Reflective Journal On Lectures Learned
Introduction
One of the most commonly used and beneficial way to utilize my journal is to reflect upon experiences I deem profound or that had an impact in my life. Getting it all down on paper can really give me a completely different perspective on things. Writing journal can be an incredibly useful tool to help me better understands me. Reflective journal is also a great way to find creative solutions to difficult problems. A reflective journal is the perfect place to write down some of life's biggest thoughts. In a reflective journal, I can write about a positive or negative event that I experienced in my life. What it means or what I have learnt from that experience. A well-written journal can be an important tool. As with any tool, to get the most benefits, I need to practice. Reflective journals are most often used to record detailed descriptions of certain aspects of an event or thought. For example, what was the purpose of the lecture, what is the learning out comes if it, how does it work for our life, etc. There are so many advantages of writing a reflective journal. Some of them are to make sense of things that happened, to align future actions with the reflected values and experiences, to share the thought and experiences that I had in my life.
Glossary
Following are the abbreviations and definitions used in this document. Abbreviation Descriptionetc.
Understanding the Student and Industry Gap (Industry Awareness)
Summary In this lecture we have to understand our current position and where we need to reach in our future. We have to set the goal what we have to do in our future. We have to make a best future plan. It is very good to have a future plan in our life because it will help us to make right decisions in wrong time. This lecture helps me to understand how I achieve my goals. This teaches me, if our goals are large we can break them in to smaller goals. Then we have to think hoe to achieve these smaller goals. To achieve our goals we have to get the industry training. Learning OutcomeIn this lecture I have already understood my current position. Now I am a second year student at SLIIT and set a goal to have a first class degree. I understand where I want to reach. In this lecture I have already identified how to achieve my destination. When my goal is so high I have to break them in to parts and complete them properly. In this lecture I have already understood to become a best personality in this industry I need to have best industry training.
Application of the area covered
According to this lecture I have already understood my current position and to achieve my success I need to get best industry training. First of all I want to start my career as an intern.
Preparation of resume
SummaryIn this lecture I have already learnt how to set a mind map (How to maximize your brain’s potential). Before we set a mind map, it is very important to understand why we need a mind map. We need mind map to organize thoughts when brainstorming. Mind map is an effective method of taking notes. Mind mapping is a way of creating pictures that show ideas in the same way that they are represented in our brain. Our brain uses words, pictures, numbers, logic, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness to build up unique pictures of information.
The ideas are linked together in a way that makes it easy to understand and remember. When we creating mind maps, First of all we can just use key words or whatever possible images. We have to make clear and strong visual image that depicts the general theme of the map. We can print rather than write in scripts. It will make them more readable. We can use multiple colour combinations to make that mind map more memorable. There are 7 steps to make the mind map more creative. Start in the center of a blank page turned sideways. Use an image or picture for your main idea. Use colours throughout. Connect your main branches to the central image. Make your branches curved instead of straight lined. Use one keyword per line. Use image throughout.
Learning Outcome
In this lecture I have already learnt how to make a mind map and how to make it more usable and memorable. I have already learnt about the 7 stages of making the mind map.
Application of the area covered
When we have a mind map we can plan our future without any troubles. When we have a mind map we will not miss anything because we have already written them in the map.
Preparation of resume(Part 2)Summary
When we have a complete mind map we have to look what the employers want. I have already understood the employers might be looking for dependable and reliable someone. The employers want good communicator, drive and commitment, motivation, reliability, eager to learn, work-ready, trustworthy and determination. Employees should collect information, be positive, think about layout, and show skills that relate to the job you are applying for.
Learning Outcome
In this lecture I have already learnt how to make the complete mind map. When we placing the information in the mind map, I have to make first prioritize, what I need to show first.
Application of the area covered
When we have a mind map we can plan our future without any troubles. When we have a mind map we will not miss anything because we have already written them in the map. After making the mind map we have to think about what employers looking for.
Industry Awareness(Communication- Ice Breakers)Summary
An ice-breaker is a game, an activity or an event that is used to welcome and continue the conversation among participants in a meeting, team building session or another event. An effective icebreaker will warm up the conversation in our training class or meeting and ensure that participants enjoy their interaction and session. When participants don’t know each other, the icebreaker concept helps us to introduce ourselves to the other participants. Even If the participants know each other, icebreakers are still useful to continue the conversation without any troubles.
Learning Outcome
I have already learnt what is the meaning of the ice breakersI have already learnt how to conduct an ice-breaker session. Application of the area coveredIn this area I have already learnt what is the meaning of the ice breaker session and how it will warm up our meeting when the participants are knew each other or not. Journal Topic 5 InterviewingSummaryIn advance preparation our interview starts before we walk into an employer’s door. There are five steps in advance preparation. First of all I have to understand myself. I have to keep an inventory of my attributes. Some of them are education, experience, accomplishment, achievements, skills and competencies, community service, clubs and organization, extra-curricular activities, work ethics and values.
As second step I have to create my personal profile. I have to create a powerful, competent and experienced image by using action words to describe myself and my accomplishments. As third step I have to identify which position is match for me. I have to know about the duties of the position, compensation range, location, work schedules and benefits. Then I have to know about the organization. As example name of the organization, whether it is private or public, what are the products and services of that organization and want to know about the management team. Finally I have to be aware of general tips. Some of them are not late for the interview, keep my mind fresh and know about the answers to probable questions before I walk in the door.
Learning Outcome
In this lecture I have already understood five steps in advance preparation in interview. I have already identified what are the general tips about interview. Application of the area coveredIn this area I have already learnt how to face an interview properly. I have learnt on time is very important when we face to an interview.
Journal Topic 6emotional intelligence and Leadership
Summary EQ is the Emotional Intelligence or the Emotional Quotient. It is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions and emotions of the people around us. Some people have higher level of EQ and some have lower level of EQ. People with higher level of EQ know what they are feeling and what their emotions mean and how those emotions affect others. These peoples are good communicators. Some people have higher level of EQ. It means they have an ability to understand other people’s emotions helps us to manage a situation to get best results. Having emotional intelligence is essential for leader to lead their group members properly. A leader’s emotional intelligence help to grow the best relationship among their team members, how they manage their teams, how they communicate with the team members, and generally how they interact with individuals in the workplace. Most leaders have to face stressful situations frequently. Leaders who are low in emotional intelligence tend to act out in stressful situations because they’re not able to manage their own emotions. They don’t admire other feelings and have misbehaviours as yelling, blaming, screaming, etc. This will create more stressful environment. There are five key elements of emotional intelligence.
They are,
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social skills
There are so many ways to improve our emotional intelligence. Some of them are,Learn how to react to people.
Do a self-evaluation
Examine how I react in the stressful environment. Taking responsibility of my own action.
Learning Outcome
To raise personal awareness. To positively reframe our perspective of people and situations in order to operate and adapt more positively. To enhance working and personal relationships with others. To build a mental mechanism of success in work, life and relationships for the future. Learn to respect others feelings.
Application of the area covered
Emotional Intelligence is jewellery for good leader because he knows how to admire other’s feelings. When the leader is with Emotional Intelligence the followers will never feel stress. It is very good to have Emotional Intelligence when we work in the industry because we need to admire others when we work as the group. We should respect others feelings without making troubles for them.
Conclusion
What I have learnt: Reflecting on the team experience has helped me to develop a better understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses in a team. I realised that I am good at finding solutions. I am quite comfortable assisting others to resolve conflict. What I need to learn: The most important skills I need to develop to communicate my ideas in a team situation. I realise that I do not readily put my ideas forward in a group and that this will be very important in my future work as a professional software engineer. I therefore need to develop the confidence to do this more effectively. I want to know how to understand others feelings without making anyone into trouble. I have learnt best tips in facing an interview. The best thing that I have learnt is how to make a resume on my own. I know this will be very helpful to my future.
