Learning Journal
for placement
Student Name:Student No.:
Programme of Study:Year of Study:
Placement Organization:
Supervisor at Work (Name and Title):
Period of Placement (covered in this report):to
Mentor:
The learning journal aims to help students collect, organize and reflect their placement experiences.
Students are encouraged to develop the journal as a portfolio for career development purpose.
Students are encouraged to include photos, diagrams and charts if neceary when writing the journal.
1.Before Placement
1.1 Company Background
- Its vision, miion, core busine, management philosophy etc.
- Specific features of its product/service.
- Its key customers and competitors
1.2 Goal Setting
2010/04
- What are my learning objectives? (e.g.gain practical experience, enhance interpersonal skills, improve time management etc)
- How can I achieve my learning objectives?
2.During Placement
2.1 What is the structure of my section/department and its relationship with other departments and the whole company?
2.2 What are my major duties and responsibilities?
2.3 Record what you have done and learned during the placement period.
2.4 Working with Colleagues
- What have I learned from my supervisor?
- What are the difficulties working with my supervisor?What have I done to overcome these problems?
- How am I getting along with my colleagues?
- How effective is my communication at work?
- How cooperative am I as a team player?
3.Planning Forward
- Describe your major achievement in the last few months, if any.
- Define what you would like to achieve or improve in the coming few months.
- State anything you would like to share with your mentor or seek his/her advice.
