Personal and Professional Development: Learning, Skills, and Abilities

This report discusses the importance of personal and professional development, the learning cycle, skills and abilities developed during the course, and the use of Kolb's reflective model. It also includes references from books and journals.

Personal and
professional
development

Table of Contents
TASK 1 Covered in PPT.................................................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Learning with the help of module................................................................................................3
Skills which are developed during the course.............................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
Books and Journal........................................................................................................................7

TASK 1 Covered in PPT
TASK 2
INTRODUCTION
Individuals' attitudes, ideas, and tactics for managing their learning and advancement in
life are referred to as continuing professional development. Professional development is
important since it allows people to gain new abilities that will aid them in their studies and future
work. Learning is a lifelong process, and every people should master a variety of skills in order
to attain their life's goals and ambitions (Williams, and Raney, 2020). Courses from various
universities, institutions, and schools assist an individual in learning a variety of abilities in term
of knowledge from which the degree was taken. These abilities are not learnt through teachers in
the same way that courses are, but rather via day-to-day operations and a variety of activities that
teachers do throughout the module. Using the example of a class presentation on any topic, it not
only allows professors to see what information a student has gained from the classes, but it also
enhances the individual's verbal communication and presenting abilities, giving them the
confidence to deliver them in front of an audience. This report comprises a variety of learning
that I have acquired via the module and analyzed using the cold reflective model. This report
also includes a list of abilities that were acquired during the module's study.
MAIN BODY
Learning with the help of module
Entering in a university or college to study is a terrific way to get a variety of skills that will
assist an individual in their studies and career (Chen, Pavlova, and Ramos, 2021). An
individual's learning cycle consists of several stages that must be completed. Kolb's reflective
model aids in comprehending the experimental learning that a person encounters while learning
from a variety of sources. Kolb's Reflective Model assists me in dividing my learning cycle into
four stages, which are detailed here.
Concrete Learning

The learning module covers a variety of succinct and practical experiences of a variety of
scenarios that have taught me that I need to reflect and learn things in a systematic manner since
these situations and experiences have helped me develop my abilities and practices. My module
has provided me with a variety of new skills and information that will assist me in my education
and future work. I finished an assignment on a topic connected to the module in a timely manner
with my team mates and learned various things from it.
Reflective Learning
Throughout the program, I had to overcome a number of obstacles in order to complete it
successfully. The module's assignment required cooperation, which is a challenging undertaking
to handle because each member of the team has a distinct attitude (Jackson, Mawson, and
Bodnar, 2021). Apart from that, in order to finish the evaluation in a timely manner, I need to
talk with each member of the team about my thoughts. It's a huge struggle to convey exactly
what I'm thinking to them in such a way that there's less risk of misunderstanding between me
and my teammates. Along with this, I'm dealing with several additional issues in order to finish
the exam and earn excellent grades in the module.
Abstract Conceptualization
In order to perform the aforementioned assessment in an efficient manner, I conducted
research on the issue in such a way that it provided trustworthy and correct data for the
assessment's purposes. It aids in the growth of my research and development abilities, but I may
advance even further by using a variety of other sources to get data. I was able to effectively
express all of my ideas and persuade my team mates to use my suggestions for the exam.
However, in order to enhance my effective communication abilities, I need to work on my active
listening a lot more, since I discovered throughout my assessment that I have multiple issues
with my listening skills.
Active Experimentation
In this step of the learning cycle, I will put the improvements I've discussed above into practise
in order to further develop the abilities I've learned through the assessment. In order to enhance
my listening skills, I will take additional assessments and classes (O’Dowd, and Dooly, 2021). It
will not only increase my listening abilities, but also my understanding of the films and

assessments that I will be taking. It will give additional learning that will be integrated into the
tangible experiences and will continue throughout the learning cycle.
Skills which are developed during the course
This learning cycle has helped me to build a variety of abilities that will aid me in my education
and work, as well as assist me achieve my professional objectives. In order to attain my
professional objectives and goals, I must strengthen the important talents that will assist me in
achieving my life objectives and goals. The following are the abilities that I have improved as a
result of this module.
Communication skills (verbal and written): The curriculum has helped me enhance my
communication abilities in a variety of ways. Throughout this module, I learned both verbal and
written communication, which will help me advance in my work. Verbally communicating my
thoughts to my colleagues improves my verbal communication since it is important for them to
comprehend the complexity of the concepts. Presentation of ideas in the form of a written report
that will be assigned to my professors will assist me in effectively studying written
communication. In addition, I have stated my viewpoints in front of my professors, peers, and
coworkers, which has aided in the development of my writing and speaking ability.
Research skills: It is necessary to submit the evaluation offered by my professors in order to
finish the module's study. That exam covers a wide range of topics, many of which need
thorough investigation and allow me to enhance my research abilities (Schivinski, and McNulty,
2021) The research skills I've obtained from this module will assist me in the future to
investigate where there are vital concerns other than my career for my work and to get
information about the topic.
Teamwork and networking: The module asked me to complete an assessment with my team,
which was designed by my lecturers in an efficient manner so that each individual could learn
from a variety of perspectives. Working with this team has taught me how to cooperate and
coordinate as a team, which has improved my teamwork abilities. Having a strong relationship
with my coworkers allows me to build a strong network that will aid me in my professional
development.

Time and self-management: Throughout the program, I discovered that I had a number of
defects that must be addressed in order to attain success in either school or work. The program
has given me a better understanding of the importance of self-management and time
management in general in my life. The examination aids me in time management because it must
be completed within the specified time frame. It assists me in comprehending the significance
and meaning of time management since I assign a specific time to each work in order to
accomplish them on time. I adjusted some of my poor habits, such as sleeping late in the
morning and waking up through the night, in order to finish the assignment. As a result, the
module helps me in confidence and time-management.
Problem-solving skills: Completing the curriculum has proven to be a challenging undertaking
for me due to the numerous hurdles it presents. In order to complete my module on a timely
manner, I must handle the obstacles that arise in my path. To overcome all of the obstacles, I've
found that using a problem-solving approach has been quite beneficial. During my module, I
learned a variety of problem-solving techniques to help me solve challenges (Katis, 2021).
CONCLUSION
Based on the information presented above, I've decided that there are a number of abilities that I
can hone while completing a course or earning a module at a university. All of the useful skills I
learned during the course will assist me in obtaining successful study and work opportunities in
the future, allowing me to advance my career. To analyze my learnings, I utilized Kolb's learning
model, which is focused on experiments from my curriculum.

REFERENCES
Books and Journal
Williams, T.R. and Raney, S., 2020. Relational cultural supervision enhances the professional
development of postdoctoral residents of color in health service psychology. Journal of
Psychotherapy Integration, 30(1), p.140.
Chen, Z., Pavlova, M. and Ramos, C., 2021. A systematic approach to adult educators’
professional development in Singapore: challenges and future
developments. International Journal of Lifelong Education, pp.1-16.
Jackson, A., Mawson, C. and Bodnar, C.A., 2021. Faculty Motivation for Pursuit of
Entrepreneurial Mindset Professional Development. Entrepreneurship Education and
Pedagogy, p.2515127420988516.
O’Dowd, R. and Dooly, M., 2021. Exploring teachers’ professional development through
participation in virtual exchange. ReCALL, pp.1-16.
Schivinski, E. and McNulty, D., 2021. COVID-19: A New Reality for Nursing Professional
Development Practitioners and Newly Licensed Nurses. Journal for Nurses in
Professional Development, 37(1), pp.50-53.
Katis, C., 2021. THE INNOVATIVE PROFLEC-CY PROGRAM FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS: RESULTS OF THE
PARTICIPANTS'EVALUATION. Social work and education, 8(1).