Learning Technique: Strengths, risks, weaknesses, and opportunities

• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)
• Higher Education (degree)
• Higher Education (non-degree)
• Foundation Degree

Introduction

The term SWOT analysis is frequently encountered by students. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Its primary significance for students lies in providing a clear understanding of their current position. Furthermore, this analysis aids in identifying areas for growth and setting achievable goals. Undertaking a SWOT analysis for oneself is a challenging and thoughtful task.

Instructions

Through SWOT analysis, a student can analyze what opportunities lie ahead of them. And with the threat quadrant analysis, students can also figure out what possible obstacles might arise.

Strengths:

• Compile a list of your strengths and things you excel at.
• Recognize the knowledge and skills that can be beneficial when troubleshooting problems.
• Explore various aspects that set you apart from others.
• Monitor your academic progress to gain a deeper comprehension.

Weaknesses:

• Take note of the areas with potential for improvement.
• Identify the steps required to shift or enhance aspects from the weaknesses quadrant to the strengths quadrant.

Strengths, risks, weaknesses, and opportunities

Learning Technique

What are your strengths and skills for the next exam?

And think of what could represent a risk or danger.

What are your weaknesses for the next exam?

 

And think of an related opportunity or solution.

Aardappeloproer

1917

Enkele Amsterdamse vrouwen zagen dat er een schip vol aardappelen in een van de grachten lag. Ze gingen erop af en plunderden het schip: hun schorten vol aardappelen. De dag erna waren er meer plunderaars. Pas nadat zes mensen door het leger werden doodgeschoten, keerde de rust terug