Report: Reflection Essay on Self-Managed Learning and Skills

This report is a reflection essay on self-managed learning, detailing a student's journey in personal and professional development. It begins with an introduction on the importance of self-managed learning and its role in skill development. The essay evaluates different approaches to self-managed learning, including online communities, level-specific training, and conferences. It emphasizes the significance of lifelong learning and its impact on personal and professional growth. The report includes a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The essay also discusses the student's development needs, focusing on work and time management, and proposes a personal and professional development plan to address these needs. The VARK learning method is used to improve learning abilities. The essay concludes with an evaluation of the benefits of self-managed learning for both individuals and employers. The student reflects on their learning styles, and how they can develop their skills and abilities to manage their work effectively.

Reflection essay

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Evaluation of approaches for self managed learning...................................................................1
lifelong learning in personal and professional development.......................................................2
Evaluation of benefits of self-managed learning.........................................................................3
Identification of own development needs and the activities required to meet them....................5
Personal and professional development plan based on identified needs.....................................5
Document development activities as planned..............................................................................7
Updating of development plan based on feedback and evaluation..............................................7
Selection of solutions to work based problems...........................................................................9
Communication in a variety of styles and appropriate manner at various levels......................10
Evaluation and use effective time management strategies........................................................11
Gibbs reflection cycle................................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
It is very important for students to manage the skills and abilities for managing the work.
It is important for the students to complete the work in an effective manner for doing personal
and professional development. This is a report which includes information about a student’s
personal as well as professional. The professional as well as personal development it is known as
the area for practicing in which the main objective of the person is to have and essential and
effective improvement within skills. In the given report, there is personal self assessment and
development . It is very important for a person to analyse its own as this will help in in knowing
what are the skills and abilities of an individual.
Evaluation of approaches for self managed learning
Learning is defined as a lifelong process which is used by people for continuous professional
development. For an individual, it is very essential to gain skills as well as knowledge and
utilising them in doing different activities perfectly. It is also very important to analyse that
personal as well as professional development a person is important for achieving goals and
objectives in specified and frame (Gamrat, and et. al., 2014). In life of students, continuous
learning process is helpful for knowing what are the challenges in the the learning process and
how to overcome them for doing great work and getting skillful jobs. Student life has an
objective of getting good jobs after the graduation and college life academics provide various
opportunities for grabbing knowledge and skills for attaining the goals in less time and in an
effective manner. Process of learning is followed by student for management the work properly
and it is helpful for student for energy the different research work and assignments in successful
manner. While attending various sections in universities, student is able to analyse challenges
she has to face for achieving the goals of life properly. It is very important for or people effective
skills which will help in facing different challenges attainment of goals and objectives. Self
managed learning is the best way which help me to analyse the challenges as well as
opportunities in in effective manner and it will help me in analysing all the factors for enhancing
my skills. It is very essential as a student for me to improve my skills and manage to the success
in projects so that I will get good grades. It is important for me to manage the work effectively
and work in proper manner for attaining success in life. There are following ways for managing
different situations at work and attaining success -
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Online Communities: There are a lot of opportunities in order to improve skills and abilities
through this method. There are various digital platforms on which I can work upon and enhance
my self managed learning. By using these platforms, I am able to work properly and enhance
my knowledge and interest regarding business situations and how to work ok in them properly.
This is also helpful for ensuring that I have effective skills which are able to manage and handle
different business situations and day to day activities.
Level specific training - this is known as the method which is related with the efficiency of
training which are provided to different individuals. It is very effective for me to analyse the
work properly by managing the training in proper manner. It is important for me to manage the
work in proper manner.
Conferences and Meetings: There is a method which is used for managing my Continuous
professional development. This is important for me to manage attending of various meetings and
sessions which are able to manage the work in proper manner. There is need by the companies to
hire and ensure retention of employees. Thus, it is important for me to manage the work in
proper manner. It is very effective for me to manage the work in proper manner. It is essential to
conduct various meetings and conferences for developing my skills and abilities.
lifelong learning in personal and professional development
It is essential for me to manage the work and achieve targets and goals in effective manner. I
have analysed that I am working effective for achieving the facts for figures for managing work
in proper manner. It is very essential for me to do proper work and achieving the success in life
properly. It is important for me to manage the learning abilities of mine so that I am able to
manage the working properly. There are a lot of skills which are helpful for managing the work
properly and working in effective manner (Hunter, Laursen, and Seymour, 2007). It is very
effective for me that I am able to grow abilities and skills in order to manage the work properly.
There is need for managing the work properly and attaining success in life. Continuous
Professional Development is very important for me to manage the work in proper manner. It is
essential for the life long management for managing the work in proper manner. It is important
for the company that there is improvisation of knowledge, attributes and experiences of
individuals. It is very essential for me to develop my personal and professional development.
Some of the way are mentioned below -
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 Enhancing Learning Ownership: This is very important for the person to manage the
development of skills for attracting various employers to manage the work in proper
manner. This is one of the best strategy for managers to analyse skills and growth
properly.
 Setting up Objectives: In general context, this is an essential method for increasing the
learning process. It is essential for me to have proper management of my skills and
abilities. It is essential for me to manage skills and abilities for growth and development.
Evaluation of benefits of self-managed learning
There are various benefits of self-managed learning for both employers as well as
employees. These are needed for understanding the skills needed for an employee for
implementing continuous professional development in both personal as well as professional
context. The advantages of both Benefits to these factors are discussed below:
Benefits to Individuals: Gaining Effective Skills: The main benefit for me in context of self-managed learning is
gaining of effective skills which will be easy for excelling in job role. I am able to
effectively and appropriately gain professional and personal satisfaction. Managed Speed: Self-managed learning is beneficial for people as this provides no
pressure in managing and working responsibilities of job. A strict schedule will help in
managing work activities effectively. This will motivate for learning various aspects of
learning in effective manner. Appropriate Access: Another advantage of this is it provides help in increasing
availability of different sources (Hunter, A.B., Laursen, S.L. and Seymour, E., 2007).
This increases comfortable level of the individual. This would make their learning more
flexible, which would keep them encouraged throughout their career.
SWOT Analysis:
This is defined as a tool which is used for analysing my strength as well as weaknesses.
After evaluation of this tool, I will be able to know how can I be able to overcome my threats
and work upon my opportunities. There is SWOT analysis of mine mentioned below which
clearly defined what are the weakness and strength within me.
Strength:
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I have numerous skills and while attending college sessions, I have developed lot of skills and
abilities. Some of my strengths include good communication, better analytical skills.
Communication is known as the key for achieving success in any task. It is very important for
me to have good communication as it will help me to do all the activities and tasks in effective
manner. There are various tasks and projects in which I have to work in groups. It was important
for me to do my work in proper manner for achieving the goals and objectives in less time. I
know how to communicate in English, French and German. This is my strength as I will be able
to complete different projects easily by communicating in these languages with other people. I
also have good analytical skills. I am able to solve various problems of the research and projects
by using my analytical thinking skills. In future, there are various opportunities at workplace
where I have to use my analytical skills for doing great work.
Weaknesses:
There are few weaknesses which I have and these become hindrance in achieving my goals and
targets in specified time. It is very important for me to work properly by analysing the work for
attaining success in life. I have to work upon my weaknesses so that I will be able to work
effectively and attain success (Moss, Gibson, and Dollarhide, 2014). There are some weaknesses
of mine which includes time managing skills. Ethical practice, stress management and
managerial skills. I am not able to manage time while doing multitasking. I am very bad at
prioritising work activities and achieving the targets and goals. I am also not able to work in
ethical manner. It is very difficult for me to work properly and control the practices which are
against ethics. Managerial skills and abilities are my another weakness which limits me to
achieve goals and targets in specified time. Another factor which I am weak is effective
management of stress. I am not able to work under stressful situations. This limit sin managing
the work in effective manner and achieving the success in work. It is very important for me to
overcome all these situations in order to work effectively.
Opportunities:
There are a lot of opportunities I am having in the academic as well as professional level. As
I am a good scholar student with some necessary and effective skills needed for managing the
work, I am able to work effectively. I have a lot of opportunities in market for getting jobs in
which I can use my potential for doing work.
Threats:
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There are few threats which haunts me in achieving success in work. There is a lot of
competition in today’s world. The knowledge of IT is important for achieving success and I have
less knowledge about it. This makes me feel less confident while working for attaining success in
getting good jobs.
Learning Skills Inventory:
There are lot of skills for managing the work in proper manner and attaining success in
life. It is important for the management to utilise the skills in proper manner and achieving
success in life. There are various skills which will help me in working properly and gaining
knowledge for achieving success. I have used VARK learning method for improving my learning
abilities. There are a lot of learning styles which consists of Visual, auditory, reading/writing and
kinaesthetic. It is important to analyse that I must be able to develop my skills and abilities for
managing the work properly.
Identification of own development needs and the activities required to meet them
It is important for me to develop my skills and abilities for managing the work in proper
manner. The most important thing which I have to focus upon is work management and time
management. I am able to do my work effectively by managing the work assigned in proper
manner. I have always worked on improving the skills and abilities in order to have good
management of all the activities. There are various skills on which I have to work upon such as
time Management, Ethical Practice, Managerial Abilities and Stress Management. It is very
essential or me to manage the working of the targets and goals in order to lead a successful life.
Student life is the best way by which I will be able to manage my work properly and achieve
success in life.
Personal and professional development plan based on identified needs
GOALS ACTIVITIES RESOURCES OBSTACLES SUCCESS
CRITERIA TIME
Time
Management
This is for
enhancing my
time
management
skills by
There are
various resources
which I have to
maintain as time
management is
There are
various
ineffective
tools which I
may be using
This is
effective as
well as better
way for
managing
4 weeks s
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analysing the
priority of work
to be done by
managing all
the work.
Management of
time is one of
the best way for
analysing all
the things
related to the
achievement of
goals.
known as an
effective practise
that is useful for
managing the
time in an
effective
manner.
for managing
time.
time and
knowing what
are the
different ways
for achieving
the goals in
specified
time.
Ethical
Practice
To enhance and
improve the
ethical skill and
knowledge
regarding the
conduction of
various
seminars.
Effective
modules of
ethical practice
Insufficient
improvement
methods
Unbiased
Decision
Making and
Ethical
Judgements 2 Months
Managerial
Abilities
I can attend
various
workshops for
analysing every
aspect of
management of
business.
This can be
enhanced by
attending various
training sessions
and reading
various journals
Inappropriate
Judgement
Criteria
This will help
in better
managing of
tasks and
activities for
attaining the
organisational
goals.
16 weeks
Stress It is easy for Stress related I was inclined Complex 24 weeks
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Management
me to take
therapy
sessions for
managing the
level of my
stress. This will
help me to take
effective
decisions in
time and
attaining the
goals in an
effective
manner.
medications and
treatments.
towards a lot
of medication
for managing
stress and
tension.
problem-
solving and
effective
decision
making .
Document development activities as planned
ACTIVITIES DATE
COMMENCED DATE FINISHED PLACE
Training Sessions 3rd May 18th May University
Seminars 20th May 30th July Internship
Workshops 25th May 3rd July University
Therapy 1st June 2nd September Clinic
Updating of development plan based on feedback and evaluation
GOALS ACTIVITIES EXPLANATIONS TIME
Time
Management
In order to enhance
the skill for managing
There were mock trials which
helped me for managing the
20 days
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time and achieving
the goals and
objectives in
specified time frame.
time in effective manner and
completing the work properly.
This is helpful for managing
the time properly and doing all
the work in essential manner. I
will be able to manage the time
and do all the business
activities and tasks in future
properly.
Ethical
Practice
From the feedbacks, I
have analysed that
there is need for
managing the ethical
practices and
working in proper
manner for achieving
the goals and targets
in less time.
Feedbacks are known as bets
way for managing the skills
and abilities. These contains
evaluation about the weakness
and strength of mine. 40 days
Managerial
Abilities
There are various
simulations which are
used for managing
and practising
different practices
within business
(Prosek, and Hurt,
2014). It is important
for managing the
work properly.
Simulations have helped me in
managing the work properly
and analysing the practices of
business properly.
45 days
Stress
Management
Autogenic training is
used by me for
This training will be helping
me to access various sensations
50 ays
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dealing with various
stress situations and
problems. I can work
effectively is there is
no stress.
in my body. This helps me to
keep my mind peaceful and
doing my work in appropriate
manner. This helps in
increasing the patience level
and calmness.
Selection of solutions to work based problems
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Conflict between teammates
Conflicts are the most common factor that
affects me in completing the work in effective
manner. It is very essential for me to do my
work in proper manner by doing the work in
effective manner and achieving the goals and
targets in less time. There are various skills
which will help me in managing conflicts and
fights. It is very important for me to do my work
properly and achieve the goals in specified time.
In future, I have to work in good organisation,
so I must know how to tackle with situations of
conflicts and fights. It is very important for me
to know how to handle and manage the conflicts
and fights among the team members as this will
help to do work properly and avoiding the
consequences of managing the work properly. It
is essential for me to manage the work
effectively and attaining success within less
time.
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Training
This is a process which is used by management
of companies in increasing the performance of
employees. I will be able to know the skills and
abilities required for managing the work in
proper manner. It is very important for me to
manage the work in effective manner for doing
great work. It is essential for the me to know
what are the different factors for managing the
business activities properly. Employee
engagement activities are essential for
maximising the involvement as well as
contribution for managing the work properly and
working effectively. Training is the best method
by which I am able to provide effective service
in the company. As a manager, it is very
important for me to enhance the way in which
training is provided to individuals.
Feedback
This is important for managing my skills and
grow my abilities after evaluating my feedback
form the tutor. It is easy for me to know what
are the ways for improving my skills and
managing the possibilities to get good job. It is
essential for the company to manage the work
properly and attain goals in effective manner.
Communication in a variety of styles and appropriate manner at various levels
COMMUNICATION
STYLE LEVEL SITUATION
Lectures (Aggressive Lower Management Level I can improve my
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Communication Style)
communication skill by
providing orders and
instructions to the juniors
properly and providing them
effective way to work and
show their skills and abilities.
Conferences (Assertive
Communication Style)
Upper and Lower Management
Level This method is used for
informing people regarding
organisation change plan and
organisational schemes.
Letters (Assertive
Communication Style) Middle Management Level
At personal level, I must know
how to manage my work and
do the work properly by
analysing the issues which
people are facing while
working collaboratively.
Circulars (Assertive
Communication Style) Middle Management Level
There is written
communication which can be
analysed by providing related
information to the events and
activities.
Evaluation and use effective time management strategies
STRATEGIES USE EVALUATION
Delegation I have to analyse the activities It is important for managing
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and tasks in effective manner
for doing work properly and
handling the business
operations properly. I have
managed to work properly and
attaining my targets and goals
in proper manner. It is
essential for me to do my work
effectively and properly.
and handling the work in
proper manner. There is
efficiency for all the
individuals working in groups
for managing the work in
proper manner. When I am
working in groups, it is
important for me to manage
the work and collaborate with
the group members effectively.
Scheduling of time
I have to work upon managing
the scheduling of activities and
tasks for managing the
effectiveness of performance.
For me, it is an effective
planning which is needed for
attaining the goals and targets.
I have the ability to manage
my work properly and
attaining the goals (Ramia, and
et. al., 2016). It is very
important for me to manage
the skills and abilities in order
to manage the scheduling of
time as it will help to do the
work properly and attaining
success.
Gibbs reflection cycle
Gibb’s reflective cycle is defined as a popular model of reflection which consists of
various stages like description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan. By
using this model, I will be able to analyse the process which will help me in in managing my
skills and achieving success in my life. The Gibbs reflective cycle is mentioned below-
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 Description - according to this step, there is need for explaining what are the different
skills which I pursue and how I use them for doing my various projects and assignments.
It is very important for me to. Analyse my skills and work effectively for conducting the
projects in successful manner. The time management is one of the best skill which I have
developed while my academic tenure. It was very important or me to develop my skills
and achieve the success in my life. I have different priorities which have helped me to
attain success in life. If I do not have time management skills, I was not able to enhance
my ability to do multiple work at single hour. This results in mismanagement of tasks.
 Feelings - while I was attending sessions in my University, I learnt various skills and
developed different abilities which have helped me to complete my projects in effective
manner. I have developed myself by attending various sessions and learning from
different processes different abilities which are helpful for managing the work. When I
was attending classes in colleges, I have developed various positive feelings towards my
work and analysed how to to tackle all the problems and achieve success in academics.
 Evaluation - when I have attended college, there were various skills like time
management, managerial abilities, leadership skills in which I lacked. But when I started
working in different projects and assignments, I have developed these skills and I have
become successful person. It is very important for me too to work effectively e and
manage the the different skills in proper manner. Seminars helped me a lot in enhancing
my knowledge for ethical objectives and aims of doing work. In these seminars, I have
learnt ethical way of functions and doing business activities. This helped me to reduce
conflicts within the organisation. Also I am able to achieve organisational goals and
objectives in less time. This helps me to minimise bias behaviour of people. Seminars
didn't helped me in explaining distinct ways as an example for enhancing my skills. This
made me to be insufficient in guiding and working effectively.
 Conclusion - this part is known as the area at which there is acknowledgement of
different skills which are required for or doing effective work and functions. It is very
important for people to to manage their work effectively. I am able to do all the work in
positive manner and I've always work towards achieving success (van Aalderen‐Smeets,
and Walma van der Molen, 2015). I am a positive person who is involved in developing
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skills as well as abilities for continuous development and growth of my personal as well
as professional career.
 Action plan - this is the last step of Gibbs reflective cycle. This is known as the step at
which there is an analysis of the schools which are left behind and still can be improved
by me for achieving success in life. There are some skills which I am not good at such as
leadership skills and abilities. It is important for me to develop my skills and do great
work in order to have successful life.
CONCLUSION
It has been concluded from the above discussion there are numerous skills in which I am
good at. It is required by me that I am able to work properly and achieve the targets and goals in
effective manner. As a student, there are various responsibilities for becoming a successful
person and getting good job. There is essential need for me to develop my personal as well as
professional development so that I will be able to work in proper manner. It is very important for
me to manage the work in proper manner. It is analysed that there must be skills and abilities in
order to manage the work in proper manner. It is essential for individuals to manage the work in
proper manner and attain organisational goals. It is important for the individual to manage the
work in proper manner and attain success in life.
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