Reflective Learning E-Portfolio: CPD Plan/SWOT Analysis, Orientation

This assignment is a reflective e-portfolio created by a student, focusing on the Orientation for Success in Higher Education module. The portfolio details the student's understanding of cultural and behavioral expectations within business management studies, emphasizing the importance of peer-to-peer support and teamwork in enhancing the learning experience. The assignment includes a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) plan and a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis, providing a personal audit of the student's skills and areas for improvement. The student reflects on how the module's learnings will impact their future studies and career, outlining strategies for applying acquired knowledge and skills. The e-portfolio covers topics like effective communication, problem-solving, and team leadership, with a focus on practical application and the development of professional behaviors. The student also analyzes the impact of online learning environments and the challenges of competition and time management, presenting a comprehensive overview of their learning journey and future goals.

Reflective learning

E-Portfolio-CPD PLAN/SWOT Analysis.
Area of
Learning
Reflection of
Learning
Future
Implications
Implementatio
n
Cultural and
behavioural
expectations of
studying for a
degree in
business
management
I have learned that
different kinds of
culture and behaviour
is needed to enhance
while studying
business
management
subjects. I have
choose this course for
my professional
career to enhance by
personality and
employability skills.
There are few kinds of
behaviour required
while studying
business
management subjects
like I must wear
formal dressing and
must be polite and
ethical toward my
The learning of
culture and
behavioural
required in business
management will
help me to enhance
my professional
career because it
will help me to
analyse the issues
and behaviour
which will further
help me to manage
the business
effectively. By
studying this
module, I can
forecast few of the
habits and
behavioural type
which is essential
for my upcoming
I have learned
different kinds of
behaviour which are
necessary as an
business manager. I
can apply these
behaviour by
participating in
different academic
programmes related
to business
management like
Group discussions,
debates or any skit
or drama related to
present corporate
sector. I will also
make sure to attend
different kinds of
webinars and events
which are conducted
for business
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colleagues. Various
kinds of new skills can
be learned effectively
through this course
(Lukitasari, Hasan and
Sukri, 2020). While
attending the module,
I am aware about
some behavioural
expectation in this
course like available
skills like
communication skill,
time management
skill, problem solving
skill and many others.
The main behaviour
while studying this
course is to generate
the habit of taking
risk and analyse the
business world and
the issues in this
sector so that new
and innovative
strategies will be
made to mitigate
them. This course will
help me to analyse
the influence of
different kinds of
culture upon
professional life.
While giving any
interview for the
company, I can
clear the interview
by my
communication
skills and
personality which I
can learn from this
module only. In
context of future
studies, it is for
sure that I will
continue my studies
in same field of
business
management.
Hence, the
knowledge and
skills gained in this
module will help me
in understanding
the concept of
future courses in
the same field (Park
and et. al., 2020). I
can apply my
theoretical
knowledge into
practical knowledge
effectively.
management
students where they
got the chance to
communicate with
business experts or
popular personalities
in business
management area. I
have the opportunity
to ask the questions
and share my
knowledge with
them to analyse my
actual performance
in learning this
course. Secondly, I
can also apply my
learnings on online
competitive exams
of business
management field.
These exams will
help me to identify
my actual
understanding and
knowledge of the
course so that I will
work harder on my
weak skills.
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individual
behavioural.
Management courses
are expecting a good
level of discipline and
effective
communication skills.
I have learned that
the behaviour of an
individual get
impacted by different
situations of
corporate sector. As
an effective manager
I need to analyse the
environment first and
then make decisions
as per the knowledge
and skill. Managing
resources as per the
organisational goal is
an tough task. A
business can be
managed effectively if
priority is given to
effectively managing
the people and other
essential resources.
The importance
of peer-to-peer
support and
Peer-to-peer support
and team working is
one of the most
Peer-to-peer
support and team
working will help
To implement the
learning from this
module, I have to
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team working to
enhance
learning
experience
important way to
enhance learning in
business
management courses
(Ziakas and Getz,
2020). It states the
ways and
performance of an
individual while
working within the
group. During this
module, I get to know
the benefits of
learning from fellow
mates. I get to know
that while studying in
a team or group I can
gain effective
corporation skill which
will further help me to
manage people
effectively. Different
individuals have
different mind sets
and point of views
and studying together
and taking each
other's feedback will
help to analyse own
strengths and
weakness. I have gain
various benefits while
me in my future
studies and to
make my
professional career
successful. This will
help me in my
future studies by
analysing different
kinds of solutions
for a given issues. It
might be happen
that I will be unable
to solve any issue.
Hence, at that time
my peers or friends
will help me to
understand the
issue effectively
and provide the the
solutions. In context
of professional
manner, this type of
learning will help
me to enhance my
team working skill,
leadership skill,
communication skill
and problem
solving skill which
are the main skills
at professional level
(Kato and et. al.,
make sure that I
must participate in
all group activities
and ask the teacher
to become the group
leader to accept
more
responsibilities. This
learning can be
implemented in
exam time when I
need someone's
help for providing
me the solutions of
different issues and
doubts related to a
specific subject.
Here, I can ask with
my peers to clear by
doubts and I can
also help them to
clear their doubts to
gain high score
during academics. I
can also apply my
learning of this
course during my
internship period
where I will make
sure that I will apply
to become intern as
an group leader and
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studying with peers
and taking their
feedback. This helps
me to collect various
alternatives of a
single issue because a
single problem is
given to a whole
group and each
member will provide
the solution of that
issue on the basis of
their own
understanding and
knowledge. With the
help of team learning
I also get to know the
techniques of
improving my
communication skills
and problem solving
skill. Group
discussions, debates
and many others
activities will help in
enhancing team
working skill. After
participating in group
tasks I am able to
learn team working
skill and now as a
leader of the team I
2021). I can lead a
team effectively
due to this module
because it helps to
learn the different
kinds of outcomes
of behaviours and
conflicts which may
arise while working
in ate am. Hence,
this module is
preparing me for
my future career.
manage the team
work effectively over
there.
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always make sure
that the task will be
given to group
members according
to their skills and
expertise. Feedback is
essential in this area.
This type of learning
also help me to
enhance my
knowledge and skills
for my better future
as an entrepreneur or
a successful business
owner.
S
Student’s
personal
strengths in
relation to
learning
W
Student’s personal
weaknesses in
relation to
learning.
O
Identified
opportunities on
gaining skills and
degree
T
Threats envisaged
in relation to
student’s
attainment of
opportunities
SWOT Analysis
I have effective
communication
skill which will
help me to
interact with my
peers in good
manner and
attract their
I am weak an
managing conflicts
within a team
because I am unable
to analyse the root of
conflict. I need to
work harder to
improve my problem
Online classes are
better opportunity
for me to enhance
my weak skills. I
can solve various
kinds of case
studies related to
team conflicts
Competition is one
of the biggest threat
for my academic as
well as upcoming
professional life.
There are huge
competition while its
related to achieve
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attention to
influence them
effectively.
Secondly, I am
also good at
leadership skills
because I got
various
opportunities to
perform within a
group and I have
managed by team
effectively to
accomplish all
tasks on time. I
am self motivated
and self sufficient
to manage my
tasks
appropriately.
solving skill
effectively. Secondly,
I also become
nervous sometimes
while facing huge
audience due to my
stage fear. I have also
notices that my few of
the projects and
assignments are
submitting late due to
improper time
management skill.
within a given
period of time to
make sure that
each question is
answered as per
the case given.
After this I will ask
my teacher to
check the answers
and if I get positive
response then I can
measure my
success in learning
both problem
solving skill as well
as time
management skill.
Applying for
internships can also
be a good
opportunity for me
to enhance my
weak skills.
any academic goal
or professional goal.
Secondly, COVID
pandemic is another
threat for me to
create a obstacle in
my learnings. I am
good at classroom
learning but due to
lock down and
government
regulations I need to
take online classes
and these online
classes are
unproductive for me
because I am unable
to ask my doubts
and make them
clear.
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