunities.
Furthermore, it
will contribute
various
additional
values towards
accomplishmen
t of my desired
goals and
objectives.

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major cultural
expectations
from an
individual
engaged in
learning the
concept of
business
management
lies in being
abide cultural
norms and
beliefs as well as
not violating the
same. Therefore,
it facilitates in
contributing
values towards
that particular
culture.
On the
other hand,
behavioural
expectations is
generally
referred to
behavioural
aspects or traits
that are
expected from
an individual
learning the
concept of
business
management.
Being a student
of Business
Management
studies, I am
expected to
learn an
appropriate
personal as well
as professional
Furthermore,
interacting and
meeting
professionals as
well as attending
workshops and
seminars of
successful business
person will allow
me to understand
the role of cultural
as well as
behavioural
expectations in
learning business
management.

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behaviour which
will facilitate me
in contributing
efforts and
values in an
efficient manner.
Throughout the
journey, I have
learned that no
amount of
knowledge is
enough in life of
an individual as
there is always a
scope of
improvement in
some or the
other area.
Moreover, an
individual
engaged in
business
management is
required to
initiate efforts
towards each
and every aspect
of society as well
as business
environment as
it could affect
and influence
their business in
some or the
other manner.
Therefore, I will
always
contribute
values towards
meeting cultural
as well as
behavioural
expectations of
society as well

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as business
environment.
The
importance of
peer-to-peer
support and
team working
to enhance
learning
experience
The essential
values of peer-
to-peer support
and teamwork
plays a crucial
role in carrying
out business
operations and
activities in a
desired manner.
The primary and
major advantage
associated with
the same lies in
increasing
coordination and
collaboration of
employees in
workplace in
carrying out
business
operations and
activities.
Management
representatives
engaged in each
and every
business
organisation are
aimed at
enhancement of
effective
teamwork in
workplace in
order to ensure
smooth
functioning of
business
operations and
activities which
will further
In order to acquire
these skills and
abilities in the
most effective
manner, I am
determined at
active participation
in group activities
as well as team
practices in order
to learn the
concept in a
practical manner.
For instance,
communication
plays a major role
in effective
teamwork as it
facilitates
workforce in
exchange of
information as well
as views and
opinions which
enhances their
collaboration in
group activities.
Moreover, active
listening is another
major
consideration that I
have undertaken in
order to
understand views
and opinions of my
peers in workplace
which will allow me
to ensure effective
communication in
workplace.
Referring to my
I will always
look after
upright
coordination
and
collaboration in
my personal as
well as
professional life
practices. For
instance, it will
allow me to
contribute
efforts towards
accomplishmen
t of my
personal as
well as
organisational
goals and
objectives by
carrying out
business
operations and
activities.
Moreover,
active listening
and
participation
will be my
priority concern
in a workplace
which will allow
me to
communicate
with my peers
and co-
teammates in
carrying out
group tasks
and activities. I

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facilitate in
accomplishment
of organisational
goals and
objectives. In
order to
maintain these
two values in
workplace,
management
representatives
engaged in that
particular
workplace are
required to
ensure effective
employee
engagement in a
workplace.
Furthermore,
business
organisations
operating upon
large scale are
comprised of
huge workforce
which allows
them to carry
out their large
scale operation
in order to serve
their target
customer base.
Referring
to my personal
preferences, I
always look after
learning the
insights of
meaningful
concept of team
work and peer-
to-peer support
as it is highly
professional work-
life, I will be
working with a
team or workforce
in any business
organisation that
will allow me to
contribute my
efforts towards the
same.
Furthermore,
effective
knowledge of
teamwork and
peer-to-peer
support will
facilitate me
maintaining
upright
coordination and
collaboration in
workplace.
will practice
leadership in
situations with
need for
encouraging
workforce in
carrying out
tasks and
activities in an
efficient
manner.
Furthermore, it
will allow me to
contribute
maximum
values towards
success and
growth of that
particular
business
organisation.

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valuable and
important for an
individual in
their personal as
well as
professional
practices in life.
For instance, it
will allow me to
maintain upright
coordination and
collaboration in
workplace in
order to
accomplish my
assigned targets
and goals. Each
and every
individual
engaged in peer-
to-peer support
and teamwork
contribute their
own values and
ensure sufficient
efforts as
aggregate in
order to achieve
their group goals
and objectives.
In addition to
that, I have
learnt that it
facilitates in
development of
a positive and
productive
working
environment
where
employees are
valued for their
efforts and
contribution in

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carrying out
business
operations and
activities.
Furthermore, I
have taken these
values into
consideration as
the most
essential ability
of an individual
in order to
ensure bright
future career in
my desired
profession or
employment.
S
Student’s
personal
strengths in
relation to
learning
W
Student’s
personal
weaknesses in
relation to
learning.
O
Identified
opportunities on
gaining skills
and degree
T
Threats
envisaged in
relation to
student’s
attainment of
opportunities
SWOT
Analysis
Strength
 Creative
approach
: I am
always
determine
d at
carrying
out
activities
and tasks
in a
creative
manner in
order to
Weaknesses
 Intermedi
ate
Communi
cation:
Though, I
can
communic
ate well
with my
co-
teammate
s and
peers but
still it lacks
Opportunity
 Online
learning
platforms:
The free
online
learning
platforms are
available to
learners that
could be
used in
learning
essential
concepts and
Threats
 Increasi
ng
competi
tion:
With the
increasin
g
competiti
on in
employm
ent and
job
opportuni
ties, it

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ensure
effective
and
efficient
completio
n of the
same.
 Team
work:
With
active
participati
on in
group
activities,
I have
ganied
good
knowledg
e and
experienc
e which
will
further
facilitate
me in
carrying
out group
tasks and
activities
in an ideal
manner.
with scope
of
improvisati
on as well
as
enhancem
ent in
order to
ensure
upright
exchange
of
informatio
n and
message
in a
workplace.
 Lack of
professio
nal
experienc
e: Being a
student or
academic
learner, I
might face
issues in
carrying
out upright
profession
al
practices
due to lack
of
experience
and
expertise.
knowledge
regarding the
same. For
instance, it
creates a
huge
opportunity
for individual
learners in
ensuring
effective
learning of
the
determined
skills and
abilities.
 Social
events:
Active
participation
in these
social and
group events
facilitate in
acquiring
practical
knowledge of
peer-to-peer
support and
teamwork
that could be
implemented
further in
professional
practices in
workplace.
could
result in
being a
barrier in
desirable
career
developm
ent. For
instance,
individual
s are
aimed at
learning
new skills
and
abilities
in order
to stay
ahead of
other
individual
s in
society.
 Uncertai
nty in
environ
ment:
With the
rise in
pandemic
of COVID-
19, it has
created
high
uncertain
ty in
environm
ent which
could
result in
being a
barrier in
my
desired

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career
developm
ent.