My Interest and Abilities

Module – 4.
My Interest and abilities

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Learning Objectives
• Understand how to identify personal interests.
• Learn how to assess personal abilities.
• Develop skills to align interests with abilities.
• Create a personal development plan.
Learning Outcome
• Learners will be able to identify and articulate
personal interests.
• Learners will be able to assess and evaluate
personal abilities.
• Learners will align personal interests with abilities
for career planning.
• Learners will develop and implement a personal
development plan.
Identifying Your Interests
• Reflect on what you enjoy doing in your free time
• Consider activities that make you feel fulfilled and
happy
• Think about subjects or topics you are naturally
curious about
• List hobbies and extracurricular activities you are
passionate about
Source
https://www.uml.edu/research/integrity/conflict-of-interest/
Assessing Your Abilities
• Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
• Identify skills you excel in, both soft skills and
technical skills
• Seek feedback from peers, mentors, and teachers
• Take online assessments and aptitude tests for a
clearer picture
Assessing Your Abilities - Example
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
Example: Reflect on tasks where I excel and areas needing improvement
Identify skills you excel in, both soft skills and technical skills
Example: Excel in communication and programming languages
Seek feedback from peers, mentors, and teachers

Example: Consult with mentors for career guidance
Take online assessments and aptitude tests for a clearer picture

Example: Complete career aptitude tests for skill evaluation
Aligning Interests with Abilities
• Find intersections between what you love and what
you are good at
• Research careers that match your interests and
abilities
• Consider volunteer work or internships to explore
these areas
• Set realistic goals to develop skills in areas you are
interested in
Source
https://depositphotos.com/photos/career.html
Creating a Personal Development Plan
• Set short-term and long-term goals based on your
interests and abilities
• Identify resources and opportunities for skill
development
• Create a timeline for achieving your goals
• Regularly review and adjust your plan as needed
Source
https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=%22personal+growth%22
Lab Activity
"Interest and Abilities Mapping"

Activity instructions:
Self-Reflection:
• Draw two circles: "Interests" and "Abilities."
• Fill "Interests" with activities you enjoy.
• Fill "Abilities" with skills you excel at.
Pair Discussion:
• Share three items from each circle with a
classmate.
• Discuss how your interests and abilities might
relate.
Mapping Interests and Abilities:
• Write potential careers on sticky notes.
• Place them on a board to create a career ideas
map.
Summary
In this session, students have learnt about :
• Today, we explored methods to uncover your
interests through reflection and assessed abilities
by seeking feedback.
• We discussed strategies for mapping interests to
careers and creating a personal development plan.
• Remember, this journey of self-discovery is
ongoing—each step brings you closer to a career
that resonates with who you are.
QUIZ
Let’s Start
Quiz
1. Which of the following is an example of
identifying your interests?
a) Taking a math test

b) Reflecting on what activities make you happy
c) Learning a new language
d) Joining a sports team
e) Practicing public speaking
Answer: B
Reflecting on what activities make you happy
Quiz
2. Which method can help you assess your abilities?
a) Watching a movie
b) Seeking feedback from peers and mentors
c) Playing video games
d) Reading a novel
e) Traveling to a new place
Answer: B
Seeking feedback from peers and mentors
Quiz
3. How can you find a career that aligns with your
interests and abilities?
a) By focusing only on what your parents suggest

b) By researching careers that match both your
interests and abilities
c) By choosing the first job that offers a high salary
d) By avoiding any hobbies or activities
e) By never trying new things
Answer: B
By researching careers that match both your interests and abilities
Quiz
4. What should be included in a personal development plan?
a) Setting goals without timelines
b) Avoiding skill enhancement opportunities
c) Regularly reviewing and adjusting goals
d) Relying solely on internet research
e) Not considering career aspirations
Answer: C
Regularly reviewing and adjusting goals
Quiz
5. What is a key step in creating a personal
development plan?
a) Setting vague goals
b) Avoiding timelines
c) Regularly reviewing and adjusting the plan
d) Relying only on online resources
e) Not seeking feedback
Answer: C
Regularly reviewing and adjusting the plan
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Module – 4.

My Interest and abilities

Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses

Example: Reflect on tasks where I excel and areas needing improvement

Example: Excel in communication and programming languages

Seek feedback from peers, mentors, and teachers

Take online assessments and aptitude tests for a clearer picture

"Interest and Abilities Mapping"

a) Taking a math test

a) By focusing only on what your parents suggest

a) Setting goals without timelines

b) Avoiding skill enhancement opportunities

c) Regularly reviewing and adjusting goals

d) Relying solely on internet research

e) Not considering career aspirations

a) Setting vague goals

c) Regularly reviewing and adjusting the plan

d) Relying only on online resources

e) Not seeking feedback

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