Level: Basic
Mode of delivery: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Minimum number to run: 15 participants (To be updated by SUSS)
Many skills are learned on the job and not through a structured classroom curriculum. Such skills are invaluable and ought to be documented. The portfolio allows knowledge, skills and attitudes to be visible for job applications, career planning, documenting development milestones and determining further education and training requirements. The portfolio is an essential tool for career progression and allows employees to evaluate employer’s skills at the workplace as portfolio showcases the individual’s competencies more authentically, supported with evidence.
This course introduces students to the method of documenting informal learning to develop the portfolio. This course aims to help participants systematically document the identified competencies in the course of their learning through the different life stages, supported with relevant artefacts.
Participants will also be encouraged to explore and examine their experience to gain insights and make meaning. Through the course, participants will have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate reflective practice as a habit of mind which will benefit them in their future career progression.
The course targets those who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills of career portfolio development and reflective writing for their professional usage.
- Understand the purpose of a portfolio
- Differentiate the different modes of learning
- Explain the different types of artefacts
- Discuss the different reflection models
- Apply different strategies of reflective practices
- Develop a Portfolio
A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the components of a portfolio
- Identify and select relevant artefacts to build their portfolios
- Discuss the various models of reflection
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Planning the components of a portfolio
- Develop a portfolio
- Apply metacognitive strategies in reflective writing
- Apply different strategies of reflective practices
| Time | Agenda |
|---|
| Day 1 |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Course overview |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Introduction to Portfolio
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| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 - 12:00 | Different types of learning and artefacts;
Documenting of experience using STAR approach |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:30 | Different models of reflection practices |
| 15:30 - 15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 – 17:30 | Apply different strategies of reflective practices |
Mr Yeo Beng Teck is an adjunct lecturer in Nathan School of Human Development and Centre for Continuing & Professional Education, Singapore University of Social Sciences. With more than 25 years working experience, Beng Teck holds various positions from Account Management, Service Delivery Manager for Asia, to Acting Director of Learning and Development (Asia-Pacific) in a multinational corporation. He currently provides HR consultancy and facilitates workshops focusing on talent management, performance management, leadership and management, teamwork and organisational behaviour. Beng Teck graduate with a Master of Science in Industrial/Organisational Psychology and HRM from Baruch College - City University of New York.
Please submit the following documents to cet@suss.edu.sg:
- Coloured copy (back and front) of NRIC for Singaporeans and PRs, or "Employment"/"S" Pass for foreign applicant
- Application form
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email:
CET@suss.edu.sg