Core Competencies Reflection Assignment
Open your transferable skills and core competencies inventory and complete the
following:
 Choose two of your best core competencies. You can answer one or more of these
questions, or you can ask yourself similar questions.
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Why do I consider this my "best" competency?
What have I done that exemplifies this competency?
Am I basing my decision on evidence (papers, projects) or my knowledge of
myself? (I think I'm good at leading people)
 Note, what is a transferable skill to one student may be a core competency for
another student and vice-versa. To determine if something is a core competency or
transferable skill ask yourself if the focus is a process (transferable skill) or results in
a product (core competency).
 Next, choose your best piece of evidence. In one or two sentences explain why this
is the best piece of evidence. You can answer the following questions or something
similar:
 Why is this piece of evidence better than the others?
 How does this piece of evidence exemplify my core competency?
 Am I basing my decision on other peoples opinions, arbitrary or specific
rules? (I received an A on this paper)?
 Write a reflection for each competency. Your reflection should be no more than 250
words. Answer some or all these questions:
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What strategies did I implement in my evidence, and how does that connect
to the chosen skill?
What was the most difficult part of your evidence, and how did you
overcome that problem?
How does this competency apply to my career or future?
What did I learn about myself in acquiring this competency?
With reference to your major, how did this make you better? (I am a more
well rounded biologist now because... I can be a better political leader now
because...)
How did learning this change you?
 NOTE: You are not required to answer every question above in your reflection. You
may answer questions not listed above. The important factor is that your reflection
is well-rounded, concise, and flows well.
 Next, for each reflection written, chose one or two sentences you believe capture
the essence of the reflection to highlight.
 Upload your reflections to your Aportfolio and include your evidence.
 Lastly, highlight in some way (ie bold, create a word block, change the color) the one
or two sentences you chose to epitomize your reflection.
 Include at least one carefully selected image, icon, photo or graphic to include in the
Aportfolio
Grading Criteria
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(4 points per competency max) (Two competencies required )
Inclusion of reflection of best core competency and best evidence. (1 point
max)
The reflection clearly addresses several of the prompts (1 point max)
High quality visual elements are included (highlighted sentences and image) (1
point max)
A high quality sample of evidence is included (essays, power points, ect) (1 point
max)