Self-reflection is key to assessing personal and professional growth.  Conduct a review of your personal professional self-management during this course. Submit a Word document including a review of your level of engagement in the course, promptness with assignments and other deliverables, participation in online Discussion Forums, appropriate communication, etc. Then, discuss how can you improve your personal professional self-management in future courses.  What was the most beneficial information you have learned so far during this course?  How have you/or will you implement this new knowledge into your professional career?  This should be a well-written assessment of at least 1-page.  Use APA formatting.  Scholarly sources are not required.

Self-reflection is important to learning, and to performing in everyday life (including studying, work, and personal life). Like any skill, it is something that we improve at with practice. It is very different from just "remembering" or listing things. Try not to write what you think I want to read. Instead focus on your own experience, expectations, and goals. You may not have thought too much about a course before you have done it before or about your career goals and things you can do now to develop employability skills, but it is a fantastic way to ensure your development and set yourself up to succeed. It also a skill that will help you prepare for employment beyond your degree (noting that many employees are asked to reflect on their achievements each year as part of their roles) while helping provide me with information that may help you achieve your objectives this trimester. For this first reflection task, you will complete a baseline reflection and that you will reconsider at the end of the course. While this reflection will not be graded it is required for the final reflection which will be marked (a rubric and final reflection instructions will be provided in week 8). NOTE: If you do not submit a baseline reflection and have it marked as being complete, the maximum grade you can be awarded for your final reflection will be 50% (5/10). Your baseline reflection must be 500 (+10%) words and must cover each of the following topics to be marked as complete. 1) CURRENT ID PERCEPTIONS Take some time to reflect on you current understanding and perceptions of infectious diseases. Do you feel threatened by infectious diseases (your response should consider infectious diseases in general, not just COVID-19) and why do you think this is the case? Do you feel you are well- informed about infectious diseases? What do you expect to learn in this course? 2) CAREERS GOALS AND NEEDS Take some time to reflect on your career goals and the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to achieve them. What knowledge, skills, and attributes do you need to succeed in your chosen career going forward? You might find it useful to gain some insights from relevant position advertisements, Griffith University’s graduate attributes or the information I have provided via our course site re employability skills, attitudes, and attributes (Course Information and Resources/Course Overview/ Weblink and Other Resources). 3) LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES Now that you have considered your career goals and the knowledge, skills, and attributes you need to develop to achieve them, consider what you can do to facilitate their development. What do you intend to do to facilitate your learning and professional development this trimester and going forward? Have your thought about including AI in Have your thought about including AI in your learning journey? Do you think AI tools can help you learn, or do you need to learn more about their limitations? write an reflective essay

In this self-assessment, I delved deep into various aspects of my personal and professional growth journey. Reflecting on my experiences with social media, time management, communication skills, team engagement, creativity, trust, preferred group roles, attention awareness, and perceptions within organizations, I gained valuable insights into my strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Through self-awareness and a commitment to continuous learning, I strive to evolve into a more capable, well-rounded individual. ...

ASELINE REFLECTION GUIDE You are asked to think and write about the questions below and submit what you prepare as text to the 3012NSC course site (submission link via Assessment/Reflection Tasks). Self-reflection is important to learning, and to performing in everyday life (including studying, work, and personal life). Like any skill, it is something that we improve at with practice. It is very different from just "remembering" or listing things. Try not to write what you think I want to read. Instead focus on your own experience, expectations, and goals. You may not have thought too much about a course before you have done it before or about your career goals and things you can do now to develop employability skills, but it is a fantastic way to ensure your development and set yourself up to succeed. It also a skill that will help you prepare for employment beyond your degree (noting that many employees are asked to reflect on their achievements each year as part of their roles) while helping provide me with information that may help you achieve your objectives this trimester. For this first reflection task, you will complete a baseline reflection and that you will reconsider at the end of the course. While this reflection will not be graded it is required for the final reflection which will be marked (a rubric and final reflection instructions will be provided in week 8). NOTE: If you do not submit a baseline reflection and have it marked as being complete, the maximum grade you can be awarded for your final reflection will be 50% (5/10). Your baseline reflection must be 500 (+10%) words and must cover each of the following topics to be marked as complete. 1) CURRENT ID PERCEPTIONS Take some time to reflect on you current understanding and perceptions of infectious diseases. Do you feel threatened by infectious diseases (your response should consider infectious diseases in general, not just COVID-19) and why do you think this is the case? Do you feel you are well- informed about infectious diseases? What do you expect to learn in this course? 2) CAREERS GOALS AND NEEDS Take some time to reflect on your career goals and the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to achieve them. What knowledge, skills, and attributes do you need to succeed in your chosen career going forward? You might find it useful to gain some insights from relevant position advertisements, Griffith University’s graduate attributes or the information I have provided via our course site re employability skills, attitudes, and attributes (Course Information and Resources/Course Overview/ Weblink and Other Resources). 3) LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES Now that you have considered your career goals and the knowledge, skills, and attributes you need to develop to achieve them, consider what you can do to facilitate their development. What do you intend to do to facilitate your learning and professional development this trimester and going forward? Have your thoHave your thought about including AI in your learning journey? Do you think AI tools can help you learn, or do you need to learn more about their limitations? Are there any volunteer opportunities available that my help you develop your employability skills? 500 words limit

In the learning journal, you should record your activities, and record problems you may have encountered, as well as your notes and thoughts about the material. In addition, you should consider the following questions for reflection:What are some of the processes in your professional, personal or academic life that can be managed differently? How so? What would you expect this new approach’s outcomes to be?Please answer these questions in 300 words or more. Your answer should reflect your personal experience and should be thoughtful and introspective.

The task's guidance on managing and improving oneself was practical and relatable. Setting realistic goals and being accountable for personal growth is something every student can benefit from. It's a reminder that personal development is a continuous journey, and small, consistent efforts can lead to significant improvements over time.