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MODULE TITLE: SELF AS LEARNER

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 Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3

SWOT Analysis...............................................................................................................................4

Learning experience.........................................................................................................................5

Covey’s 4-quadrant time management matrix.................................................................................7

Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9

References......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
This study aims to deal with the concept of learning experience. However, with the assistance of
SWOT analysis quality will be judged, and based on that smart target will be set. Additionally,
good and poor learning experiences will be discussed here with the application of theories.
Lastly, this study is purposed to create Covey's time management matrix and draw strategies to
improve time management skills.

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SWOT Analysis
Strength Weakness
 An effective habit of study  Ineffective learning strategies
 Confident  Inability to identify areas of
 Motivated improvements
 Supportive  Lack of support system
 Adoptive  Lack of time management skills
 Collaborative skill  Lack of consistency
Opportunities Threats
 Curious  Distraction can occur due to
 friendly in nature involvement in social media
 Like to help and support others  Limited resource
 Open to new ideas  Negative feedback
 Resilience  Lack of emotional intelligence skill
 Dedicated
 Can face challenges
Table 1: SWOT analysis table
(Source: Self-created)
Smart target
Smart target that helps build strength and opportunities are:

 Specific: A specific goal-oriented mindset should be developed.

 Measurable: By applying reflective practices strategies can be framed to achieve the
goal. Additionally, whether it is achieved or not can easily be understood.
 Achievable: Goals should be fixed based on judging self-quality so that it can be
achieved.
 Relevant: the specific goal must be relevant and have real execution.
 Time-bound: it is crucial to set schedule tasks as per priority and importance.

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 Figure 1: Smart Target
(Source: Learning Materials)

Learning experience
As per Bouilheres et al. (2020), one of the most dynamic processes is the "learning Experience"
which is centered on the knowledge, skill, motivation, and insight of an individual. An effective
learning experience includes critical thinking, active engagement in the field, dedication,
consistency, and opportunities. Additionally, “cognitivism” in learning is highly crucial.
According to “Cognitive Load Theory” (CLT), a learner's ability to seek information and
perform mental processes is associated with cognitive learning (Khan et al. 2020). Figure 2
refers to how "cognitivism" works.

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 Figure 2: How Cognitivism works
(Source: Lecture material)
One of the good learning experiences in higher education was group projects and applying the
"blended learning" instructions provided. As per Hrastinski (2019), blended learning integrates
both face-to-face and online learning. In this case, students belonging to diverse backgrounds
were facilitated to work collaboratively. Additionally, critical thinking, rationalistic approaches
teamwork fostered to utilize theoretical knowledge to seek solutions for real-life issues. It has
assisted in triggering problem-solving capacity, effective communication skills, active
engagement ability, technological expertise as well and motivation.
On the other hand, Maqableh and Alia (2021) have opined that poor learning experience includes
students' dissatisfaction. Several causes of dissatisfaction are there like lecture delivery in a
monotonous manner, outdated content, lack of teacher-student interaction, lack of opportunities,
and many others. For instance, a student with a lack of consistency power and minimal sense of
active engagement often experiences poor learning.

Barriers and affordances to effective learning

A learner can suffer a series of challenges while ensuring a learning experience. As per
Abuhammad (2020), challenges can be both emotional and technical. In this regard, the most
major challenge a learner may face is a lack of motivation which often leads to distraction. On
the contrary, limited resource access can be another barrier that a learner can struggle with in
continuing higher education. Lack of teacher-learner interaction also can hamper effective
learning. However, poor technological proficiency also is a principal cause. Hence, while
assuring "blending learning", the entire learning process can be hindered by these challenges.
However, a clear set of objectives, the power of consistency and reliability, and a supportive,
encouraging learning environment have helped to ensure a great learning experience.

Key analytic techniques to support personal learning

The application of “Constructivism” in the teaching practices is prevalent to demonstrate desired

success. The theory of “Constructivism”, given by Vygotsky (1978), initiates active learning
which constructs the learners' practical and application-based experience (Shah Ph and Kumar,
2019). Hence, students can tackle real-life issues more accurately. Additionally, it ensures self

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self-reflection process which triggers the opportunity to access self-improvement (Refer to
Figure 3). Hence, by incorporating the strategies included by "constructivism" a learner-oriented
environment can be framed which can lead to a better approach to understanding, exploration,
and findings.

Figure 3: Constructivism in experimental learning

(Source: Lecture material)

Covey’s 4-quadrant time management matrix

The time management matrix is highly important as it works as an assistant to do work
systematically based on priority (Adetola, 2021). Hence, it can be stated that the time
management matrix enhances overall productivity by efficiently optimizing time. It
tremendously helps in studies by keeping proactive toward the task.

Covey’s 4-quadrant time management matrix

Urgent Not urgent

Importan I II
t Urgent and important Important but not urgent
(Do) (Plan)

Not III IV

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 important Urgent but not important Not urgent and not important
(Delegate) (Eliminate)
Table 2: Covey’s 4-quadrant time management matrix
(Source: Self-created)
Good time management strategies
There are several obstacles to maintaining good time management like Procrastination, Too
many commitments, Low Motivation, Feeling Overwhelmed, and others. Thus, good time
management strategies are needed.

 Learn to say ‘no’

Straightforwardness and honesty is the key to success. Hence, tasks that are not specified to the
set goal must be denied.

 Set plans

It is highly significant to set effective strategies and plans based on the aims and objectives of
life. This can initiate accurate utilization of time in the most productive way. It will also enhance
intrinsic motivation for the work.

 Do smart work

Smart work saves time. It influences better time management and adequate use of available
resources.

 Prioritization

Strategic and systematic planning for any task also helps in identifying and focusing on "high-
priority" tasks. Thus, appropriate use of time can be done.

 Reflective practice

Self-assessment is the most profound way to acquire improvements. Thus, evaluating own time
management skills and based on that necessary improvements can be brought to have good
management of time.

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Conclusion
This study has explained that "cognitivism" plays a major role in learning. Thus, the learning
experience can vary from learner to learner. Additionally, by SWOT analysis, the Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of a learner are portrayed here, and depending on these
smart tasks were suggested to acquire success. Here, good and poor learning experiences are
depicted. However, time management skill is highly important in optimizing a task perfectly. For
that necessary strategies to improve this skill are mentioned here.

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Adetola, A., 2021. Strategies for Effective Project Time Management. International Journal of
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Bouilheres, F., Le, L.T.V.H., McDonald, S., Nkhoma, C. and Jandug-Montera, L., 2020.
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Hrastinski, S., 2019. What do we mean by blended learning?. TechTrends, 63(5), pp.564-569.

Khan, M.J., Jamil, B. and Sethi, A., 2020. Learning based on principles of cognitivism. Journal
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Maqableh, M. and Alia, M., 2021. Evaluation online learning of undergraduate students under
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Shah Ph, D. and Kumar, R., 2019. Effective constructivist teaching learning in the
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