MN3040QA
Orientation for Success in Higher Education
Assignment 1: Skills Audit
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Introduction ………………………………………………………_____
Skills Analysis……………………………………………………. _____
Insert skill 1…………………...………………………….… _____
Insert skill 2………………………………………………… _____
Insert skill 3………………………………………………… _____
Conclusion …….……………………………………………….… _____
Bibliography ……………………………………………………... _____
Appendix …………………………………………………………._____
Illustrate your gained knowledge of what is needed to succeed at university and how to study techniques can be used to your best advantage. Base your analysis on 3 study skills learned in class.
Introduction
Study skills are an important part of a student's academic career to increase confidence and self-esteem. In addition to this, it helps to reduce stress to meet deadlines or tests (Dakhiel and Ahmed, 2019). In this assignment, there will be a discussion on three different study skills that are important to develop an effective learning process. I have chosen three skills that are note-taking skills, time management skills, and teamwork skills for this assignment. There will be an analysis on the three skills as to how it is important as a student and how can I develop these skills for the future.
Skills Analysis
Note-taking skills:
What the skill means/define it.
Note-taking skills can be referred to as the practice of taking down or recording information either from a source or a lecture or any platform. This is an important skill not only for the student but in every aspect of life (Morehead et al., 2019).
Why the skill is important to have as a student.
Note-taking skills help to focus on the topic and pay attention in class. It helps to keep the mind alert and body active that avoids drowsiness in class. Notetaking skills help a student to achieve active and better learning which is essential for academic success. Summarising a lecture in own words helps to remember things better (Deniozou et al., 2020).
How confident do you currently feel about the skill?
During my lectures, I take notes but sometimes I miss out on the key point that creates confusion later while remembering. This is because I write everything rather than focusing on the main points. Therefore, I need to develop my note-taking skills.
How you are going to develop/improve the skill.
I will improve my note-taking skills by focusing more on organising notes by following the outline method. It will help me to note points faster and then I can summarise them better in my own words. The outline method will help me take down the keywords that in essential to frame a topic. Therefore, I will use this method in the future to develop my note-taking skills and perform well in my academic career.
Time management skills:
What the skill means/define it.
Time management means strategizing time in a way so that it can be used effectively and productively. These skills are important to prioritise tasks and complete the duties without stressing about deadlines (Shchetynina et al., 2019).
Why the skill is important to have as a student.
Time management skills are important for a student because it helps them to complete more tasks in less time by prioritising their work. It increases learning capability and students are left with more time to engage themselves in other hobbies like sports or with family and friends. Therefore, time management skills are important for students to increase their productivity (Jinalee and Singh, 2018).
How confident do you currently feel about the skill?
I have to improve my time management skills because sometimes I tend to waste my time on other things rather than completing my tasks. In the end, I feel the pressure of meeting the deadline. Therefore, I need to develop my time management skills.
How you are going to develop/improve the skill
I will develop my time management skills by setting goals and preparing a timetable that will help me to function in a routine. Along with this, I will eliminate my distractions and focus on the priorities that I will set in my timetable. For every achievement of my goals, I will reward myself so that I feel a sense of accomplishment that will motivate me to improve in the future.
Teamwork skills:
What the skill means/define it.
Teamwork skills are the abilities that allow an individual to work effectively in a group. It refers to the capabilities that an individual uses to achieve a common goal shared by a group and helps to develop communication and active listening habits (Marasi, 2019).
Why the skill is important to have as a student.
Teamwork skills are important for a student as it helps to increase confidence in expressing ideas regarding any class project. Listening to others' opinions is also important for a student as it helps to build team working skills. It helps a student to take responsibility for their tasks in the project and contribute to the group.
How confident do you currently feel about the skill?
I have good teamwork skills as I have good communication and listening skills. While doing group projects, I manage the tasks well and contribute to giving ideas related to the topic. Therefore, I feel that I am confident about my team working skills.
How you are going to develop/improve the skill.
I can develop my teamwork skills by managing time so that I can complete my tasks at a given time. Along with this, I can develop my communication and listening skills so that I can put out my ideas in a more effective manner. Active listening skills will help me respect and understand other people’s ideas. These measures will help me to develop the teamwork skills that will help me in my professional career in the future.
Conclusion
Effective study skills can help to reduce the hours spent on studying and help to increase the productivity of a student. Taking notes while listening helps to engage with the topic and helps to remember things better. A good time management skill will help to increase productivity, reduce stress and use other opportunities to perform other important tasks. Communication plays an important role in teamwork skills as it gives clarity as to what each member wants. This assignment has concluded that these three skills are important for developing my study skills to excel in my academic career.
Bibliography
Dakhiel, M.A. and Ahmed, S.A., 2019. Effectiveness of a Training Program in Improving Study Skills and English Language Achievement among High School Students. Journal of Educational Issues, 5(1), pp.132-149.
Deniozou, T., Dima, M. and Cox, C., 2020, November. Designing a Game to Help Higher Education Students Develop Their Note-Taking Skills. In Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (pp. 181-192).
Hartley, J. and Davies, I.K., 1978. Note?taking: A critical review. Programmed learning and educational technology, 15(3), pp.207-224.
Jinalee, N. and Singh, A.K., 2018. A descriptive study of time management models and theories. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, 3(9), pp.141-147.
Kiewra, K.A., DuBois, N.F., Christian, D., McShane, A., Meyerhoffer, M. and Roskelley, D., 1991. Note-taking functions and techniques. Journal of educational psychology, 83(2), p.240.
Marasi, S., 2019. Team-building: Developing teamwork skills in college students using experiential activities in a classroom setting. Organization Management Journal, 16(4), pp.324-337.
Morehead, K., Dunlosky, J., Rawson, K.A., Blasiman, R. and Hollis, R.B., 2019. Note-taking habits of 21st century college students: implications for student learning, memory, and achievement. Memory, 27(6), pp.807-819.
Shchetynina, O., Horbatiuk, L., Alieksieieva, H. and Kravchenko, N., 2019, June. Project Management Systems as Means of Development Students Time Management Skills. In ICTERI (pp. 370-384).
Appendix
SMART Goals |
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Skill |
Planned Action |
Completion Date |
Note taking skills |
To focus more on class and take down key points from the lectures and summarise its own words. |
02.05.2022 |
Time Management skills |
To set a goal and create a time table and follow it. |
02.06.2022 |
Team work skills |
To work on my communication and listening skills. |
02.04.2022 |
