Reflective Report on Communication, Research, ICT, Teamwork, Time Management, and Problem Solving Skills

This reflective report highlights the skills, reflective model, and continuing professional development plan of an individual. It covers communication skills, research skills, use of ICTs, teamwork and networking, time and self-management, problem-solving skills, Kolb’s reflective cycle, and CPD plan.

REFLECTIVE REPORT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Communication skills: verbal and written...................................................................................3
Research skills.............................................................................................................................3
Use of ICTs..................................................................................................................................4
Teamwork and networking..........................................................................................................4
Time and self-management..........................................................................................................5
Problem solving skills..................................................................................................................5
Kolb’s reflective cycle.................................................................................................................6
CPD plan......................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Reflective journals refer as the records of personal learning experience, it is beneficial for better
understanding that will guide in achieving goals and objectives (Chen and Bergner, 2021).
Following report will illustrate the reflective journal part of the individual. It will highlight the
skills, reflective model and continuing professional development plan.
MAIN BODY
Communication skills: verbal and written
Skills plays a crucial role; communication skills are required for communication or speak
appropriately. It helps in conveying message to each other in efficient manner, it is most
important skills for every step in life which this individual can easily pass information. This skill
allows me to substantiate the academic performance in relatively good approach, it helps me in
developing the self-confidence and also enhancing the employment opportunities for my career.
With this I will be able to improve my study performance by taking part in different quizzes and
debates so that my learning goals will be achieved (Cheng and Chan, 2019). Communication
skill for the employability is must as it helps in interacting with the team mates, to share the
opinions in critical decision making process, that will help in accomplishing the task easily.
Earlier before I was lacking in this skills which makes me unable to speak in front of others, but
with the professor and peers support I developed this skill. Also by taking part in debates and
group discussion during lectures helps me a lot to improve this area.
Research skills
It refers as capability to search, identify, organise, implement and extract the information
regarding the particular topic. Researching usually involves the exploration and critical analysis
for responding specific hypothesis. As for me this skill enables me to collect and analyse the
information and to develop critical thinking, which is good for mind exercise. This skill will help
me beyond academic life and also allows me to develop understanding about the world. With this
I will be able to lay out the detailed investigation into the study area in order to develop the great
understanding. As for the employability this skill is essential as it helps in finding the problems
which are causing hindrance in organisational performance, it also helps in understanding the
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needs of target customer by delivering the services which meets their demands (Liashenko,
2020). During lessons professor told us to evaluate the assignment which helps me to develop
this skills, I also communicate with the librarian and also visit the library regularly to enhance
this skill, professor also told us to ask the queries in order to clear the concept and then laying
out the assignment helps me in gaining this skill.
Use of ICTs
ICT stands for information and communication technology, it impacts the academic performance
of the students, when tutor used to integrate the technology for improving the learners
experience. Professor taught us that this skill will allow me to track or manage my own learning,
also help in building critical and creative skill to solve certain problems. It also allows me to
work collaborate and involving in ethical decision process and to grasp the global perspective for
issues and objectives. It is also beneficial for developing the discernment. As for the
employability ICT allows to understanding of the scientific knowledge, and to know how
technologies improves the work functionality (Meng and 2018). I gain the knowledge about this
skill while receiving a training on digital literacy, IT tutor help me to clear the technological
terms and by internet searching helps me in facilitating the lifelong learning. Professor also gave
us the assignment that is based on technology by reviewing the lecture notes and internet
researching helps me in completing the assignment.
Teamwork and networking
Team work is the most essential factor that are needed for carrying out any task whether in
academic or in career. Teamwork teaches the importance of communication and other social
skills which are active listening and efficient speaking. Networking skills are empathy, public
speaking, communication, it will help me in communication with the peers so that at any point
they will give me the tip or advice whenever I needed. Thus both skills are most important. As
for my career it plays a crucial role as by working in team will help in achieving the
organisational goals also by having good network in firm will allow me to solve and lay out any
task. I learn the team working skill, when I worked with my colleagues on project that is given
by the professor, during this time we all worked together and share our knowledge, which plays a
good role in completing the task, also with this we were able to deliver the project on time. For

networking skill, I joined the alumni group and I also used to interact with the tutor which helps
me in solving any problem and having a good contact also develops a self confidence in me.
Time and self-management
Time and self-management skill is most prominent skill for achieving the goals and objectives. It
helps in meeting the deadlines or to lay out the work with efficiency. This skill will enable me to
submit the projects and assignments on time, because it helps in enhancing the focus and
attention to avoid the distractions. It is most desirable skill for the employment, as time
management will help in accomplishing the organisational task in productive manner, that also
beneficial for delivering the product on right time in market (Rautakoski and et.al 2021). Thus
self-management also allows to follow the proper plan for preparing assignments and to increase
the focus during lectures. For me I adapt this skill as to prioritise work according to its
importance, so that main task will complete first so it do not cause the problems further. For the
self management skills tutor made our plan and told us to strictly follow this, by using weekly
schedule and sticking to deadline help me in developing this skill efficiently.
Problem solving skills
This skill is most demanding in any format, as it helps in making decisions in critical
situations as well. This skill helps in avoiding clashes with others it also encourages for
developing empathy skills and to develop positive attributions about others. As for me this skill
is very essential with this I will be able to solve my own doubts which also helps clearing the
concept which can be used further, I can also proceed to develop the social awareness with this
skill and additionally develop the sense of responsibility to develop patience. For the
employability it plays a crucial role, by having this will allow me to show my creativity,
resilience at work place or I will be able to give suggestions in critical decision process.
Professor suggest me to start with defining the problem and to completely focus on problem
helps me in developing this skill. I also used to assure active listening to solve any problem
which is good for project on time with efficiency.
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Kolb’s reflective cycle
Kolbe’s model represents the four learning stages which are as follows:
Concrete experience: During learning session I encountered a new experience as before I used
to be a introvert which restricts me to interact with others, also I feel nervous to ask tutor about
queries. But by working on group project help me to develop interactions with others, I also
developed confidence to efficiently communicate with my tutors or others.
Reflective observation: After working in team I found that what things went well and what are
some inconsistencies, self-reflection helps me in knowing the information so that I will not make
mistake in future (Shivni and et.al 2021). I also asked queries to my peers so that with their
views I will make modification for better outcomes.
Abstract conceptualisation: In this I begin to draw the conclusion over reflection as what I did,
in this I used the theories and logics to examine the problems.
Active Experimentation: As by learning the communication skills helps me a lot to clear my
doubts, it helps me in communicating with others, with this I also used to take part in debates and
group discussions.
CPD plan
Skills need to
improve
further
Resources for
achieving this
success criteria Time limit
Communication
skills
By reading
books, taking
part in
discussions,
online courses,
peer
conversation
Purpose clarity,
to know other
person is getting
points clearly
3 month
Time
management
skills
To divide work
in module so
that important
work can carried
To meet
deadlines
3 month

out earlier
Problem solving
skill
Articles, case
studies, web
resources, blogs
To solve the
complex
problem in
assignments
2 month
ICT Web based
application,
Software
platforms,
digital web cams
If project is
completed on
time, with
minimum cost
and effective
performance
4 month
Team work Working with
team, group
projects.
Accomplishment
of goals and
objectives
2 month
Research skill By making use
of different
resources in
order to research
and gather
relevant
information
pertaining to
specific topic.
When have
effective
command on
computer to
research on
different type of
subjects for
extracting
essential
information.
1 month
CONCLUSION
From the above report it is concluded that reflective journals help in analytical thinking, that
helps in increasing mind practice to lay out any work efficiently. Above report illustrated the
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reflective journey which entails the descriptions of the different skills that plays a good role for
both academic and employability. Each skills highlights the evidence which shows the way of
developing the skills. It further illustrated the Kolbe’s reflective cycle and continuing
development plan for future betterment.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Chen, O. and Bergner, Y., 2021. “I know it when I see it”: employing reflective practice for
assessment and feedback of reflective writing in a makerspace classroom. Information
and Learning Sciences.
Cheng, M.W. and Chan, C.K., 2019. An experimental test: Using rubrics for reflective writing to
develop reflection. Studies in Educational Evaluation. 61. pp.176-182.
Liashenko, I., 2020. Reflective practice as a means of critical thinking development in distance
learning with university student.
Meng, L. and Qi, J., 2018. The effect of an emotional intelligence intervention on reducing stress
and improving communication skills of nursing students. NeuroQuantology. 16(1).
Rautakoski, P. and et.al 2021. Communication skills predict social-emotional
competencies. Journal of Communication Disorders. 93. p.106138.
Shivni, R. and et.al 2021. Establishing a baseline of science communication skills in an
undergraduate environmental science course. International journal of STEM
education. 8(1). pp.1-15.
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