FOU105 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

2019-20 TRIMESTER 2

ASSESSMENT 1: LEARNING PORTFOLIO

Learning Portfolio 3 Guide

Due

For class BC-S120WSB-1:

Learning Portfolio 3 is due on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 at 23:55

For class BC-S120WSB-2:

Learning Portfolio 3 is due on Wednesday, 26 February 2020 at 23:55

For classes BC-S120WSB-3:

Learning Portfolio 3 is due on Thursday, 27 February 2020 at 23:55
Instructions

 Access the learning resources in the eBook and Slides sections of the course in
the eLearning System.
 Read Chapters 5, and 6 of the Cheesebro et. al. textbook and Chapters 10, 11, 12,
19 the Braun et. al. textbook, and the corresponding slides.
 Prepare (1) a response to the following Learning Portfolio 3 questions, and (2) an
individual written reflection. Guidance on what to include in your reflection is
presented below.
 Submit both via the eLearning System on or before the due date.
 Portfolio submissions will be checked by your facilitator at each session.
 Be ready to present to the class your response to Learning Portfolio 3 questions
or your individual reflection. You will be randomly picked to present to the class.

Learning Portfolio 3 Questions

Textbook questions
1. Briefly explain any three specific situations where listening will be an important part
of your life.

2. List six elements of the supportive climate. Give an example for a time when you
have witnessed each.

3. Identify three ways you can apply your knowledge of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
(Figure 10.4, Braun et. al. textbook) to improve your professional and interpersonal
communications.
Portfolio Reflection Guidance

Provide 120 to 150 words of reflection on your learning from the Learning Portfolio 3
questions. You may reflect on the question(s) you particularly engaged with and your
experiences. Please use the following as guidance.

Reflection guidelines that Possible questions you could use to meet these
MUST be used guidelines
Evaluate Significance What is the relative value of the overall learning experience
from the learning resources and portfolio questions for this
session?
Reconstruct the experience What are the most salient points of what you experienced
when learning from the learning resources for this session?
Analysis: Why did it happen What interpretations, explanations help you to make sense of
that way? the learning experience?
Distil: What lessons can be What positive aspects from learning resources are worth using
learnt? in the future?
Apply: Prepare for future What will you change as a result of learning experience
situations from this session? What preparation do you need now to
respond to situations in the future?
(Cottrell 2015: 236-237).