Progress Files and Personal Development PlanningDepartment of Politics and

International Studies

What is a Progress File?

There are 3 elements to the Progress File:• Transcript University record of learning and achievement,

details of modules taken • Personal Development Planning (PDP)

a structured and supported process to help your progress in your studies and beyond

• Personal Development Records (PDR)personal records of the learning process and achievements, including skills acquired

Why bother?

Personal Development Planning

PDP will mean you are more effective at:

presenting your accomplishments to employers and others

monitoring your own progress and achievements

recognizing strengths and areas for development

continually improving skills

balancing your studies and other commitments

The PDP Cycle

organize and present outcomes

PDR

record evidence

reflect & evaluate

action plan

take opportunities

How will this work in the Department of Politics? (1)

PDP Template (http://www.hull.ac.uk/pas/PDP%20Introduction.doc).

Core competencies Academic Intellectual Transferable Personal

How will this work in the Department of Politics? (2)

Week 1-2. You will be sentan e-mail containing further instructions

and a link to the PDP Template

Week 2-4. Complete PDP template and e-mail it to your personal supervisor.

Arrange meeting with Supervisor to discuss PDP.

Week 5-6. Meet with your Personal Supervisorto discuss PDP document.

Student to execute agreed PDP and to seek further meetings with Personal

Supervisor are required

Your responsibilities

You are in control Not formally assessed Regular review of your

progress with Personal Supervisor

Produce and prepare an action plan

Keep evidence Complying with

Departmental regulations

Other sources of help

Careers Service University

Services Students’ Union Outside the

University

If you still have questions - don’t be afraid to ask!Contact Richard Woodward (r.woodward@hull.ac.uk) for more information.