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AN INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR UNDERGRADUATES
PDP is. . .
• A set of actions that help you to reflect, plan, discuss and evaluate your learning;
• An ongoing accumulation of evidence of your learning in a variety of formats;
• A process whereby you gain confidence in your own skills and abilities;
It is important to remember that PDP is owned by YOU, not the University
PDP helps by . . .• Providing opportunities that allow you to gain the most from your
course;
• Supporting your academic, personal and career planning;
• Showing you how to take control over your learning;
• At its core, it is about
– Reflecting – Recording – Planning– Taking action
Why PDP . . .?
Improved performance – building upon the learning and results achieved– identify areas of strength and those that require
development– set and work towards your academic goals
Improved Personal development– identify opportunities for personal development both
inside and outside the curriculum– build self-esteem and confidence
Why PDP . . .?
Improved Employability– Helps devise and implement a personal career plan– Prepares for employment – employers expect more
than just a degree – Develops transferable skills– Builds an impressive CV– Prepares for professional practice– Helps promote lifelong learning.
Electronic Forms for Supervisors and Advisors of Studies
• Provides a focus for the agenda of meetings
• Allows students to take the initiative in structuring discussions at meetings
• Can embrace key elements of planning, monitoring, evaluating, and providing feedback both in relation to your current topic of study and future work
PDP – some advantages . . .
• Impacts on your developing skills;• Helps you to monitor and manage your
progress. • Helps you set short-term and intermediate
goals so that learning is broken into manageable blocks;
Professional And Career Enhancement (PACE) system
• Online student and graduate employability system
• Supports the recording of PDP activity. • Provides 'single place' to collect records of
your personal development planning• Accessible via the portal
PACE - Homepage
PACEKey Features: • Online Application facilitating PDP• Build a detailed portfolio of your skills, experiences and
achievements • Set your goals and plan how you are going to achieve these• Download programme specific files, including multimedia• Access placement and work experience resources• Build multiple CV’s and job applications• Create and share your e-portfolio with employers and academics• Communicate with your Programme Team • Access your exam results• Carry out skills audits
Examination Results
Work Experience
Skills Assessment
CV Builder
E-Portfolios
Online Placement University System (OPUS)
Personal Development Planning
How Do You Participate?
• PDP is youryour responsibility but your tutors or studies advisers will provide support.
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