Improving Skills

RUNNING HEAD: IMPROVING SKILLS
Improving Skills
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author’s Note:

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Task1 (LO1, 1.1; 1.2; and 1.3)
Part A
Self- Assessment Questionnaire
On the next few pages are a number of questions to help you determine the kind of student
you are. Carefully read each question and answer them by ticking the answer in the column
that best describes you.
When you have answered the questions, check your scores against the score guide provided.
There is no wrong or right answer.
Reflect on your results from your answers to the questions and make a short list of any areas
that you feel you need to improve on.
Part B
Developing good study habits can be challenging, especially if you have a busy life. Complete
exercise 1.1 in Part B of the assignment. The exercise will help you determine what kind of
study habits you have.
Part C
On the next few sheets are a number of multiple choice questions which are aimed at
assessing your writing and research skills. Carefully read each question and answer them by
circling the letter of your chosen answer.
When you have answered the questions, check your answers against the answer on the
answer sheet. If you are unsure of any answers do not be tempted to look at the answer
sheet but assess your current knowledge and skills.
Reflect on the results from your answers to the questions and make a short list of any areas
that you feel you need to improve your understanding of research and written work.
Part D
We all learn in different ways. It is important that we recognise how we learn so that we can
adapt and develop strategies to help us as we learn and to develop our communication skills.
Once we recognise our learning styles we can adapt the way we take notes, carry out
research, revise and even take an exam.
To assess your learning style, access www.vark-learn.com/English there you will find a simple
online Questionnaire that will assess your current preferred learning. Complete the
Questionnaire as accurately as possible.
Once completed, the website will identify your preferred learning style. Reflect on the
outcome; how do you feel this compared to how you thought you learnt?
Use the website to find out more about your preferred learning style by using the ‘
Help
sheets’. Reflect on this by giving a few examples of how you could take lecture notes or
revise for class tests to help you in the coming year.
Part E
Using your findings in Parts A,B,C and D of the assignment create a Reflective Learning
Log that includes:
-An identification of own learning styles

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-An evaluation of what approaches to self-managed learning could work for you based on your
findings in Parts A, B, C and D above.
-Your thoughts on how lifelong learning in personal and professional development could be
encouraged for you
-An evaluation of the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual (you) and
organisation (you are currently working for or are hoping to work for in the future). (LO1.1,
1.2, 1.3).
Part A
What kind of student are you?
Put a check in the column that best describes you.
Mostly True Sometimes True Not True
I care about doing well in
my studies *
I try my best in my studies
each day *
I do my assignments
*
I understand things I have
read *
I have the things I need
for class *
I get along well with my
teachers *
I take good notes in class *
I am good at taking tests *
I ask and answer
questions in class *
I am happy with my grades *
Give yourself 2 points for every check in the “Mostly True” column 8
Points

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Give yourself 1 point for every check in the “Sometimes True” column 4
Points
Give yourself 0 points for every check in the “Not True” column 0
Points
Total-12
I have scored 12 that are falling between the range of “10-14: You are doing pretty well.
Keep looking for ways to do even better”. Thus I have gained this understanding that I will
have to keep up the self confidence and make sure that I am being able to take possible
strategies to work over the weakness and the strengths. One of my strength is that I care
about doing well in my studies. My current score shows that I am doing well in working hard
for but I will have to improve further. I work hard and make sure that I am going through all
he lecture notes that have been given by the university. However in order to develop myself
in future, I will have to nurture this skill by other strategies like clarifying all my doubts at
least 1 month before the exam rather than keeping anything for last minute.
If you scored 15-20: You are a very good student. Keep up the good work!
If you scored 10-14: You are doing pretty well. Keep looking for ways to do even better.
If you scored 5-9: You are doing OK but could be doing better. Ask your teacher or
counsellor about ways you can improve your study habits and your grades.
If you scored 0-4: You may be struggling in school, but you can get help. Ask your teachers
or counsellor about how you can do better in school.
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