1. DIAPLUS MODULE 1 Reviewing Your Educational / Training Background

2. MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Describing and reviewing your educational background Possibility of presenting what you have learnt, where you have learnt it and when you have learnt it.

3. MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Different classifications for different types of learning are used so there are 3 parts to this module:  Formal Education  Non-Formal Education  Informal Learning

4. MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Formal Education Education / training provided by an educational institution that is part of the structured system, usually leading to certification (studies in universities / technical vocational educational schools, vocational training institutes).

5. MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Non-Formal Education Education / Training that is organised, but provided outside the formal system and may or may not lead to certification ( e.g. in job seminars)

6. MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background – Informal Education Learning that derives from activities or experience. Usually, you acquire it without intention through your daily activities and own efforts. It does not lead to certification (e.g. the knowledge of a foreign language because of your stay in another country, cooking, carpentry, use of PC etc)

7. MODULE 1- Reviewing Your Educational/Training Background Review Sheet Your Formal Education Your Non-Formal Education Your Informal Learning

8. DIAPLUS MODULE 2 Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work

9. MODULE 2 – Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Work covers the largest part of our lives. Employers value knowledge and skills acquired by work experience. Very often work experience proves to be more important than educational credentials in the labour market.

10. MODULE 2 - Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Here, you will record and reflect on what you have gained from our different work experiences: where you have worked, in which field, what your duties were and what you have learned. It will also help you plan your future educational and training path.

11. MODULE 2 - Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Record your Present Situation Record you Work Experiences

12. MODULE 2 - Reflecting on Your Experience(s) of Work Review Sheet – this includes: 1. At present you……… 2. The Occupational Field you have worked on is … 3. The jobs you have worked on up to date … 4. The most important responsibilities you have / had … 5. What you have learned from your work experience(s) 6. Aspects you like / liked the most 7. Aspects you like / liked the least

13. DIAPLUS MODULE 3 Reviewing Your Personal Profile

14. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile What you can use your personal profile for: 1. Building a profile of yourself is essential preparation for setting goals and making plans. It can help you to: 2. Identify your strengths and those you want to develop further 3. Clarify your priorities, needs and requirements 4. Identify realistic options and choices

15. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile The DIAPLUS personal profile enables you to think about: 1. Who you are 2. What you like / What’s important for you 3. What you do best 4. How you manage your life and career

16. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile Review Sheet - How you manage your life and career 1. You get your information from…. 2. How well do you handle information? 3. How do you cope with change and transition? 4. You plan and decide by: 5. How good are you in self-presentation?

17. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile Your Personal Profile – Review Sheet 1. Who you are 2. What your top intelligences are: 3. What your top qualities and dispositions are:

18. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile What you like / What’s important for you 1. Your main interests are: 2. Your main values are: 3. Your main motivational needs are

19. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile What you do best Your top five skills are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

20. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile How you manage your life and career You get your information from: 1. 2. 3. How well do you handle information? How do you cope with change and transition?

21. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile You plan and decide by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

22. MODULE 3 – Reviewing Your Personal Profile How good are you in self-presentation? Personal Profile – Final Review Now review your responses and chose the two top ones in each area.

23. DIAPLUS – MODULES 1,2,3 THANK YOU Lena Nicolaou 15-4-2005