Successful reflective use of portfolios in undergraduates- Level C

This reflective portfolios is often used as an instrument with which to stimulate students to reflect on their experiences. Research has shown that working with portfolios does not automatically stimulate reflection.
In this study the author designed a portfolio that was aimed at stimulating reflection in early undergraduate BIT education, using experiences described in the learning for success module.

Methodology:
Conditions for reflection portfolio were identified through the lecturer who is experienced in mentoring students in the process of developing the portfolios.

Result:
Conditions for successful reflective use of portfolio  has the relevant experience, guidelines, summarative assessment. With the development of the portfolio authors abilities developed in various areas. And also this study shows that portfolio is a valuable method of assessing and developing students reflective skills in undergraduate stage.

Portfolios have a strong potential for enhancing learning and assessment but they are very vulnerable and may easily lead to disappointment.The SWOT Analysis of the author evaluate the progress achieved during the term. During the term about the 3 months i have had the opportunity to improve  and learned interpersonal skills that are essential for the life.

Strengths: Good communication, Writing skills, Group working skills, Ability to work with people 
from different backgrounds, organizing work to meet deadlines, clarifying and organizing information

Weaknesses: Dealing with others by phone, staying calm in a crisis, managing other people.

Opportunities: Improve my leadership skills in group work, time management

Threats: Increasing competition


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Learning reflection throughout the semester and skills performance

Throughout the term and especially at this module I have been encouraged by numerous types of lectures which were conducted to improve interpersonal skills by doing many different activities. I believe that the skills that I have improved the most are communication, writing skills, group working skills and organizing work to meet deadlines.

I feel that the communication skill is most important that a person need to have in today’s world where everybody use to communicate with each other. “Taking, Listening” are most valuable skills needed for graduates. The author has improved the skill by doing different presentations for numerous modules in front of large audience. Also the writing skills started improving because the corse work I have had to write Portfolio, notes as well as essay and reports.

During the time at the Staffordshire University I have had the chance to develop and improve specially the above mentioned skills and I think that this improvement will help me to achieve the future success at the internships of my life in the industry.