Today's meeting focused on how I was to start my evaluative statement. I felt that for me the best approach was to use the 4 assessment criteria headings and gather evidence that I felt applied to each heading.
The discussion I had with my mentor hjighlighted how some of the evidence I have already identified did in fact meet more than 1 of the assessment criteria and I needed to be clear about how I was going to be more specific in showing exactly how the criteria was met.
I had included several courses and workshops that I felt met the continued professional development criteria, however after further discussion it was agreed that if I included a training log that contained all the courses etc I had been on then there would be no need to individually list them and use up valuable word countin the statement.
Another very important area that was highlighted in this meeting was my confusion or perhaps lack of clarity on what was meant by:-
Personal Development and Professsional Development
and
Service performance and personal performance
This might be an area for discussion at the first meeting of the local chartership support group in June.
My actions now are to differentiate in my own mind the above and to decide how the evidence I have already identified fits into theses catagories.
Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Friday, 25 May 2007
Group assignment 1 - RSS Feeds
Question 3 - what are the examples
A few general ones are:-
My Yahoo - http://my.yahoo.com
BBC News - http://www.google.com/alerts/create?hl=en
Amazon - http://www.oxus.net/amazon/
Question 3 - what are the examples
A few general ones are:-
My Yahoo - http://my.yahoo.com
BBC News - http://www.google.com/alerts/create?hl=en
Amazon - http://www.oxus.net/amazon/
Group assignment 1 - RSS Feeds
Question 5 - What are the learning opportunities available?
Not sure what this question meant exactly - did it mean what learning opprotunities are available to learn about RSS Feeds and how to use them or did it mean What can we get out of using RSS Feeds - anyway I have taken approach 2
I have answered this question by focusing on what learning opportunities I have experienced in just the last couple of weeks. As I see it RSS Feeds are becoming a more popular way of promoting a site and its content. Users can select the feeds they want to view whilst providers can select the feeds they want to promote.
RSS feeds are also becoming an accepted viable alternative to troublesome emails, with their Spam laden content being difficult to manage.
I have done some research into the benefits of using RSS feeds and summarise some of the learning opportunities as follows:-
a) Responsibility – It takes discipline and responsibility for regular updates
b)Communication – The possibilities for spreading the communications network is there for the taking
c)Technology – (The ever advancing field of technology) every needs to stay current and RSS feeds are one way of achieving this whilst at the same time getting to grips with the actual technological specifications.
d)English literacy – Not sure if in the age of technology English grammar is a real must (Shame) however, editing of information does call for a degree of literacy.
e)Keyboard skills – Not only do we improve our knowledge of technology but our keyboard skills are continuously practiced.
f) Wider user base – RSS can reach many different user groups allowing free choice for the viewer to select a site of more relevance to them
We learn so much from using RSS because the kind of information content has no barriers. RSS Feeds can be used to deliver information through Blogs, Forums, Scheduled events, Retail or special feeds such as an Amazon search feed used to notify when specific new items are added, and of course news feeds to keep you up to date with what’s going on in the world.
Question 5 - What are the learning opportunities available?
Not sure what this question meant exactly - did it mean what learning opprotunities are available to learn about RSS Feeds and how to use them or did it mean What can we get out of using RSS Feeds - anyway I have taken approach 2
I have answered this question by focusing on what learning opportunities I have experienced in just the last couple of weeks. As I see it RSS Feeds are becoming a more popular way of promoting a site and its content. Users can select the feeds they want to view whilst providers can select the feeds they want to promote.
RSS feeds are also becoming an accepted viable alternative to troublesome emails, with their Spam laden content being difficult to manage.
I have done some research into the benefits of using RSS feeds and summarise some of the learning opportunities as follows:-
a) Responsibility – It takes discipline and responsibility for regular updates
b)Communication – The possibilities for spreading the communications network is there for the taking
c)Technology – (The ever advancing field of technology) every needs to stay current and RSS feeds are one way of achieving this whilst at the same time getting to grips with the actual technological specifications.
d)English literacy – Not sure if in the age of technology English grammar is a real must (Shame) however, editing of information does call for a degree of literacy.
e)Keyboard skills – Not only do we improve our knowledge of technology but our keyboard skills are continuously practiced.
f) Wider user base – RSS can reach many different user groups allowing free choice for the viewer to select a site of more relevance to them
We learn so much from using RSS because the kind of information content has no barriers. RSS Feeds can be used to deliver information through Blogs, Forums, Scheduled events, Retail or special feeds such as an Amazon search feed used to notify when specific new items are added, and of course news feeds to keep you up to date with what’s going on in the world.
Thursday, 17 May 2007
Intro to 3CsT2
OK - So I might have been using this blog to record my meetings with my mentor for chartership purposes but I have decided to use it for my 3CsT2 course as well.
I am sure the current content will be of no interest to anyone but myself but rather than set up a new blog I thought this would do. (It took me long enough to set this up originally and I am not sure I could actually do it again)
Anyway here it is and hopefull by the end of this course I will have learnt what to do with it.
Good luck
Sue
I am sure the current content will be of no interest to anyone but myself but rather than set up a new blog I thought this would do. (It took me long enough to set this up originally and I am not sure I could actually do it again)
Anyway here it is and hopefull by the end of this course I will have learnt what to do with it.
Good luck
Sue
Monday, 23 April 2007
Mentor meeting 3
Chartership Meeting
Friday 20th April 2007
Sue Caldicott
Mentor
Areas of Discussion
CV – Agreed a few areas to amend
1) There is a gap in dates between February 2002 and October 2003 that need explaining. Period when I returned to my role as Senior Library Assistant on the return of my manager after maternity leave.
2) Too much explanation about why I was acting up rather than focus on what I got out of it.
3) Current post – explanation should concentrate more on my role in Trust merger rather than reasons behind it.
4) Instead of just having dates, include job role and place of work which will replace need to explain abaout trusts within explanatory body of CV.
Learning Log – Keeping a note of all the courses with dates and a brief column with outcome could provide evidence of continued Professional development without using too much of word count.
2010 is an important part of my current post both in service and professional development. Important to focus on the impact it will have on me.
Accreditation Visit – Discussion about my recent accreditation visit as part of the assessing panal. My preference for writing up about the visit in a report was agreed to be a good idea for me. Need to concentrate on the visit and explain what I got out of the day personally and how I could use the visit and what I learned to develop my own service. The comparison of my service and the one visited was a critique of my service which I had not recognised.
Evaluative statement – I think I would like to begin this now whilst I am gathering evidence as I would find it easier to cross reference as I went along. This suits my own style of learning as I know from past experiences that I always put too much into a document and find it easier to filter down than try to increase content later. I also feel that by doing the evaluative statement as I go along I can explain certain aspects of the evidence that I am collecting as it is fresh in my own mind.
3C’s – mentor asked if I had considered the 3C’s course about to start as it would be a good for my personal development and at the same time I would be able to meet some of the learning developments listed on my PPDP – will contact course organiser and apply.
As usual I left this meeting feeling very positive and focused on my next plan of action.
I find these meetings really important if only to reaffirm my own ideas and path I am taking.
Suggestions are always constructive and the support I get is valuable to my own learning process.
Friday 20th April 2007
Sue Caldicott
Mentor
Areas of Discussion
CV – Agreed a few areas to amend
1) There is a gap in dates between February 2002 and October 2003 that need explaining. Period when I returned to my role as Senior Library Assistant on the return of my manager after maternity leave.
2) Too much explanation about why I was acting up rather than focus on what I got out of it.
3) Current post – explanation should concentrate more on my role in Trust merger rather than reasons behind it.
4) Instead of just having dates, include job role and place of work which will replace need to explain abaout trusts within explanatory body of CV.
Learning Log – Keeping a note of all the courses with dates and a brief column with outcome could provide evidence of continued Professional development without using too much of word count.
2010 is an important part of my current post both in service and professional development. Important to focus on the impact it will have on me.
Accreditation Visit – Discussion about my recent accreditation visit as part of the assessing panal. My preference for writing up about the visit in a report was agreed to be a good idea for me. Need to concentrate on the visit and explain what I got out of the day personally and how I could use the visit and what I learned to develop my own service. The comparison of my service and the one visited was a critique of my service which I had not recognised.
Evaluative statement – I think I would like to begin this now whilst I am gathering evidence as I would find it easier to cross reference as I went along. This suits my own style of learning as I know from past experiences that I always put too much into a document and find it easier to filter down than try to increase content later. I also feel that by doing the evaluative statement as I go along I can explain certain aspects of the evidence that I am collecting as it is fresh in my own mind.
3C’s – mentor asked if I had considered the 3C’s course about to start as it would be a good for my personal development and at the same time I would be able to meet some of the learning developments listed on my PPDP – will contact course organiser and apply.
As usual I left this meeting feeling very positive and focused on my next plan of action.
I find these meetings really important if only to reaffirm my own ideas and path I am taking.
Suggestions are always constructive and the support I get is valuable to my own learning process.
Wednesday, 18 April 2007
Mentor meeting 2
Chartership Meeting
Friday 30th March 2007
Sue Caldicott and Mentor
Areas of Discussion
PPDP
We looked at the latest draft of my PPDP and decided that a few minor changes would be sufficient to finalise it.
Section 1
– Knowledge management – the section identifying my training need to compare a variety of systems and databases needed to be more specific and more an understanding of existing system than a comparison.
- Application Environment also needed to focus more closely on 1 or 2 specific areas
- Generic and transferable skills – financial monitoring and expenditure needed a more specific proposed action, What the proposed action will be to achieve this e.g. meeting with financial manager
Time scales also needed to be added
Section 2 – Indicate what tools are to be used for development – e.g. reading, courses, meetings (Specific) and what I will get out of it. Need a variety of learning tools to show awareness of different types available.
CV
Discussed my draft CV and agreed the CV I had produced was more a suited for a job application.
Discussed ways in which I can use CV as evidence for my development to date – concentrate on achievements within past experiences.
Way Forward
We talked about ways in which I will begin to build my portfolio. My preferred method was to start with my CV and recognise areas of achievements and future career path and then think about evidence to support.
Also use my PPDP, once finalised and agreed, and focus on the evidence I have or need to support it.
Whilst gathering evidence and working on my training development I must continually relate back to the assessment criteria as set out in CILIP body of Professional knowledge.
Today’s meeting was very useful to keep me focused and not run too far ahead. I have a tendency to try and do too much at a time and can get confused and lose focus. I find it really useful to discuss with mentor and feel her method of mentoring makes me focus on specifics and think more for myself whilst at the same time offering advice and support.
Friday 30th March 2007
Sue Caldicott and Mentor
Areas of Discussion
PPDP
We looked at the latest draft of my PPDP and decided that a few minor changes would be sufficient to finalise it.
Section 1
– Knowledge management – the section identifying my training need to compare a variety of systems and databases needed to be more specific and more an understanding of existing system than a comparison.
- Application Environment also needed to focus more closely on 1 or 2 specific areas
- Generic and transferable skills – financial monitoring and expenditure needed a more specific proposed action, What the proposed action will be to achieve this e.g. meeting with financial manager
Time scales also needed to be added
Section 2 – Indicate what tools are to be used for development – e.g. reading, courses, meetings (Specific) and what I will get out of it. Need a variety of learning tools to show awareness of different types available.
CV
Discussed my draft CV and agreed the CV I had produced was more a suited for a job application.
Discussed ways in which I can use CV as evidence for my development to date – concentrate on achievements within past experiences.
Way Forward
We talked about ways in which I will begin to build my portfolio. My preferred method was to start with my CV and recognise areas of achievements and future career path and then think about evidence to support.
Also use my PPDP, once finalised and agreed, and focus on the evidence I have or need to support it.
Whilst gathering evidence and working on my training development I must continually relate back to the assessment criteria as set out in CILIP body of Professional knowledge.
Today’s meeting was very useful to keep me focused and not run too far ahead. I have a tendency to try and do too much at a time and can get confused and lose focus. I find it really useful to discuss with mentor and feel her method of mentoring makes me focus on specifics and think more for myself whilst at the same time offering advice and support.
Mentor meeting 1
Chartership Meeting
Wednesday 28th February 2007
Sue Caldicott and Mentor
The meeting was the first one between myself and mentor to discuss and plan my chartership route.
Areas of discussion
Future meetings
We agreed that a regular monthly meeting with an agenda would be arranged and Objectives would be set.
We discussed my expectations of my mentor and how she saw her role as mentor.
Route
We discussed the fact that although I had been accepted under 2002 regulations following Route B, I would take the new proposed route under the 2005 regulations with Clare as my mentor and would submit a portfolio.
Way forward
Before the next meeting I would have
1. Studied the supportive paperwork on the Cilip website
2. Revisited my original PPDP and updated it
3. Arranged to go on a CDG course about chartering
4. Had a look at successful chartership portfolios
5. Updated my CV using the template “How to write a successful CV” CILIP
Wednesday 28th February 2007
Sue Caldicott and Mentor
The meeting was the first one between myself and mentor to discuss and plan my chartership route.
Areas of discussion
Future meetings
We agreed that a regular monthly meeting with an agenda would be arranged and Objectives would be set.
We discussed my expectations of my mentor and how she saw her role as mentor.
Route
We discussed the fact that although I had been accepted under 2002 regulations following Route B, I would take the new proposed route under the 2005 regulations with Clare as my mentor and would submit a portfolio.
Way forward
Before the next meeting I would have
1. Studied the supportive paperwork on the Cilip website
2. Revisited my original PPDP and updated it
3. Arranged to go on a CDG course about chartering
4. Had a look at successful chartership portfolios
5. Updated my CV using the template “How to write a successful CV” CILIP
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