What went well?

The progress I made; what was achieved and done

I met other scholars and people from Timothy Smith Network. I designed the curriculum and prepared for my teaching in the coming week.

What could have been done differently?

Things that did not get done and/or could be changed

I could have enquired about the expectations from Timothy Smith Network earlier. Since they have run the program last year, I assumed that they have a predesigned structure for teaching. A week before my teaching, I found out that we need to design our own curriculum and teaching. I would have had more time for preparation if I ask for their requirement and expectations earlier.

What did I learn about myself when working with others?

Contributions, behaviours and values I exhibited

I learnt that I am an effective communicator as I keep an open mind. For instance, when designing the curriculum for graphic design, I was open for suggestions from other scholars who did not know much about the field. It was a good practice for my future inter-professional practice as a speech and language pathologist.

What did I learn about leadership?

Leadership attributes and insights I developed

It is important to convey your purpose and expectations in the beginning. For instance, when practicing trial teaching with my scholars, I explicitly explained what I was aiming for and what I would like them to observe and provide feedback. These enabled them to give both general and specific feedback.

What do I want to develop or focus on next?

What I still need to develop

I need to be more articulate. After self-reflection, I suspect that the inhibiting factors are mainly my skills in English and my self-confidence. I will continue to work on them in the coming weeks.