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MODULE 1

Reviewing Your Educational / Training Background

MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Describing and reviewing your educational

background

Possibility of presenting what you have learnt, where you have learnt it and when you have learnt it.

MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Different classifications for different types

of learning are used so there are 3 parts to this module: Formal Education Non-Formal Education Informal Learning

MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background

Formal Education Education / training provided by an

educational institution that is part of the structured system, usually leading to certification (studies in universities / technical vocational educational schools, vocational training institutes).

MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background

Non-Formal Education Education / Training that is organised, but

provided outside the formal system and may or may not lead to certification ( e.g. in job seminars)

MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background– Informal Education Learning that derives from activities or

experience. Usually, you acquire it without intention through your daily activities and own efforts. It does not lead to certification (e.g. the knowledge of a foreign language because of your stay in another country, cooking, carpentry, use of PC etc)

MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background

Review Sheet Your Formal Education Your Non-Formal Education Your Informal Learning

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MODULE 2

Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work

MODULE 2 – Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Work covers the largest part of our lives. Employers value knowledge and skills

acquired by work experience. Very often work experience proves to be more important than educational credentials in the labour market.

MODULE 2 - Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Here, you will record and reflect on what

you have gained from our different work experiences: where you have worked, in which field, what your duties were and what you have learned.

It will also help you plan your future educational and training path.

MODULE 2 - Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Record your Present Situation Record you Work Experiences

MODULE 2 - Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of WorkReview Sheet – this includes:

1. At present you………

2. The Occupational Field you have worked on is …

3. The jobs you have worked on up to date …

4. The most important responsibilities you have / had …

5. What you have learned from your work experience(s)

6. Aspects you like / liked the most

7. Aspects you like / liked the least

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MODULE 3

Reviewing Your Personal Profile

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileWhat you can use your personal profile for:

1. Building a profile of yourself is essential preparation for setting goals and making plans. It can help you to:

2. Identify your strengths and those you want to develop further

3. Clarify your priorities, needs and requirements

4. Identify realistic options and choices

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileThe DIAPLUS personal profile enables you

to think about: 1. Who you are 2. What you like / What’s important for

you 3. What you do best 4. How you manage your life and career

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileReview Sheet - How you manage your life and career

1. You get your information from….

2. How well do you handle information?

3. How do you cope with change and transition?

4. You plan and decide by:

5. How good are you in self-presentation?

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileYour Personal Profile – Review Sheet

1. Who you are

2. What your top intelligences are:

3. What your top qualities and dispositions are:

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileWhat you like / What’s important for you

1. Your main interests are:

2. Your main values are:

3. Your main motivational needs are

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileWhat you do best

Your top five skills are:

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MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileHow you manage your life and career

You get your information from:

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3.

How well do you handle information?

How do you cope with change and transition?

MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileYou plan and decide by:

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MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal ProfileHow good are you in self-presentation?

Personal Profile – Final Review

Now review your responses and chose the two top ones in each area.

DIAPLUS – MODULES 1,2,3

THANK YOU

Lena Nicolaou

15-4-2005