PD

Transferable skills

Module
HTML-CSS
Skill
[Communication]
Minutes
40

Learning Objectives

  • In 5 sentences explain why transferable skills are important when becoming a Software Developer
  • Apply the skill by providing constructive feedback on a peer’s transferable skills text

Preparation

Must have done the prep work

Introduction

In this session we will talk about our transferable skills.

Exercises

Brainstorming about transferable skills (15 minutes)

Goal: To brainstorm about transferable skills.

In your pairs, ask each other the following questions about your texts

  • What would your strengths be as a professional?
  • How did your skills help you achieve your goals in your previous education/job?
  • What skills do you use to adapt new situations?
  • What skills do you use during this course?

Giving each other feedback (15 minutes)

Goal: To practice providing feedback.

  1. Pair up with another peer.
  2. Share your text with this person.
  3. Read your pair’s text.
  4. Give a feedback on their transferrable skill.

Share how you will contribute to the cohort (5 minutes)

Goal: Recognise how each trainee will contribute to the cohort

No one is good at everything however everyone is good at something. That is why we work in teams - to combine our strengths.

Identify a skill or strength that you have that will positively contribute to the cohort.

  • Everyone to share 1 skill (no explanation needed, no discussion needed, keep it short)