Reflective Essay on Development as a Learner and Expectations from University Course

CW1 Reflective Essay
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
ESSAY.............................................................................................................................................3
Development as learner during module.......................................................................................3
Expectations to university course and approach towards future challenges................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERNCES...................................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
Reflection is defined as the practice to evaluate and analyse own decisions and approaches
so that their impact and learning can be summarised and learned for future practices (Whitelock-
Wainwright and et.al., 2021). With reflection upon knowledge gained during module and
learnings individuals can assess their own potential and can make required improvements in
professional development. This report will discuss the learning from the university course and
reflection about application of those learnings to deal with future challenges.
ESSAY
Development as learner during module
As a learner I have developed in various dimensions of professional development. The
theories and concepts which were covered in module gave me theoretical knowledge and
understanding of core principles which guide my professional front (Yang and et.al., 2020).
Without this theoretical expertise I will not be able to feel confident or to accurately apply my
skills and knowledge. In the first year I used to be very introvert and unconfident in terms of
communication. However, with passing years it becomes a development opportunity for me to
interact with students from different cultures and beliefs. Thus gradually I developed as
confident speaker. University education is not based on only theoretical learning instead it also
involves practical tasks and applications.
Thus the module helped me to groom as challenger who must be always ready to adapt
changes and difficulties. I am able to manage and deal with the problems more maturely and
with dedication. Before university there was lack of self-control and motivation because in
school teachers and parents used to encourage me for development (Naylor, Bird and Butler,
2021). However, in university and module learning though tutors provide great support but still
the responsibility of development was largely on me only. Thus I was able to take responsibility
and accountability about my own actions and decisions. This sense of accountability is vital in
making important life related as well as professional decisions. In the entire course of module my
development was not uniform and easy.
There were several instances when my failure discouraged. I felt demotivated and
devastated that I could not make it. However, with support from tutors and friends I got to learn
the fighting spirit. I think the wide environment of university also helped me to develop my
beliefs and ideology from broader perspective. For instance, earlier I used to be very restricted
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