Self-Development and Responsibility Portfolio

This portfolio showcases the development of social and ethical awareness and responsibility during the module. It includes a personal development plan, personal SWOT analysis, reading log, time management skills, communication skills, academic writing skills, employability skills, and an action plan.

Module: (FY027) Preparing for Success: Self
Development and Responsibility
Portfolio

Table of Contents
Contents
Page
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 3
How and why have the project workshop activities developed your social and ethical awareness and
responsibility?..................................................................................................................................... 4
Importance and value of the Appendices (10 Documents) that I have compiled and provided as part
of my portfolio in relation to my development of social and ethical awareness and responsibility
during the module............................................................................................................................... 5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................... 6
References.......................................................................................................................................... 7
12 Appendices for the Portfolio...........................................................................................................8
Appendix 1: Personal Development Plan (PDP) .............................................................................8
Appendix 2: Personal SWOT Analysis.............................................................................................9
Appendix 3: Reading Log.............................................................................................................. 11
Appendix 4: Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule..............................................................12
Appendix 5: Time Management Skills: Daily to Do List..................................................................13
Appendix 6: Communication Skills: Effective vs Ineffective Communication..................................14
Appendix 7: Presentation Skills: Comparison between good and poor practices...........................15
....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Appendix 8: Academic Writing Skills..............................................................................................17
Appendix 9: Employability Skills:...................................................................................................18
Appendix 11: Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)............................................................................20
Appendix 12: An Action Plan for achieving a specific academic or professional goal of your choice.
...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Appendix 13: Optional: Cover Letter..............................................................................................23

Introduction
Self-development can be understood as getting information as well as skills which
can be beneficial in evolving an individual and generally it is in ongoing process which is
relied upon the selected career path by the individual. On the other side, responsibility deals
with the duties and obligations of doing something by own and without being relied on any
other person. For the self-development, it is very essential to recognize the weaknesses
found in an individual so that he or she can work on their weak points and finds
opportunities to grab as earliest as possible. Self-development and responsibility are the two
key elements in which every scholar or student has to work in order to realize their goals
and success.

How and why have the project workshop activities developed your social and
ethical awareness and responsibility?
Attending the module and workshops helps me in analyzing the concept of ethical
and social awareness and responsibility in the higher education. My mentors and tutors
helped me to realise the concept of social awareness and responsibility and define me the
value of listening and respecting the perceptions or view of others. These learning
workshops supported me in improving the ability of taking the perspective of my classmates
and even my seniors in a right way that I should respect their opinions, whether it si
matched with me or not. It provide me the ability to empathise with other persons as they
come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, having distinct identity in colour, race or religion. I
should interact with all people without having the judgments on discrimination. The concept
of ethical awareness and responsibility helped me in standing up for my friends who are
mistreating by others. It provided me the guidance and direction to support my friends when
they bully by other people in the school. I realise the value to be in touch with my own
values, and able to mould the conflict emotions. Having the awareness and responsibility of
ethical and social values helped me to build effective relationships with other students which
lasts life long. Attending the workshops also helped me demonstrating the strong social
awareness where people engaged in effective and constructive communication with their
peers and other school mates and resolve issues effectively when they arise. Ethics as a
principles, I have been guided to determine the standards for individual behaviour. I got the
understanding between right and wrong, respect and disrespect of people on the basis
personal or cultural beliefs. Therefore, it has been identified by me that I should respect the
culture and values hold by other people and respect and listen their views over something
that exhibits respect by me.

Importance and value of the Appendices (10 Documents) that I have compiled
and provided as part of my portfolio in relation to my development of social
and ethical awareness and responsibility during the module.
The documents which have been served below is significant as it involves by individual
development plan which is beneficial to develop and improve my abilities and potential to do any
work or task. Personal development will be beneficial for me as it will indulge me the direction and
guidance of my strong and weak areas. With the help of personal analysis will help me to identify
growth opportunities around me and I can recognize the threats which comes along with it. I have
realized that there are many areas in which I need to grow and develop as these can be the hurdles
and obstacles in my growth. Reading logs covers all the books which I have read as it helped me to
develop my grammar and vocabulary, also it helped me to improve my positive thoughts and builds
my motivation and self confidence level. Time management weekly schedule helped me to write and
list down all the things which I need to do on weekly basis and also supported me to manage my
time. Managing time properly is essential as it will assist me to accomplishment objectives and
dreams and also it makes me to manage my time efficiently and effectively. Moreover, I have
signified the communication skills and compassing both kinds of communication verbal and written
which will be beneficial and will provide me the confidence to talk with other people in and more
efficient way and with grace as well. An effective communication skill will also beneficial for getting
my dream job as I will be able to expressing my thoughts and ideas to my mentors or seniors which
will help me to grow in my profession. Social and ethical awareness will be beneficial to evolve the
values and significance about the ethics which I required to receive and also beneficial in making
vital decisions. Academic skills cover what I have acquired knowledge by attending a workshop and
what knowledge and skills I have collected. Attending workshop benefitted me to receive various
types of skills through which I develop my knowledge and skills for the acquisition of future job.
Employability skills comprises what skills I have gained by attending such kind of workshop and how
it will be beneficial for my job. The reflection, together with action plan which I have prepared for
myself is all about the experiences which I have gained attending those workshops. The action plan
is all about the objectives and targets which I have to achieve and resources which are needed to
accomplish those objectives.

Conclusion
It has been concluded from the above report is that individual development is very important
because of the struggle and competition which every scholar has to face. Every single individual
wishes to attain success but for accomplishing this it needs hard work as well as some obligations
which will enable an individual to achieve those success and wins. Self-development and
responsibilities are the main factors which can keep an individual and will also beneficial in overall
development. Responsibilities will make an individual to handle all the things by their own and ethics
signifies to not do anything which harm the society or themselves.

References
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12 Appendices for the Portfolio
Appendix 1: Personal Development Plan (PDP)
My Full Name:
Title of Course I’m
Enrolled For:
Name of Institution:
Level at which I am
Currently Studying:
Start Date:
End Date:
My Reasons/Motivation for
Doing this Course:

Objectives for my
personal
development
Actions required to
achieve my
objectives
Support and/or
resources I need
Timeframe Estimated
date of
completion /
achievement
To develop my
critical thinking skills
In order to build this
ability within me I need
to overlook on my
imperfections and
have to look on the
challenges, together
with opportunities
which will aid to
improve my critical
thinking skills.
One of the big
resources I need
to identify the
challenges and
opportunities in
them so that I can
develop a positive
outlook for every
aspect while not
taking anything
negatively.
4-5 months 7th May, 2022
Learn and adapt
new things
To improve the
curiosity in everything,
I will initiate doing
everything by my self.
Also, identifying the
new methods for the
learning and
adaptation will help to
grow in this area.
I will try engage
myself with other
people. I will also
take training
sessions in order
to get inspired
and become
curious in learning
things.
7-8 months 8th November,
2022
Appendix 2: Personal SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS (strong points)
WEAKNESSE
S (weak points)
1
Attainments
1 Poor health and fitness
2
Kk Knowledge
2 Lack of confidence
3Sss Strong Personality 3 Lack of resources
4 Positive Outlook 4 Poor problem solving skills
5 Highly Motivated 5 Poor critical thinking skills

OPPORTUNITIES (potential gains) THREATS
(potential losses
1
High demand for skills and expertise
1 Fewer jobs in market
2 Desirable job opportunities 2 Changes in the market
3
Training opportunities
3 Competition

Appendix 3: Reading Log
DATE TITLE AUTHOR TIME SPENT NUMBER OF PAGES
READ
The power of positive thinking Norman Vincent
Peale
4 weeks Full book
Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki and
Sharon Lechter
2 weeks 10 Pages
Dumb Code Claire Shipman and
Katty Kay
1 week 8 Pages

Appendix 4: Time Management Skills: Weekly Schedule
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
6:00 AM Sleep Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up
7:00 AM Sleep Cardio exercise Weight lifting Yoga Cardio exercise Weight lifting Zumba
8:00 AM Wake up Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9:00 AM Breakfast Bath Bath Bath Bath Bath Bath
10:00 AM Bath school school school school school school
11:00 AM Helping Mom and
Dad in home activities
school school school school school school
12:00 PM school school school school school school
1:00 PM Visit local markets school school school school school school
2:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
3:00 PM Power Nap Power Nap Power Nap Power Nap Power Nap Power Nap Power Nap
4:00 PM Playing badminton or
basketball
Study Study Study Study Study Study
5:00 PM Meet up friends or
relatives
Study Study Study Study Study Study
6:00 PM Movie Study Study Study Study Study Study
7:00 PM Movie Talking with siblings Playing with kids Playing with kids Playing with kids Playing with kids Playing with kids
8:00 PM Movie Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
9:00 PM Dinner Evening walk Evening walk Evening walk Evening walk Evening walk Evening walk
10:00 PM Evening walk Chatting with friends or
relatives
Chatting with friends or
relatives
Chatting with friends or
relatives
Chatting with friends or
relatives
Chatting with friends
or relatives
Chatting with friends
or relatives
11:00 PM Make notes into diary Study Study Study Study Study Study
12:00 PM Sleep Study Study Study Study Study Study
1:00 AM Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

Appendix 5: Time Management Skills: Daily to Do List
Item Priority Action to be taken Timeframe Done (tick)
1 1 Online
Sessions
Knowing the exact timings of school and start the
system or laptop few minutes earlier so that will
not miss any topic.
1 month Yes
2 2 Preparing
for exams
I will note down the dates of examinations and
prepare for the subject that held to be prior.
1 year Yes
3 3 Preparing
for jobs
I will find out the jobs and list down what jobs
are meant for me and what matches or fits with
my domain.
2 years Yes

Appendix 6: Communication Skills: Effective vs Ineffective Communication
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION INEFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
1 Helpful in communicating the thoughts as well
as idea in a clear way. 1 Creates unnecessary barriers in delivering the
message.
2 Helpful in receiving message. 2 The receiver might not get actual meaning of
message.
3 Helps in producing aimed results. 3 Creates barriers in delivering the actual message.
4 It helps in defining the competency of the
person. 4 It defines the deficiency of person.
5 5
6 6
7 7
BENEFITS OF
EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
1 It helps in increasing trust level.
2 Helps in delivering clear message.
3 Benefits of developing healthy relationships.
4 Provides in bring up the productivity.
5
6
7

Appendix 7: Presentation Skills: Comparison between good and poor practices
No. GOOD PRESENTATION No. POOR PRESENTATION
1 Motivation 1 Does not provide respect.
2 Commitment 2 Trust issues.
3 Flexibility 3 Less confidence
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7

Goals Action Plan
To learn about the business. More attention
To take all the exams with a good grade. To be present in class and to be as attentive as possible.
To get the desired jobs in the desired sector or field. Exploring information about the organization to get the
desired job.
To be focused on the deficiency so that overall personality
can be improved.
Take the help of my tutor.

Appendix 8: Academic Writing Skills
Select from the following list any three skills that you have learnt from the lessons and
workshops that you have attended; and briefly state the BENEFITS you have gained
from learning the said academic skills:
 Referencing
 Summarizing
 Paraphrasing
 Editing of text
 Data analysis
 Creating a Table of Contents
 Interpreting feedback given by your lecturer; and acting on it
 Using punctuations correctly
 Understanding verbs that are commonly used in Assignments;
 Reflective writing
 Any other academic skill.
1 Academic Skill 1 Strong points (advantages) Weak points (disadvantages)
(a) Paraphrasing It helps creating vital ideas in my
own words. Sometimes, it would be difficult for me to
change the original context.
(b)
©
Benefit(s) of this skill to me- I am able to create me
own word phrase, my
own sentences as well
as easily communicate
with other people.
2 Academic Skill 2 Strong points (advantages) Weak points (disadvantages)
(a) Referencing It helps in giving the credit whose
original ideas have been used in the
work.
It is difficult to identify the authentic source
(b)
©
Benefit(s) of this skill to me  It will help my tutor to
give marks as per the
work represented.
3 Academic Skill 3 Strong points (advantages) Weak points (disadvantages)
(a) Editing text It is beneficial for me to define my
work effectively. It needs a lot of time and efforts to finish the
task of editing text.
(b)
©
Benefit(s) of this skill to me It will be helpful in
defining the work more
effectively.

Appendix 9: Employability Skills:
No. Specific skill you’ve acquired during
lessons or workshops
How does it raise your chances of getting your
desired job?
1 Communication
Effective communication helps me to make healthier
relationships with others
2 Enhanced my body language
It help me to supply good and positive impression.
3 Inter personal skills
By making healthier relationships will help in increasing contacts
to get a desired job.
4 Leadership skills
Helps in supervising the team to get the intended results.
5
6
7

Appendix 10: Notes on Reflection (3 sessions)
Provide details of your OBSERVATIONS, EXPERIENCES and LESSONS learnt, and how
these changed your PERSPECTIVE and made you a better person.
Reflection defines the kind of writing about own self and a way to share the life
experiences. It signifies about what I have acquired the knowledge and what knowledge and
competencies I I have developed or where I need to improve my self. I have seen that good
communication is essential if one has to deliver a positive impact on the audience. I have
gained a positive experience by attending workshops as I have developed several new things
which will going to support in building good career. I learned about the concepts of ethical
and social responsibilities.

Appendix 11: Up-to-Date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
NAME: David Johnson
ADDRESS: 11-99 Town House, London, UK
CONTACT DETAILS: 99-000-1345
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: I have acquired knowledge in business and management. I
am looking for the opportunities where I can grow and develop myself in the similar field and
facilitate my knowledge for the organisation.
EDUCATION (Name and year of Institution attended):
B.BA (London University, 2018)
M.MA (London University, 2020)
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Decision-making
Leadership
Motivation
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience in Tesco Company
REFERENCES:

Appendix 12: An Action Plan for achieving a specific academic or professional goal of your
choice.
Pick any goal from the following list and create an Action Plan for achieving it:
 Completing your studies (diploma or degree) within a record time.
 Completing your Research Report (IBL) within a specified period of time.
 Finding and completing on time a Work-Based Learning Placement within the
specified period of time.
 Seeking and finding employment (a job) at the end of your studies.
 Any other appropriate goal within the academic or employment environment.
Action for Achieving a Specific Goal
Date:
My Name:
Course enrolled for:
Level of study:
Goal to be Accomplished: To improve my leadership in the employment environment.
Actions I need to take: I will work hard for demonstrating my leadership skills and enable team
members to achieve the desired targets.
Resources / support / backup that I
need:
A group of people to be directed.
Timeframe: 2-3 years
Success criteria or indicators:
(How will you know when you’ve
achieved the goal)
Rewards and promotion.
Review / evaluation: I feel confident about my accomplishments as this it enhances my
motivation and confidence level to look on different aspects. My
laziness could be a barrier in achieving those tasks.

Appendix 13: Optional: Cover Letter

Appendix 14: Photos or samples of work produced in class (during lessons or workshop