Professional Development Plan

This report discusses the concept of personal and professional development plan and its significance in academic life. It explores short term, medium term, and long term goals with examples. The report also examines the impact of different authors in literature and the relevance of sources. It concludes with the evaluation of a personal development plan.

Professional development plan

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
Concept of personal and professional development plan............................................................3
Academic related short term goals and their three examples......................................................3
Different medium term goals and their examples........................................................................4
Long term goals and three examples...........................................................................................4
Description and discussion on the value of personal development plan and formulation of an
example of different goals...........................................................................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
How different authors in literature sector, purpose reliability and relevance affect the use of a
source...........................................................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
Evaluation of personal development plan....................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
In the academic life of a person, professional and personal plan both play a major role in the
development of overall personality of an individual (Allen-Johnson, 2017). These are considered
as effective statement in order to analyse various skills and qualities of a person. In development
of an individual the professional development plan play a major role by effectively focusing on
overall personality of a candidate (Williams, 2020). In this report various aspects of personal and
professional development plan are covered in a precise manner along with different examples of
different authors.
TASK 1
Concept of personal and professional development plan
Personal development plan is a precise statement which is formulated by a student in
academic life related to personal skills. On the other hand professional development is career
related strategy of a candidate in order to gain precise career opportunity from academics. In
development of an individual professional and personal development plan both play a major role.
In major universities it is essential for a business to formulate an effective professional
development plan. In the academic life personal and professional development plan is important
mainly for students in order to gain competitive advantage in academic life.
Academic related short term goals and their three examples
Short term goals are helpful in achieving short objectives which are set by a person. These
goals are framed for a limited time frame and are also supportive in personality development
(Beijaard, 2017). The time duration for short term goals is generally below 6 months in order to
achieve various goals and objectives.
Examples of short term goals
 To develop effective thinking skills in academic and social life.
 Achievement of precise communication skills in order to communicate properly.
 Formulating short term developmental goals like learning advance skills for career
growth.

Different medium term goals and their examples
In development of a person’s academic and professional life the medium term goals play a
major role (Von Suchodoletz, and et. al. 2018). These goals are set by a candidate for a time
period of 1 year and for their achievement hard work is required. Medium term goals are helpful
in overall personality of a candidate and are also supportive in providing competitive advantage
to a person in academic life.
Examples of medium term goals
 Development of problem solving skills in order to effectively deal with several
problems of life.
 Achievement of precise logical and analytical skills.
 Achievement of effective leadership skills and qualities in order to manage large
number of people.
Long term goals and three examples
Long time goals are future oriented goals which are related to career objectives of a
candidate (Cappella, 2019). These goals have time duration of more than 5 years and related to
various career objectives in a precise manner. In universities and academics long term goals are
generally formulated for career advancement and growth.
Examples of long term goals
 Development of managerial skills in order to manage different employees.
 Achievement of autocratic and democratic technique of leadership.
 Development of time management skills along with routine management.
Description and discussion on the value of personal development plan and formulation of an
example of different goals
Objectives
achieved
Methods used Resources
required
Measurement of
success
Time period
Giving priority to
learn time
management
skills
Analysing
different
suggestions by
authors in text
There are
requirements of
various resources
in learning time
By noting down
the daily schedule
according to work
performance.
4 Months

books related to
time
management.
management like
analysis of time
management.
To develop
different
management
related skills
Going for
different
seminars and
workshops.
Take support of
famous books
which contains
famous models
and techniques of
management
(Makovec, 2018).
Learning
implementation
of different
theories in order
to develop
managerial skills.
2 years
Achieving several
problem solving
skill
Creating a deep
understanding of
subject matter
related to
problem solving
Seeking support of
professors and
seniors to develop
different problem
solving skills.
Analysis of
practical
problems in the
competitive world
5 years
TASK 2
How different authors in literature sector, purpose reliability and relevance affect the use of a
source
In use of a source there is major impact of authors; sector, purpose reliability and relevance
affect major aspects of literature in order to increase knowledge of different readers. It is
important to choose an effective research technique and should be precise development (Mitin,
2018). There are several authors and sources which precisely provide effective knowledge
development in order to understand the situation in a precise manner.

TASK 3
Evaluation of personal development plan
Sources Author Purpose Reliability Relevancy
Journal
(Pedersen, 2017)
The main purpose
of this journal is
to facilitate
growth of
personal and
professional
development in
academic life.
This journal is
majorly reliable
in formulating
various strategies
of professional
development.
The mentioned
journal is crucial
in providing
major benefit to
students who are
taking education
in universities.
Journal
(Shayani, and et.al.,
2018)
The mentioned
journal’s main
purpose is to
provide
competency edge
to students.
Behaviour and
psychological
skills are also
helpfully
formulated in this
book.
Helps to increase
development as
well as skills in
effective manner
Book
(Taylor, 2017)
This is major
book written by
famous author
that Present
different
development
opportunities and
chances along
with its needs and
requirements
The author is
currently an
educational
consultant
facilitates
different learning
opportunities.
It is relevant to
educational
research as well
as for learning
strategy

CONCLUSION
From the above stated report it can be concluded that major universities which are
functioning for education should support professional development plan. In order to increase
different skills in the individuals it is essential to formulate a precise personal plan. In the
academic environment it is essential for an individual to follow practice of ethics and
integrity in order to achieve career growth. It is essential for the management which is
present in the universities to formulate effective planning in order to facilitate different
students.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Allen-Johnson, A., 2017. Framework for 21st century school nursing practice: Framing
professional development. NASN School Nurse, 32(3), pp.159-161.
Beijaard, D. and Meijer, P.C., 2017. Developing the personal and professional in making a
teacher identity. The SAGE handbook of research on teacher education, 2, pp.177-192.
Cappella, E. and Godfrey, E.B., 2019. New perspectives on the child‐and youth‐serving
workforce in low‐resource communities: Fostering best practices and professional development.
Makovec, D., 2018. The teacher’s role and professional development. International Journal of
Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education, 6(2), p.33.
Mitin, G.V. and Galina, Z.N., 2018. Psychological programs for the professional evolution of
students and teachers in the context of the personal and professional development of a
polysubject community. Contemporary University Education, 3(3), pp.56-72.
Pedersen, K.W., 2017. Supporting collaborative and continuing professional development in
education for sustainability through a communities of practice approach. International Journal of
Sustainability in Higher Education.
Shayani.V. and et.al., 2018. Knowledge and attitude towards personal professional development
and the influence of selected factors on personal professional development among the medical
students at University of Jaffna.
Taylor, L., 2017. The Personal and Professional Development of Novice English Teachers
Working. Faces of English Language Education: Teachers, Students, Pedagogy, pp.245-259.
von Suchodoletz.A. and et. al. 2018. Personal and contextual factors associated with growth in
preschool teachers' self-efficacy beliefs during a longitudinal professional development
study. Teaching and Teacher Education, 75, pp.278-289.
Williams, E.S., Rathert, C. and Buttigieg, S.C., 2020. The personal and professional
consequences of physician burnout: a systematic review of the literature. Medical Care Research
and Review, 77(5), pp.371-386.