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# Reflection
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Career Development is as important as any technical module on this course. I found the concept of just the acknowledgement of different soft skills significant; I had never thought of this effect before, even happening subconsciously. Awareness of a fact is the first step to changing or implementing.
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This lecture highlighted a weakness in my note taking, as I tend to not note down points I misunderstood, instead just making a mental note to investigate later and rarely adding retroactive points. Noting this is both an example of understanding I should change this, and how I should continue in the future.
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In addition, I found the concept of writing reflections helpful for not just this module, and not even just at university. I rarely reflect on past learning generally; this will help growth in most aspects of life continuing to reflect.
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# About
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Description of module and objectives. Practical aspects and assessments explained. Importance of soft skills in employability and different types of soft skills. Refresher on note taking and reflective writing.
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Career Development just as important as technical modules, soft skills are what get you hired and provide communication skills in the workplace.
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# Assessments
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## T1
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### Early Self Assessment Report (30%)
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Understanding and development of your soft skills so far (diary)
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## T2
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### Reflective Weekly Journal (50%)
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Weekly reflective entries on each lecture in T1 and T2
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### Final Self Assessment Report (20%)
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Reflection of your existing and soft skills
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These Assessments start as of this lecture.
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# Examples of Soft Skills
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- Communication
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- Teamwork, but also Independence
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- Time Management
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- Leadership
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- Note: some people aren't built for leadership, and have to force it to make it.
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- Very important to take charge, building confidence
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- Critical Thinking
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- Adaptability
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- Digital Literacy
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Just awareness of the skills existence is beneficial. Never thought of it this way, awareness is the first step to implementation.
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Review and correct notes, reflect. Add extra notes, look up sources of misunderstood information.
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# Reflective Writing
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A response to new experiences or information, and a valuable opportunity to growth. Not a purely descriptive method, but rather retroactive form of writing, using critical thinking to understand what has been learned or gained from an experience.
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Starting with a short description, write about goals and content. Reflect on what was interesting, useful, or relevant; why was this the case? Honest reflective writing often involves revealing concerns and weaknesses, along with strengths and successes. This shows understanding.
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