MN3040QA Orientation for Success in Higher Education - London Metropolitan University

Assignment - Reflective Commentary

Essay question: Write a reflective commentary on your overall gained knowledge and performance including two strengths and two challenges.

Part 1: Portfolio

Evidence of 14 sufficiently completed weekly portfolio task entries:

Week 1 - Learning Contract
Week 2 - Time management reflective analysis
Week 3 - Read Mearman et al. and take notes
Week 4 - Teamwork reflection
Week 6 - Reflection on presentation skills
Week 7 - Find suitable articles
Week 8 - Essay commentary
Week 9 - Reflection on Personal Branding
Week 10 - Networking action plan
Week 11 - CV advice
Week 13 - Reflection on personal skills
Week 14 - Paraphrasing Task
Week 17 - Managing stress
Week 20 - My chosen sources

Part 2: Reflective Commentary:

1. Introduction (around 150-200 words)
You should include a hook, background and an outline.

2. Analysis of two strengths (300-400 words)
Reflect on two skills you have developed well during your foundation year. Base this on your formal and informal feedback on assignments, presentations and general behaviour. You should use Gibbs' reflective cycle to structure your reflections.

3. Analysis of two challenges (300-400 words)

Reflect on two challenges you feel you have to develop further. Base this on your formal and informal feedback on assignments, presentations and general behaviour and attitude. You should use Gibbs' reflective cycle to structure your reflections.

4. Conclusion (around 150-200 words)
You should summarise your work, using your concluding sentences from the four topics, and estate any future action plans with specific, practical solutions.

5. Reference List (not included in the word count)
List at least THREE references (sources) you used to write your essay.
Refer to the sources from the OSHE READING LIST

Attachment:- Reflective Commentary.rar