FORM 1: ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION FORM

Individual Student Record of Grading Outcomes

(To be completed by student while submitting the assessment and by the faculty when reporting the outcome of the students work)

SECTION A: TO BE FILLED BY THE STUDENT

Student Name: Unit No and Name

Abdul Haseeb Shafkat 13. Personal and Professional Development Term :1 Sept- Dec 2013

Assignment Title : Due Date: Grading criteria covered ithin this assignment:

Understand how self managed learning can enhance lifelong development 19/10/2013
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Merit Distinction

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Student Declaration: By submitting the assessment electronically or in print, I confirm that this is my own work and that I have not plagiarised any part of it. I have also noted the assessment criteria and pass mark. I declare that the work I am submitting for assessment contains no sections copied in whole or in part from any other sources, unless it is explicitly identified by means of quotation mark or in case of very long quotations, by means of wholly indented paragraphs

SECTION B: TO BE FILLED BY THE FACULTY MEMBER

Learning Outcome

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!O1 Understand how self managed learning can enhance lifelong development

1.1 Evaluate approaches to selfmanaged learning

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1.2 Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional

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contexts could be encouraged

1.3 Evaluate the benefits of selfmanaged learning to the individual and organisation
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apply appropriate methods/techniques

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D* : use critical

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reflection to evaluate own wor and !ustify valid conclusions

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M#0 Neeru S"arma

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QUESTION 1. Self-Managed Learning (S"!# is a term coined $% Ian &unningham in the late '()s* which refers to a specific learning approach derived from elements of several other methods including self development* self directed learning and action learning. +Self "anaged !earning* 1,,-# .here ma% $e several means and methods of achieving S"! $% individuals* depending on the nature of the learning re/uired* the environment* availa$le facilities and the overall o$0ective for attaining the self managed learning. 1e will discuss two different approaches which are most common and used widel% $% a large num$er of people. 2 !earning through the internet. 1ithout dou$t* the most powerful approach for self managed learning due to its advanced technological nature. People get to access information related to an% su$0ect or aspect of learning for self development. Seminars and &onferences 3part from gaining relevant information and 4nowledge* this method of self managed learning allows for personal interaction and e5changing of views and e5periences with others. E-Learning thr !gh the internet. A"#ANTA$ES 3lmost an% su$0ect or topic can $e found* with information from the ver% $asics to the most advanced level possi$le.

 3llows for the learner to merge information and learning o$tained from more than a single source* there$% enhancing the scope and overview of the su$0ect. It allows the learner the freedom and fle5i$ilit% to choose his6her own time and location* there$% adding convenience of the learner and ma4e the learning process easier.

"ISA"#ANTA$ES !imited accessi$ilit%. 7ot all areas or countries of the world are as developed as some others* which restricts accessi$ilit% for common people. Ina$ilit% to o$tain the e5act information and learning re/uired due to lac4 of proper guidance $% a tutor or mentor. !ac4 of human touch. "an% people find the learning process much easier to grasp through human interaction. Se%inar& and ' nferen(e& A"#ANTA$ES .wo wa% communications will ta4e place as the learner will have direct interaction with the mentor and can also resolve an% issues regarding the su$0ect which could not $e done through the internet. "ore ideas can $e shared and there will $e more $rains to thin4 a$out a pro$lem 3 person can learn to $e a team pla%er and wor4 with people from different cultures6$ac4grounds* e5periences and other different /ualities "ISA"#ANTA$ES 1or4ing with groups can lead to disputes amongst mem$ers if the% do not simultaneousl% agree on the same decision or conclusion. Some people prefer not to wor4 in groups and are $est left to wor4 alone therefore wor4ing in groups will reduce their contri$ution to the $etterment of the organi8ation. Personal opinions ma% not stand out and individual9s perspective will $e ignored i.e. the final decision or conclusion come up $% a team of people or group could $e possi$l% $iased.

3part from the conventional methods of S"!* Google was one of the first companies that developed a culture of continuous learning and development of their emplo%ees $% providing them an unconventional wor4 environment. .heir Staff are provided private rest areas* the common rest areas provide a ver% casual environment* and the% do not practice the standard methods of holding meetings in conventional $oard rooms. 3lmost all wor4 areas are provided with note pads and mar4ers with the simple concept that a new idea ma% occur to an% wor4er at an% time which he or she has the possi$ilit% of 0otting down immediatel%. .he overall wor4 environment also encourages and enhances the learning a$ilities of their staff* and Google9s success during the last decade is a testimon% to their successful ideolog%. .a4ing advantage of the availa$le resources and facilities* it would $e $est to implement the 2 !earning approach at our :an4* which would allow the emplo%ees an opportunit% to self develop their s4ills and competencies through self managed learning. It ma% $e re/uired to support the a$ove with a few e5pert trainers during the initial stages of the approach to ensure each emplo%ee is guided and assigned su$0ects and topics relevant to their field of wor4 or department within our :an4.

QUESTION ). One of the most ideal methods to approach for developing a culture of encouraging lifelong learning in personal and professional aspects of the emplo%ees would also involve the ;R department to wor4 closel% with the !<D .eam. .he first step would $e to develop specific e learning modules and trainings $% the !<D team to suit emplo%ees from all departments and sections of the :an4.

3nother important aspect would $e the communication to the emplo%ees which needs to $e complete* accurate and timel%. 2mplo%ees must $e assigned specific self managed learning modules $ased on their wor4 areas* grade or level of responsi$ilities and according to their e5perience in the field. 3 clear ;R polic% would $e re/uired to $e implemented $% the :an4* highlighting the importance of S"! and an award s%stem developed for emplo%ees who ta4e interest and perform prominentl%. .he polic% should also specif% clear criteria9s for staff future promotions* %earl% assessments and pa% rises $ased on their performance and interest in S"! and development. .his would help in professional as well as personal development of the wor4 force. QUESTION *. One of the 4e% $enefits that an% organi8ation derives from their emplo%ees S"! is an increase in their core competencies* which is the "a0or difference $etween an organi8ation which separates6differentiates them from other organi8ations* there$% providing for optimum utili8ation of their resources and manpower. It is well 4nown that the emplo%ees are one of the most 'e5pensive 'element of an% $usiness especiall% in the service sector +:an4s#. .herefore a reduction in manpower costs and e5penses has a huge impact on the compan%9s financial status. 3nother advantage of S"! for the compan% is the possi$ilit% of managing their resources from within the organi8ation in times of need. If emplo%ees are well trained and well versed with the overall running of the :an4* it $uilds their self confidence and ena$les a wor4er from one section or area to fulfill responsi$ilities into another section or department within the :an4 * for e5ample * there is a $oard meeting in the :an4=s main office to discuss the num$er of che/ues $ounced in the current month and the person in charge to 4eep trac4 of these records is a$sent for some reason* another emplo%ee of the $an4 for e5ample someone wor4ing in the sales department* if well trained would have the 4now hows as to how these records ma% $e accessi$le and made availa$le. .his saves the e5penses and hassle of hiring temporar% staff or contracting a third part% to fulfill a re/uirement in case the need arises* or if the current permanent staff is unavaila$le for a certain valid reason. >or the emplo%ees* apart from $uilding their self confidence and maturit%* it provides them an opportunit% to prove their a$ilities. It can contri$ute to an

e5tent to the concept of division of la$or as well give the emplo%ees6wor4ers a chance of self development and advancement6promotion in their career. .his could pla% a huge role in wor4er motivation and would adversel% have its positive effects on the organi8ation and on the wor4ers performance. 1ith the right policies of professional development* the staff feels the importance of Self "anaged !earning in their career and professional development and enhancement* there$% reflecting with a higher personal moral and personalit%.

BIBLIO$RA+,+Self "anaged !earning* 1,,-# +http?66www.m$sportal.$l.u46secure6su$0areas6hrmempl%relat6roffe%par4611@ (A(selfmanagedlearning,-.pdf# 3ccessed 1( Octo$er B)13