Assignment prompt for Assignment 1
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Instructions
1. Reflective
for assessment
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
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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:
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Identify four (4) different skills or attributes which you have explored as part
of this module. For each of the skills/attributes you shou!d:o Define and describe the core skill/attribute
o Discuss why you might possess this skill/attribute
o Explore the importance of this skill/attribute and provide evidence via
tool-kits and seminar sessions to demonstrate your current level of
competence. This should include referring to feedback from peers
and your tutor
o Identify any contradictions or allowable weaknesses with regard to this
skill/attribute
o identify 'Its r~levance to your future career
• Evidence your wide reading and familiarity with theoretical concepts
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Demonstrate your ability to reflect on practice
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 leve!s 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.
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Identify three (3) areas of personal development and demonstrate how you
plan to deal with the development needs in preparation for year Tof your
study
• Ensure that identified areas of development are linked to the reflections from
your journal entries
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
Har.vard format.
How we will support
you with your assessment
You will receive formative feedback during the module in the form of:
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Formative feedback on one draft reflective journal entry (provided by your Tutor and
peers)
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A dedicated seminar
Opportunities for reflection and reflective writing during your seminars
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Edited September 16