Study anD Communication SkilLS Assignment Title: Paper a

Name : Hein Khant Shane

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 Table of Contents
Learner Portfolio............................................................................................................................2
Task 1 –.....................................................................................................................................2
Task 2........................................................................................................................................6
Task 3........................................................................................................................................9

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Learner Portfolio

Task 1 –

Topic 1

Date: 19/10/2023

The survey indicates that my most preferred learning styles is:

Logical-Mathematical, Bodily-Kinesthetic

Which learning tools and teaching methods do you enjoy the most? Give reasons for
your answer.
Collaborative Learning including group discussions, projects, and peer-to-peer teaching.

Which learning methods do you least like, and why?

Linguistic, the direct method focuses on teaching language.

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Now use the grid and tables below to:
1) Evaluate your skills and abilities
To begin the process, it is important that you know which study skills and competencies you
have already acquired and the level to which they are developed. These may have been
developed at school, in other former study or in previous employment.

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(2) Give examples

It is important that you base your evaluation on examples. For example, if you believe you are
excellent at reading, what kind of reading material are you basing this on, why is this so and
how would you demonstrate this ability? Skill/competency How have you
acquired/demonstrated this?

Skill/competency How have you acquired/demonstrated this?

Reading I am able to understand all the reading materials and can extract key points.I
usually read books every evening. When I read book, I use SQ3R method.

Note Taking I am good at problem solving and critical thinking, notes can be shared with
others, facilitating communication and collaboration.

Listening I’m active listener, active listening fosters better communication and
understanding in personal relationships.

Numeracy I can confidently navigate numerical information, make informed decisions, and
solve problems effectively.

Organizational skills I have ability to organize tasks efficiently, set clear priorities, and create
structured schedules.

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Time management I can self-monitoring, focus on target, good decision maker and can learn form
mistake.

IT skills I am well-versed in IT techniques, showcasing a solid understanding of various

technologies.

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(3) Plan
A key to successful learning is the ability to identify your own individual learning needs. For
example, if your ability to be a successful learner is compromised because your organizational
skills are poor, what strategies will you put in place to address this? Your ability to evaluate your
own study skills and devise plans to improve areas of weakness should continually grow as you
progress into further education and study.
Going back to your self-evaluation, consider the competencies/skills which you have identified
as being at a lower level and plan how you could improve in those areas. Set out your
objectives in the table below. You need not be constrained by the areas in the grid at Stage 1.
You may have identified other skills that you would like to develop and you can identify a plan
for achieving these.

Skill/competency Action plan to develop

Writing I need to practice writing for essay, twice a week. I will practice this
until I complete my first semester in Level 3 Diploma in Computing.

Reflective learning I need for improvement and increased focus. Recognizing areas of
weakness is the first step towards personal growth.

Task 2
Topics 2 – 5
You should prepare this log after you have completed each topic.

Date: 14/12/2023
What are the Learning Outcomes for Topic 2?
Critical Thinking, Research Skills and Surveying skills are the Learning Outcomes for Topic 2.

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What I achieved/didn’t achieve in Topic 2 and why. What examples can I give as evidence
of this?
I achieved developed an organized set of notes for a literature review, making it easier to
information for a research paper because highlighting to create clear and concise notes.

Skills I used in Topic 2.

I used Surveying skill and Mapping techniques.

Reasons why I think I was successful / unsuccessful.

(Did you complete everything? Achieve your goals? What went well and why? What didn’t work
and why? Provide examples to illustrate your point.)
I complete highlight mapping techniques or strategies that proved effective in my learning
process.
Translating theoretical knowledge from textbooks can be challenging for me.

Changes/improvements I need to make. How will these changes benefit me?

I need to make more experience with different note-taking techniques, such as outlining,
concept mapping.
Clear goals help maintain focus during reading, leading to better objectives.

Date: 21/12/2023

What are the Learning Outcomes for Topic 3?

Reviewing lecture notes to reinforce understanding and prepare for assignment.

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What I achieved/didn’t achieve in Topic 3 and why. What examples can I give as evidence of
this?
Successfully identified key points and main ideas during from lectures.
Received positive feedback from instructors on the quality of notes.

Skills I used in Topic 3.

Engagement with Lecturers.

Reasons why I think I was successful / unsuccessful.

(Did you complete everything? Achieve your goals? What went well and why? What didn’t work
and why? Provide examples to illustrate your point.)
Successfully captured key concepts and main ideas during a fast-paced lecture on events,
helping to effective note-taking.

Changes/improvements I need to make. How will these changes benefit me?

I need to seek feedback from instructors on your note-taking methods and areas for
improvement.
Instructor feedback is providing valuable insights and guideline for me.

Date:

What are the Learning Outcomes for Topic 4?

I learned Research Planning from Topic 4.

What I achieved/didn’t achieve in Topic 4 and why. What examples can I give as evidence of
this?
I achieved advanced search strategies, I can research questions, objectives, and a timeline
before starting.

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Skills I used in Topic 4.
Researching database and critical Thinking.

Reasons why I think I was successful / unsuccessful.

(Did you complete everything? Achieve your goals? What went well and why? What didn’t work
and why? Provide examples to illustrate your point.)
I achieved writing goals, well-structured essay with a clear statement.
Challenges in time management and research planning.

Changes/improvements I need to make. How will these changes benefit me?

I need better planning and organization lead to more efficient use of my time.

Date 26/12/2023

What are the Learning Outcomes for Topic 5?

I learned researching, writing essays, editing and reporting.

What I achieved/didn’t achieve in Topic 5 and why. What examples can I give as evidence of
this?
I achieved how to find specialized knowledge information, journals often contain specialized and
in-depth information on specific topics. I need to improve management time for researching,
journals can be time-consuming due to the volume of information available.

Skills I used in Topic 5.

I used rethink, rewrite, cut, add sections and checking.

Reasons why I think I was successful / unsuccessful.

(Did you complete everything? Achieve your goals? What went well and why? What didn’t work
and why? Provide examples to illustrate your point.)

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I think successful because I success my journal essay to planning, research, and a critical
evaluation of sources.

Changes/improvements I need to make. How will these changes benefit me?

I Improved Academic performance and I well in future academic and professional endeavours.

Task 3

End of unit reflection

Date

Look at the self-evaluation that you carried out in Task 1. Complete the exercise again.

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In what areas have you improved? Please provide specific examples.
I can comprehend every reading material and identify the important parts. Every evening, I read
books as a rule. SQ3R is the strategy I employ when reading books.

Why do you think you improved in those areas? Please provide specific examples.
I possess a strong grasp of multiple technologies and am well-versed in IT methodologies.

Are there any areas which you need to focus on for your future study? What are they? Why do
you need to focus on these areas and how are you going to do this?
Twice a week, I should practice writing essays. I'll keep doing this till my first semester of the
Level 3 Diploma in Computing is over.

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