Hi, earlier in the course you'd of looked at your own professional development? SMART is an acronym that helps you plan out that development so that you always feel in control of it and know what's involved.
Page 65 of this CYPW has a sample table you could use if you haven't already begun to make one -
search inside for '
personal development plan'
(
there's also one on this forum thread)
Page 64:
What are SMART objectives
Specific: be clear about what it is you want to achieve
eg. I want to complete my Level 2 Certificate in ...
Measurable: you should be able to track progress and achievement
eg. I have support from my assessor who informa me of my progress ebvery time they visit
Achievable: ask youself 'Am I in the right job role for this and do I have the necessary time and support'
eg. My manager thinks I am more than capable and is really suipportive.
Revelant/Realistic: consider if the training or development you are doing will benefit you and/or your role
eg. This will help me to gain more knowledge about the development of young children and give me more confidence at work.
Time-limited/target date: setting realistic time limits will help you to keep focussed
eg. I can do this in a year as I have lots of support. Just think this time next year I will have finished!
1. State 2
specific targets you would like to achieve by the end of your course:
*personal -
finish the STL level 2 and have a qualification that enables you to earn more money and go on to higher qualifications.
*professional -
eg. understand children's development so you can support them better
2. How are you going to
measure how you achieve these targets?
Complete all the units and submit your coursework on time?
Provie more detailed information when evaluating how a lesson has gone?
3. How are you going to
achieve these targets within the given timescale?
Use the study and submission dates given to you by yout course tutor?
4. Are your targets
realistic? Who will you seek guidance from to achieve them?
You have planned the time to study and attend college for x days a week? Your tutor, assessor, class and head teracher gives you supprt?
5. Give a specific
target date to achieve both your goals
When does your course end?
Hope this helps, best wishes with finishing xx