University Course: Self-Development, Challenges, and Expectations

This essay reflects on the process of preparing for university, focusing on self-development as a learner. It identifies weaknesses such as time management and lack of motivation, and outlines strategies to overcome these challenges. The essay explores the importance of skills like concept learning, problem-solving, and effective communication in fostering success. It also addresses future challenges and expectations, emphasizing the need for time management, motivation, and a positive approach. The author highlights personal strengths like patience and good communication skills to achieve goals and meet future expectations within the university environment. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-responsibility, time management, and formative communication skills for achieving success in university.

Preparing for Success
at University:
Knowledge and
Creativity
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Self Development As A Learner During This Module....................................................................4
Future Challenges And Expectation................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
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INTRODUCTION
Learning is defined as process of acquisition of new, alterations is existing, behaviour,
preferences, values, skills and knowledge. It is a permanent change with respect to altering
knowledge and behaviour which individual has acquired from past experiences (Kim, 2014). I
know that I am weak at some sections, they comprises of time management, lack of motivation
and understanding of text or content. This study has been conducted to prepare for future and
course has been taken in University. This essay covers reflection and different types of formative
discussions on the topic which will elaborate topic in best effective way.
I have joined this course as I am aware about the fact that I need to enhance my skills in
which I lack, to have a secured future. The reason to join this course was this and it has been
analysed by past experience like I was not able understand the things the reason is not that I am
not capable but this was due to lack of time as I need a proper time to answer the queries.
Similarly many things occurred in past which made me realised that I strongly need a course to
improvise my skills. By joining the course I am able to manage my time, attained motivation and
also understand the concepts. For this individual is required to posses certain positive
behavioural approach and skills in order to gain success. These skills have been acquired by me
like I am self motivated at present situation and reason behind this is that I am confident & know
that sufficient knowledge is possessed by me which makes me confident as well as analyse the
different content which directly impacts on time management.
With respect to future, it is necessary that these skills are possessed by me. There is a
very common phrase “Time is money”. By managing time I will be able to attain the
organisational goals as well as complete the task before deadlines. Apart from this, these skills
possessed by me will also help to understand the prevailing situations within organisation.
Hardly there are people who will motivate anyone as in present scenario individuals are more
concerned about themselves, this means that it is necessary to be self motivated so that work can
be accomplished by depending on myself only.
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Self Development As A Learner During This Module
Learning acts as a crucial factor with the help of which an individual keeps on constantly
interacting with different types of elements within environment. Learning aid in modifying
behaviour of an individual and makes them effective to deal with environmental influencing
factors. In simple terms, learning is a formative process which brings change in behaviour.
Interests, skills, habits and various other personality characteristics are end outcome of learning.
During these modules I have developed as learner because it effectively benefits me to nurture
my skill and knowledge. As there are different types of ways which help me to developed as an
leaner that includes, concept learning in this a lot of high order mental thinking process is
required such as, intelligence, reasoning, thinking etc along with it this form of learning mainly
include two processes such as, generalisation and abstraction. Both of this measure effectively
benefits me in during this module in order to learn various useful things and recognise and
identify things with various prospective. In addition to this, with the help of problem solving I
am effectively able to overcome with difficult problems which are encountered by me during the
process of this module. For problem solving skill there are various types of cognitive abilities
used by me that include, generalization, imagination, thinking, observation and reasoning. All
these factors efficiently developed me as a learner. In addition to this with the help of effective
communication skills such as active listener and good communicator I am effectively able to
developed as a learner. Along with this, with the help of learning by Imitation theory I have
developed by learning ability skills as in this theory aid me in observing my peers, seniors and
experts in an effective way and observe the demonstration provided by them this will help me to
imitate their movements and learn from them. By doing this I can able to avoid wastage of my
time along with effort of trial and learn in an effective way without facing the issue of error
method of learning. Thus, all these measures put a great and positive impact on my learning
process and help me to gain desired responses.
Future Challenges And Expectation
There are numerous set of challenges and expectations such as, proper time management,
basic skill requirements, lacking in motivation and understanding of content. All these challenges
can be effectively approached by me by managing my time schedule and changing my
perception towards challenges. Along with this with the help of proper knowledge and formative
sense creativity I will surely approach these future challenges. Along with this, I am focusing on
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my skills which are related to ability to be creative in order to deal with changes and negative
morale. The most important tool which will effectively benefit me to come up to future
expectations and challenges is motivation. For this I will take guide from University experts and
form my seniors as they are the best sources which will efficiently acts a motivator for me in
order to deal with challenges of a university course. Therefore, in order to approach further
future challenges and outlook of a university course approach of setting goals within proper time
frame and effective utilization of brain power acts in a best effective way to overcome future
challenges. In addition to this, by having practice gratitude I can resourcefully able to combat
with challenges and expectations of university course. Along with this, there are some certain
strengths with the help of which I can fulfil my future expectations. Those strengths include,
patience, diplomatic and enthusiastic. While being a good communicator also plays a one of the
most important strength as to overcome future challenges during university course. Thus, by
evaluating my strength I can effectively able to set my performance goals which acts a key guide
that takes me towards initiative process. As I posses good communication skills in which there
are different set of factors which is included in my communication skills that includes,
confidence, active listener and having respecting behavioural approach towards my seniors and
lecturer. All these elements will aid me in dealing challenges of a university course. In addition
with this by having positive behaviour of formative learning experience I will effectively able to
improve my learning performance which helps me to stimulate by learning and accomplish
expectations of university course.
CONCLUSION
As per the above mentioned report, it has been concluded that, there are different types of
measure which helps an individual to accomplish their desired set of objectives within university
place. In order to gain success in best effective way it is effective communication skills and
formative positive behavioural approach acts as a key essential part. In order to effectively
prepare for getting success at university it is essential for an individual to accept responsibility
and manage time schedule in appropriate way. Along with this, by having formative
communication skills an individual can effectively able to communicate with their instructors in
order to stay ahead. Therefore, it is important for an individual to develop their strength and
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frame strategies according to it, in order to gain more advancements and success at a university
place.
REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Brewer, P. D. and Brewer, K.L.. 2010. Knowledge management, human resource management,
and higher education: A theoretical model. Journal of Education for Business. 85(6).
pp.330-335.
Bridgstock, R., 2011. Skills for creative industries graduate success. Education+
Training. 53(1). pp.9-26.
Kim and et. Al., 2014. The experience of three flipped classrooms in an urban university: an
exploration of design principles. The Internet and Higher Education. 22. pp.37-50.
Qenani, E., MacDougall, N. and Sexton, C., 2014. An empirical study of self-perceived
employability: Improving the prospects for student employment success in an uncertain
environment. Active Learning in Higher Education. 15(3). pp.199-213.
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