iLern Professional Development Assessment

This checklist is designed to help you understand your learning and development needs.

# Check the appropriate response for each of the following statements: Ye

s

No

i-1 I have established career goals

i-2 I have a current resume, portfolio and references

i-3 I can describe the value I bring to an employer / my clients

i-4 I can identify three important accomplishments from my current / last job role

i-5 My professional development is based on a comprehensive career plan

L-

1

I have completed an education program as a foundation for my work

L-

2

I have attained a formal certification or designation in my profession

e-1 I regularly request feedback from my manager / team leader

e-2 I regularly inform my manager / team leader of the type of feedback I desire

r-1 I regularly ask co-workers to observe me and provide feedback

r-2 I select conferences and workshops based on my development needs

r-3 I select books, journals and blogs based on my development needs

r-4 I have a network of colleagues in my field from whom I learn

r-5 I record video or audio of my work and review my performance

r-6 I have a mentor

n-1 I write articles, blogs, books and/or manuals

n-2 I give presentations, talks and/or speeches

n-3 I supervise / manage employees by providing ongoing feedback about their

work

n-4 I mentor and/or teach others in my field

n-5 I systematically experiment with new methods

Total Score: - - -

Scoring: Add your “yes” responses to get your total score. Compare you total score to the information below. Keep in mind that this self-assessment is simply designed to encourage you to think about your learning and identify areas for growth and development.

0-5: You may be letting others control your learning.6-10: Your learning could be enhanced by taking more control of it.

R.E. Straby, 2012

11-15: You manage your learning well and could identify new activities too amplify it.16-20: You are in charge of your own learning!

Consult the iLern descriptions to help you identify future professional development opportunities.

R.E. Straby, 2012