Personal Development Plan: Summative Portfolio

Part 1 - Personal Analysis

You are required to complete an individual summative portfolio which includes the four parts described below, that will demonstrate your engagement, learning and application of topics covered on the module.  

You should reflect on the ways the module has contributed to your academic and professional development. Justify your answer with reference to key aspects of the module, theoretical perspectives and your own development.

What is a Personal Development Plan?

The aim of creating a personal development plan is to document a process of self-analysis, personal reflection and honest appraisal of your strengths and weaknesses. It enables you to reflect upon your recent experience and to focus on the next stage of your training and development.

Part 1 – Personal Analysis. Say something about yourself. You can use words and photos, if you wish. This is a brief introduction to who you are. You should mention, for example, where you are from, where you have lived, if, and where you have travelled, and how you decided what you to study.

You should analyse your personal and academic strengths and weaknesses as a result of these experiences. Consider your career and the outcomes of courses that you may have attended previously. Also state the perceived opportunities that have been derived from your experience and any potential threats to your continued success.

Part 2 – Setting Goals.  Set a minimum of 3 SMART goals for yourself. You will discuss your goals with your lecturer in tutorials.

Part 3 – Personal Objectives.  Set out a minimum of 4 personal objectives for yourself. These can also be set in the context of work and /or academia.

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Demonstration of excellent comprehension of the task, with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal.

Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources. Transformation of knowledge.

Excellent demonstration of independent thinking and development of ideas. Ability to communicate very clearly and effectively.

Excellent evidence of preparation and planning.

Excellent organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors.

Excellent use of references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity).

Demonstration of very good comprehension of the task, with evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation

Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources Transformation of knowledge

Very good demonstration of independent thinking and development of ideas. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Very good evidence of preparation and planning.

Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors

Very good use of references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). Minimal / no errors in reference list or citations.

Adequate / Satisfactory comprehension of the task with some insight and exploration of ideas. Some evidence of analysis, synthesis or evaluation.

Some development of ideas from mostly appropriate sources, with sound conclusions. No significant inaccuracies or omissions.

Development of ideas lacks clarity at times.

Some evidence of preparation and planning.

Some organisation, structure and presentation of work.

Numerous errors or inconsistencies in reference list or citations

Part 4 - Evidence of reflective learning:

Submit evidence of your reflective learning (learning logs) – submit 3 samples of your reflection to the portfolio.