Cooperative Education – Personal SWOT Analysis Assignment
Description:
A personal SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis will give students
an opportunity to reflect and identify their personal characteristics that helps them achieve and
expand their Learning Objectives within the workplace.
What do you need to do?
Prior to coming to class on March 18th:
Review/read the materials provided in the link below and watch video. Please cut
and paste the link into your browser window.
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_05_1.htm
Complete the attached work sheet using the self-reflection questions below as a
guide.
When you come to class:
Bring your completed SWOT worksheet.
Participate in the SWOT class discussion.
Be prepared to work with a classmate in a similar job or industry to discuss your
findings.
Present your findings to the class.
After class you will:
Share your findings with your supervisor (optional).
Complete a written SWOT analysis and submit it for grading, or make an
appointment to meet with the Director to discuss your findings one-on-one.
Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of the Personal SWOT Analysis activity (answering probing questions,
readings on the value of the SWOT analysis, group discussion, completing of the personal
SWOT), students will be able to:
Understand the aspects of the four components of the SWOT analysis as it applies
to each of them individually. Provides an opportunity for self-reflection.
Develop action plan based on their learnings to implement within their workplace
to achieve or expand their personal Learning Objectives.
