Higher National Diploma in Business MANAGEMENT Unit Title: - Personal and Professional Development Assignment Title: - Assignment 1 Student Name & Number Unit Lecturer: ALISON BROWN Group: JANUARY 2015 Issue Date: 9th February 2016 Draft Submission: 8.3.16 Final Submission: FRIDAY 11th March 2016 on Turnitin IV Name & Date: MARCO VAN DYK Unit Learning Outcomes: LO1: Understand how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development Assignment Brief: You must consider and discuss the importance of Personal and Professional Development in Lifelong Learning. An informal report identifying different approaches to learning as well as learning theory should be compiled. You must also propose how on-going learning and development can be encouraged highlighting benefits of this for the organisation and individual. Submission Format This assignment is an individual assignment and is in the form of an informal report of 1500-2000 words. You must ensure to include a bibliography and reference your work appropriately. To achieve higher grades students are expected to make use of secondary research referenced according to the Harvard Referencing System. Your report must be submitted via TurnItIn, before the start of the relevant class session. Class name is HND BUSINESS FEB 16 PPD Class ID: 3098107 Password: alison Key Task: 1.1 evaluate approaches to self-managed learning Task 1 To get started on your assignment, start the report with an overview and explanation of self-managed learning. You need to evaluate approaches to self-managed learning considering various theories and models. You could consider Kolb's model, Honey and Mumford's learning styles and the VAK learning style 1.2 propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged Task 2 Explore and discuss the concept of lifelong learning. Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged. Examples in different personal or work situations, supported by research are encouraged for this section. 1.3 evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation Task 3 Research and evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning/ PPD to an organisation as well as to the individual undergoing the development. GRADING CRITERIA THIS ASSESSMENT TASK GIVES YOU THE FOLLOWING GRADING OPPORTUNITIES Grade Criteria at a Pass 1.1 evaluate approaches to self-managed learning 1.2 propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged 1.3 evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation Grade Criteria at a Merit In addition to the above Pass Criteria: M1-Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions-Effective judgements have been made on ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged M2-Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques- Range of sources of information ( books and online resources) have been used in explanation of learning styles and approaches M3- Present and communicate appropriate findings- Appropriate findings on benefits of PPD to organisation and individual have been presented. Grade Criteria at a Distinction In addition to the above Merit criteria: D1- Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions-Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified. D2- Take responsibility for managing and organising activities- Secondary research activities have been managed well. D3-Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking. Innovative and creative thought have been applied in explaining factors that enhance or constrain learning.