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Critical evaluation of personal learning outcomes from a range of training and development activities.

In working through the action plan stages, training/development needs may arise. Critical evaluation of resulting success in achieving personal learning outcomes (training records, evaluation reports) could be used in your portfolio. The process of identifying resources and skills prior to the implementation stage may also uncover specific training needs (teaching skills, lesson planning) that should be evaluated in some form within your portfolio.

Competence in a range of professional and management skills developed through professional practice.

Your success in identifying the driver will demonstrate skills developed through professional practice. For example, an effective SWOT analysis would likely show the scope of your insight into professional and management issues. This should be supported by robust research into the issue and evidence of attempts to develop solutions to potential challenges.

An effective, well structured business case will serve as a clear example of your competency in both professional and management skills. Coupled with evidence of an ability to recognise and overcome barriers, this will demonstrate the impact of skills gained through professional practice.

The ability to identify success criteria from the outset reflects a thorough understanding of both management processes (i.e. awareness of the importance of evaluation) and a firm grasp of issues associated with information literacy.

Evidence of continuous professional development through reading, participation in professional affairs, and contribution to or attendance at courses/conferences etc.

Thorough research into the issue will encompass considerable professional reading and your approach to developing solutions might include reference to professional networks and involvement in professional affairs.

The process of identifying resources and skills will undoubtedly bring up development needs that may require attendance at courses and conferences. Any materials produced subsequently (e.g. training reports, evaluation, papers presented at conference) will form valuable parts of your portfolio.