Developing Yourself and Others
Developing yourself and others
Section 1: Know how to identify development needs
1.1 After using the VAK learning styles self-assessment questionnaire I discovered my learning style to be KINASESTHETIC meaning I learn more through physical experiences, such as touching, feeling, holding, doing and practical hands on experiences. This did not come as a surprise to me as in my current job role it is very hands on, and I’ve had to learn very quickly mainly through trial and error. I am not someone who likes to ask for help or to read instructions I prefer to experience things for myself. This could also be seen as a weakness for me although when things do go wrong I feel I learn from my mistakes. The VAK showed that staff member K was a VISUAL learner this means she learns best from observing others and viewing the task in hand first. This again was not a surprise to me because of her job role, although she did state she thought she was more a KINASESTHETIC learner but could see from the definition at the end that she properly did lean more to a VISUAL learner. This could show to sometimes be difficult to teach her new roles as having to demonstrate each time could be time consuming and time is precious in our daily routine.
1.2 SWOT analysis
STAFF MEMBER K Internal Factors | External factors | Strengths * Able to form good relationships with parents * Reliable * Keeps calm under pressure * Good understanding of EYFS * Caring and cordierite to children’s/staff needs | Opportunities * Training to improve knowledge * Driving lessons * Future to complete a management course and or foundation degree * Delegate * Team work | Weaknesses * Everyone’s friend * Do not aid manager enough with certain tasks * Lack confidence when dealing with confrontation or situations involving staff * Communication between myself and staff * Very forgetful | Threats * Not driving * Illness * Willingness |
MYSELF Internal
Section 1: Know how to identify development needs
1.1 After using the VAK learning styles self-assessment questionnaire I discovered my learning style to be KINASESTHETIC meaning I learn more through physical experiences, such as touching, feeling, holding, doing and practical hands on experiences. This did not come as a surprise to me as in my current job role it is very hands on, and I’ve had to learn very quickly mainly through trial and error. I am not someone who likes to ask for help or to read instructions I prefer to experience things for myself. This could also be seen as a weakness for me although when things do go wrong I feel I learn from my mistakes. The VAK showed that staff member K was a VISUAL learner this means she learns best from observing others and viewing the task in hand first. This again was not a surprise to me because of her job role, although she did state she thought she was more a KINASESTHETIC learner but could see from the definition at the end that she properly did lean more to a VISUAL learner. This could show to sometimes be difficult to teach her new roles as having to demonstrate each time could be time consuming and time is precious in our daily routine.
1.2 SWOT analysis
STAFF MEMBER K Internal Factors | External factors | Strengths * Able to form good relationships with parents * Reliable * Keeps calm under pressure * Good understanding of EYFS * Caring and cordierite to children’s/staff needs | Opportunities * Training to improve knowledge * Driving lessons * Future to complete a management course and or foundation degree * Delegate * Team work | Weaknesses * Everyone’s friend * Do not aid manager enough with certain tasks * Lack confidence when dealing with confrontation or situations involving staff * Communication between myself and staff * Very forgetful | Threats * Not driving * Illness * Willingness |
MYSELF Internal