Learning Contract Sample Assignment
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Leadership ManagementProfessional DevelopmentHigher Education
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LEARNING CONTRACTName:Tutor:Project/Placement:VAMANOS PROJECT ( IT IS A LIFE PROJECT ).BSc. Oil and Gas Management Student.
Aim/Problem StatementA lot of emphasis is placed on college education and many prospective employes will not even give an interview chance to job sekers without a college eductaion. However, college education is important beyond just getting a chance for interviews; at least it is the starting point (Pfeiffer, 2017). College education teaches one how to learn, acquire abstract technical skills, and increase ones’ knowledge in a given area of speciality. However, there are a lot of things that a college education alone does not offer, but which are absolutely essential for success in one’s career and life in general (Indiviglio, 2011). Acquiring such skills in a schoolevironment requires a different approach, hence the reason why this life project activity is of great importance to me. The modern job environment, especially in a challenging and dynamic field like the oil and gas industry requires additional skills and competencies beyongthe abstract subject area skills taught in regular class (Kim et al., 2014). Further, the exact objectives and intended learning outcomes must be defined: learning is more effective when the outcomes are clearly defined (Bilash, 2009). And so this learning contract defines what I will do and why, and an agreement that will enhance the communication between myself and the Tutor. It will set out the objectives of this exercise (the life project), what I will achieve, and how I will go about achieving it. Further, this contract will help the Tutor work with me to identify areas where I have challenges and identify how I can make improvements. Some of the areas I have challenges in include critical thinking, effective leadership, and effective planning skills. Understanding these problem areas in a better perspective will work towards helping me become a better employee and member of the society. While the mentioned areas are the specific areas I feel I have deficiences, this exercise will help unerath any other areas that I need to improve on, and make areas I am comfortable with even better. My objectives is an all round improvement in my soft skills, which I believe are crucial for career growth, personal development, and to enable me contribute more towards solving the immense challenges in the oil and gas industry. Learning Outcomes As a conseqence of this project, I will: 1.Use a variety of tools and methods to build a portfolio of evidence: these tools, methods, and activities include personal reports, progress reports, meeting minutes,
action plans, log books, work and project based assignments, feedback from the employer, and observations and feedback from the Tutor/ supervisor) 2.Identify and communicate comprehension and development of work skills based on evidence drawn from the project, including leadership skills, planning skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and teamwork skills 3.Demonstrate comprehension of the chosen project context knowledge areas and skills 4.Ananalyze how effective my planning and preparation done prior to the implementation of the project to ensure the objectives of this exercise are met To show evidence of learning, especially in the areas where I have deficiences as mentioned in the earlier section ( critical thinking, effective leadership, and effective planning skills) Section 3: JustificationA life project study like this one is important in the immediate and long term future because the skills acquired, developed, and imparted while undertaking the project will benefit an individual for their entire life (Chan and Chien, n.d.). Further, it will provide me with he necessary skills for career growth and development, personal development, and make me a valuable contrbutor to my employer, the society in general, and to the oil and gas industry. Industrialization and technological as well as social progress has been possible due to the advent of the oil and gas industry that powers power generation plants, keeps the world mobile, and creates wealth and employment for millions around the world (Riemer, 2016). By achieving the aims and objectives of this life project, I will be able to develop slutions andhelp cntribute to the advancement of this critical sector, especially given new challenges related to climate change and the environmental impacts of the oil and gas industries. The project case will impart new skills, and help improve my existing skills, especially in the identifed problem areas: these will help improve my performance as an employee. The present world demands advanced skills in effective leadership and undertaking this exercise will help hone my leadership skills, on top of the academic and abstract technical skills and qualifications I already possess. Critical thinking is a prerequisite in solving problems, including the critical problems faced by the oil and gas industry, while the importance of effective planning at a personal and professional level cannot be emphasized more (Landhuis,2017).
The exercise will help me develop skills in critical decision making, effecive planning, interpersonal and communication skills, and problem solving skills. Stimulation learning is a type of learning in which one learns concepts, identifies problems, and then applies the learned concepts in order to develop effective olutions to the identified problems. It is form ofdeep learning in which understanding is the main overriding aspect; this is as opposed to surface learning that is based on memorization. Experence, it is said, is the best teacher: this exercise will be an experiential learning process will help me build models, understand concepts at an eevated and deeper level, derive new meanings, and learn how to apply learned sof skills in solving problems in my chosen field of study. I will use my existing skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and effective planning as a foundation for tackling this exercise. Further, the life project will help me add to my exsting skill set, and help me come up to standard with the highest skill levels. This exercise will alsoenable me to learn to reflect on my skills and knowledge, abnd extend these skills by engaging actively in student and instructor converstaions, transfer knowledge, and understand and refine my thought processes. With these skills I will be able to make greater contributions to my employer because it is an avidence based learning exercise. I will demonstrate that I have the skills necessary for greater responsibilities and senior role in the oil and gas industry and show that I can be of greater value to my employer. Section 4: MethodsI have chosen simulation as my method pathway. The reason is because due to work and other commitments, doing the simulation provides me with the meost cost effective and egnaging method of learning. Simulation is also the best method for me since it allows me to purposely undertake tasks and activities that are high risk, as well as undertake procedural tasks in an environment that is safe and devoid od serious implications. Simulation will help improve my skills through a deep and engaing learning environment and enable me to learn from mistakes and make further improvements (Srisawasdi and Panjaburee, 2015). Through simulation, I will gain a greater understanding of the consequences of actions and decisions made and lear how to reduce errors and make better decisions in future. Through simulation, I will be able to participate ore in the exercise: instead of sitting in a lecture hall and listening to the Tutor, simulation enables one to practice what has been learned and learn quickly from any mistakes made in the learning process. It will also enable me use hands on skills in thinking, incuding employing knowledge in action, decision making, following procedures, and communicating effectively. Further, I will be able to get the necessary feedback through
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