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Unit - Academic and Professional Development

The aim of this unit is to develop learners' academic and professional development skills that will enable them to perform effectively in both their academic and professional life and to engage in lifelong learning and continuous professional development.

Assessment Guidance:

To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit.

Scenario
For this assignment, you are yourself: a student embarking in a course in Tourism and Hospitality which will lead to a promising career in Tourism and Hospitality. Before you make your next move to achieve your ultimate career goal you need to know the skills, abilities and knowledge required for the position, the skills, abilities and knowledge you have and how you could bridge any identified gaps.

TASK:

ASSIGNMENT Word Count - Total 2500 words.

Instructions(Answer to each label)

1. Be able to reflect on their own learning style and its impact on their academic studies.

1.1Summarise the range of different learning styles.

1.2 Reflect on own learning style.

1.3 Use the theory of learning styles to evaluate own approach to learning.

2.Be able to plan their own professional development and future career path.

2.1Explain own career path to date.

2.2Carry out a personal SWOT analysis.

2.3 Prepare future professional development by producing a career plan.

3. Understand relevant information on employment sectors within the tourism and hospitality industry.

3.1Classify the different employment sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry.

3.2Assess the characteristics of a potential employment sector in the tourism and hospitality industry.

3.3Explain the skills and qualifications required for employment in a potential employment sector in the tourism and hospitality industry.

4. Be able to apply appropriate academic conventions in written communication.

4.1Produce written work according to academic conventions.

To meet the skills and experience gap, you will need to acquire and develop skills as well as take on new courses. To do so, you will need to apply different learning styles.

Attachment:- Academic and Professional Development.rar