PDP Review 3

PDP Review 3.

What goals or targets you've achieved so far.

• Become physically ft.

What worked well?

I think setting the goal "becoming physically fit" has really helped me this year, because I was finding it hard to perform my daily tasks and to concentrate on my course work. By going to the gym for 2 hours a day freshens up my brain and allows me to think more clearly.

What worked less well?

I had a good start towards this goal but most of the times I looked for an excuse to not to go to the gym or participate in a physical activity. Also, when I used to exercise in the gym I used to really push my body to the limit, which resulted in pain and mussel tares.

What you'd do differently next time?

In the future I need to make sure that will make sure that I make smarter targets for what I need to do little by little to achieve the overall goal. My overall approach to a goal like "becoming physically fit" needs to be more ambitious then realistic because in the future this will stop me from over thinking things. Also in the future I will adapt a soft skill which will involve me reviewing my PDP consistently to keep track of where I am.       

What you're going to do next?

Next I am going to try to finish all my work and aim for distinction.

PDP Review 2

PDP Review 2. 

What goals or targets I've have achieved so far.

• Deliver presentation successfully.
• Develop my hand writing.
• Finish the principle of effective communication leaflet.

What worked well for me.
I was really pleased with the way that I delivered my presentation in front of my class because I was the first one to do it; which has given me a real confidence boost. Also, working on the leaflet was quite tricky but, I got there eventually and I am proud of the fact that I did not give up. The improvement of my handwriting has been improving slowly and steadily.


What worked less well.
When I started to work on my leaflet I didn’t really understand the concept of it and it confused me a little. Also I think that my concentration was mostly focused on my exam revision, which stopped me from doing my CESIT work. Finally, even though my presentation went well I still made some mistakes such as spelling mistakes on the power point slides and not physically moving in the right direction when delivering the presentation.


What I will do differently next time?
Firstly in the future I need to adapt a general attribute of reviewing my work before handing it in or presenting it in front of a group. Secondly to improve on my presentational and interpersonal skills I need to rehears a few times before delivering my presentation to an audience. Last but not least, in the future in need to remember when I am creating a PDP I need to think about my goals/ targets very carefully or maybe show a drafted version to someone to get their opinion on it.     


What I'am going to do next?
Next I am planning to gather evidence for the M2 and P4. Also I am going to make a start on the dummies guide.

PDP Review 1

PDP Review 1

What goals or targets I've achieved so far.

• Understand attitudes and attributes that employer’s value.

• Being able to proof read.

• Knowing your learning style.

What worked well for me. 

Most of my goals/ targets listed above were quite easily achieved, like knowing what my learning style is and how I can develop and improve on my reading and writing skills. This was really fun to find out. Also by understanding attitudes and attributes that employer’s value helped me to achieve two things. First of all I achieved the P1 criteria for CEST and secondly I feel that it will help the preparation for any future job interviews much better.

What worked less well.

I think that my concentration on the CESIT's unit was less in the beginning because I was more motivated on completing the work for computer system and website production. This led to neglecting and not following my personal developing plan.

What I will do differently next time. 

In the future I will make sure that I manage the time which I spend on my units differently by sharing it equally, rather than concentrating on one unit at a time. Most of all I will have to change my attitude towards a new course unit and try to find out which of my hard/ soft skills will be applicable to it first, before anything ells. Also in the future I need to make sure that the approach to my PDP is professional, strong minded and positive. And to really make sure that happens I can always reflect on the past to motivate myself. 

What I'm going to do next.

Next, I am going to prepare to deliver my presentation and make sure that I spend equal amount of time on my CESIT unit as well as the others.