Self-Management Knowing own strengths and weaknesses – self awareness Adapting and being flexible Receiving feedback and acting on this Time management and the ability to work to deadlines Being reflective Career Management Continuous development Professionalism Productivity and effective work habits Communication Initiative Confidence Positive attitude Personal presentation Preparation Personal integrity, ethics and morality Resilience The event attracted approximately 50 delegates, which should be regarded as a success considering BGU has a student population of just over 2000, with many students on teaching placements. This is compared with just under 40 delegates in the previous year, therefore, it would appear that taking a strategic approach to provide a student-led conference aimed specifically at students has helped attract more numbers. Immediately after the conference, optional ‘comments cards‘ were handed out for delegates to complete before leaving; 21 completed cards were received. The feedback submitted can be viewed in the tables below. Immediate Feedback from Delegates ‘Very enjoyable, engaging, great energy and buzz. Hugely proud of the student speakers.’ ‘Amazing. The workshops were amazing, the presentations were so good especially Stephanie Foster. Really well thought out and very enjoyable.’ ‘So many inspirational people. I loved it! Please do more conferences like this!’ ‘The creative activity let me engage in a light hearted way with the fact that I feel like I fail at art. Great conference.’
Self-Management Knowing own strengths and weaknesses – self awareness Adapting and being flexible Receiving feedback and acting on this Time management and the ability to work to deadlines Being reflective Career Management Continuous development Professionalism Productivity and effective work habits Communication Initiative Confidence Positive attitude Personal presentation Preparation Personal integrity, ethics and morality Resilience The event attracted approximately 50 delegates, which should be regarded as a success considering BGU has a student population of just over 2000, with many students on teaching placements. This is compared with just under 40 delegates in the previous year, therefore, it would appear that taking a strategic approach to provide a student-led conference aimed specifically at students has helped attract more numbers. Immediately after the conference, optional ‘comments cards‘ were handed out for delegates to complete before leaving; 21 completed cards were received. The feedback submitted can be viewed in the tables below. Immediate Feedback from Delegates ‘Very enjoyable, engaging, great energy and buzz. Hugely proud of the student speakers.’ ‘Amazing. The workshops were amazing, the presentations were so good especially Stephanie Foster. Really well thought out and very enjoyable.’ ‘So many inspirational people. I loved it! Please do more conferences like this!’ ‘The creative activity let me engage in a light hearted way with the fact that I feel like I fail at art. Great conference.’
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