Self-Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

Overview

Whenever someone wants to embark on a journey of personal or professional improvement, he or she must consider the starting point. In this first assignment in the first course of your program, you will document your starting point by completing a self-assessment.

Assignment Instructions

There are two sections in this assignment: the self-assessment and a goal-setting proposal. Follow these steps to develop these sections:

1. In Unit 1, you should have taken the self-assessment in the Self-Assessment and Proposal Template (linked in the Resources). If you have done so, proceed to Step 2. If you have not, complete the following:
   • Read each item on the self-assessment and reflect on your current level of proficiency. Mark your current level as a 0, 1, 2, or 3.
   • Part of effective self-assessment is the ability to explain why you assessed your skills as you did, so the next step is to write a short narrative (3–4 sentences) for each item, presenting the evidence to support your rating.
2. Move to the Learning Goals Proposal section of the template. The headings for each part of this section are already there for you, along with prompts to help you craft each part. Complete the following:
   • Describe the main strengths that emerged from your self-assessment of the course knowledge and skills.
   • Describe opportunities for growth that emerged from the self-assessment.
   • Identify three goal statements for learning during this course. Each goal statement should be observable and measurable so you can evaluate your progress later on.
   • Create a brief action plan. Explain which observable actions you will take to address each of your goals throughout the course.
3. Save your completed Self-Assessment and Proposal Template and submit it as a Word document in the assignment area.