FY026 - Reflective Essay: Developing as a Learner and Future Goals

This reflective essay, submitted for the FY026 module "Preparing for Success at University," details the student's journey of learner development. The essay employs the Gibbs reflective model to analyze personal experiences, focusing on the development of key skills such as time management, communication, and conflict resolution. It describes the student's initial feelings of nervousness and subsequent growth through collaborative activities and teamwork. The essay also identifies strengths and weaknesses, including an action plan to address areas needing improvement. Furthermore, the essay explores the application of these skills to future academic challenges and expectations, highlighting the benefits of collaborative skills and the significance of skills that require further development. The student reflects on the module's impact, expressing gratitude for the acquired knowledge and its influence on future learning and teaching endeavors.

CW1: Reflective Essay

Table of Contents
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Reflective statement....................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

MAIN BODY
Reflective statement
To present reflection inappropriate and systematic manner, I have utilized the best
reflective concept and that is Gibbs reflective model, which help me to present my personal
experience which I have felt during this module (Bass and et.al., 2020). It is quite challenging for
anyone to become a good learner as it require full concentration and great interest level. I have
developed myself as a learner and I want to describe my experience, which I have get during the
overall process.
It wants to describe that at the beginning part of the module, due to high interest in
gaining new knowledge, I have taken many attempts by using my key skills. I have developed
my self as learner by taking interesting in overall module, which is quite beneficial for me in
term of improving my skills and developing new. Throughout 1st semester, I have enjoyed this
module, i gives the best chance to me for developing my understanding and knowledge in each
of varied areas. During this module I have developed myself as learner, by learning and
developing time management, conflict resolution and effective communication skills as well. I
have got experience in different filed for example, in order to collect a lot of data about specific
subject I have learned how to use smart tools and also understand which source is reliable for
data collection. As a learner I have learned how to communicate and work in a collaboration
(Blau, Shamir‐Inbal and Hadad, 2020).
I want to share my personal feeling, which I have felt while developing myself as a
learner during this module. For instance, Before taking part in module and overall process, I am
very exited and happy. But when the session begin, I feel actually nervous and unclear as I don't
known which topic is now discussed during module. The main reason behind my nervousness is
lack of time management skills that may hamper my work and productivity level in negative
manner. On the other hand, after passing one or two weeks, I feel quite normal and comfortable
because during module I get change to collaborate with many people and due to this activity I
feel confident and strong in context of conducting any attempt. Furthermore, I get opportunity to
work in a team, which is quite beneficial for me as it help while developing as a learner in term
of giving opportunity to learn how to perform, communicate and participate in group work. I also

feel I have learned a lot during module in term of managing time and communicating with others
through written format.
During my journey as a learner I have experienced many things for example, due to
collaborative skills I found my self able to working in a team of people. It allows me to support
other and make effective collaboration with them for understanding each topic better which has
been discussed in entire module. With collaborative skills, I develop high degree thinking,
conduct oral communication and also learn self management skill. On the other side, I have
examined that due to lack of communication and time management competence I face challenge
in context of managing my work and daily schedule. Poor communication skill hamper my
performance and affect in negative manner. For example, it makes me unable to collaborate
appropriately and bring barriers in regard to learn new skills. Everything is going perfect, but due
to these skills I have faced challenges, which may overcome by applying appropriate techniques.
Furthermore, along with these, I have faced issues because of lack of conflict resolution
competence.
The entire experience which I have get while developing as learner during this module is
quite good, but challenging as well due to lack of conflict resolution, time management and
communication skills. I have analysed that all these competences are quite beneficial and
necessary for me, as it need to develop these by considering the right action and then implement
in practical manner. I have analysed that, collaborative skills, which have provided many
benefits to me, bring more benefits for me in term of increasing my productivity and
performance level. I would like to say that I have experienced some positive things along with
negative during this module. The vast sum of knowledge, information and learning which I have
collected has been great in giving me good confidence to go out and teach all aspect of
individual. It has also motivated me to think about areas, topics and other subjects which I have
never actually considered due to lack of chance to experience them in institute and whilst out on
activity.
From overall discussion, I want to say that I have enjoyed the current module and learned
so many things which help in my future. By using my existing skill and knowledge, I have
completed my work and get success. Furthermore, I have identified my strengths and weakness
as well during this module, which I need to develop through action plan. It includes useful
approaches, time frame and importance. I have determined the benefits to team work and

collaboration. Moreover, I have also analysed the significance of those skills, which I don't have
and need to develop.
Action plan-
It considered as list of competences, abilities and skills that a person need to develop or
enhance for making their career much better and for grabbing the best employment opportunities
in market. Here, it has created in context of developing time management, conflict resolution and
communication skills. Furthermore, through this plan I will approach further challenges and
expectations of university course.
Basis Importance Approaches Time frame
Time management I need to develop this
skill because it is
important for me in
term of managing my
daily work.
I can develop time
management skill by
create a schedule, in
which each task is
mentioned with
appropriate time
frame.
10 days
Communication
skills
By developing this
competence, I can
communicate with
others by writing a
letter and email or
through conducting
oral communication
practices.
By working in a
group, I can develop
by communication
skill and make it
effective.
12 Days
Conflict resolution The development of
this competence is
important for me,
because it helps to
increase my
productivity and allow
I can develop conflict
resolution ability, by
taking suggestions and
guidance from
experience persons.
15 days

to obtain desire
outcomes.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Bass, J. and et.al., 2020. Midwifery students’ experiences and expectations of using a model of
holistic reflection. Women and Birth. 33(4). pp.383-392.
Blau, I., Shamir‐Inbal, T. and Hadad, S., 2020. Digital collaborative learning in elementary and
middle schools as a function of individualistic and collectivistic culture: The role of
ICT coordinators' leadership experience, students' collaboration skills, and
sustainability. Journal of computer assisted learning. 36(5). pp.672-687.