1. Demonstrate an understanding of the range of personal and interpersonal skills and knowledge required to work effectively with others

Assessment Brief

Academic year and term:	2018/19, Semester 1
Module title:	Understanding Self and Others
Module code:	QAB020C413S
Module Convener:
Learning outcomes assessed within this piece of work as agreed at the programme level meeting	Knowledge: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the range of personal and interpersonal skills  and knowledge required to work effectively with others Intellectual/Transferable: 2. Apply a range of approaches to develop your self-awareness and self-confidence within diverse teams and contexts
Business Readiness outcomes assessed within this piece of work as agreed at the programme level meeting	Being an independent thinker with confidence in their own potential and values, and the ability to express their views sensitively and effectively.
Type of assessment:	Reflective Personal Development Report and plan Executive summary/introduction – optional/non-credit bearing X4 Reflective journal comprising 4 core skills from the list provided – 2000 words Summary highlighting 3 areas for development – 500 words

 Instructions for assessment

1. 1.    Reflective Personal Development Plan Journal (60%)

The reflective journal should consist of Four (4) entries using the template provided in Appendix A to evidence the development of your understanding of self via your engagement with the learning and activities on this module.  You will be assessed on your ability to reflect on what you have learned and the depth and breadth of your academic reading (word count 2000 words, approx. 500 words per entry).

You should:

• Identify four (4) different skills or attributes which you have explored as part of this module.  (In total, there are 10 core skills, which you can select your 4 from – please see Information Box 1.)For each of the four skills/attributes you select you should:-
  • Define and describe the core skill/attribute
  • Discuss why you might possess this skill/attribute
  • Explore the importance of this skill/attribute and provide evidence via self-assessment tools and seminar sessions to demonstrate your current level of competence.  This should include referring to feedback from peers and your tutor
  • Identify any contradictions with regard to this skill/attribute
  • Identify its relevance to your future career
  • Evidence your wide reading and familiarity with theoretical concepts
  • Demonstrate your ability to reflect on practice

1. 2.    Summary and Action Plan (30%)

Summarise the major strengths and weaknesses that you have identified from your reflective journal entries.  Demonstrate your ability to review the current levels of competence in order to identify and address appropriate areas for development (word count 500 words).

You should:

• Outline your strengths and weaknesses identified from the journal entries.
• Identify three (3) areas of personal development and demonstrate how you plan to deal with the development needs in preparation for year 2 of your study
• Ensure that identified areas of development are linked to the reflections from your journal entries

1. 3.    The final 10% of marks will be awarded for the presentation and structure of your assignment and the accurate referencing of your sources using the Roehampton Harvard format.

Appendix A: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRY PRO-FORMA

(Each journal entry must be presented on this pro-forma)

What is the core skill to develop?

Why is this core skill important? Why did I select this skill to reflect on? (use relevant theories and concepts to support your answer)

Reflect on your current competence regarding this skill. How did you assess your competence? (use your self-assessment findings, feedback from peers and your tutor, plus your own reflections on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to answer this question)

Can you identify any contradictions from your analysis above? For example, is there a match between how you see yourself and how others see you, or not?

How might this skill help me in the future? (use references to support your argument)