What are Personal Development Tutorials?
At City of Bristol College, our Personal Development tutorial (PD tutorial) Programme will provide you with a weekly timetabled tutorial session aimed at supporting your personal growth and well-being. Our tutorials are led by our Personal Development tutors (PD tutors), these tutorials provide a space for you to safely explore various aspects of your lives beyond academics. Topics covered may include money management, work place skills, health and well-being and world awareness topics such as British Values and knife crime. Through discussions, activities, and reflective exercises, you will be encouraged to identify your strengths and areas for improvement, set achievable goals, and develop strategies to enhance your personal and professional lives. Our PD tutorials offer students valuable guidance and resources to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and cultivate a fulfilling college experience.
Why is it important that I attend My Weekly Personal Development Tutorial?
PD tutorials are a mandatory part of your timetables and need to be attended as part of your overall college programme offer. The sessions aim to support understanding of wider issues and also bring industry experts into the sessions to support further learning. The PD tutorials sessions will aim to enhance what you are already learning in the classroom and promote opportunity for engagement in enrichment, youth social action and fundraising to support organisations close to our hearts. In addition, our PD tutorial sessions will embed pastoral support on a 1:1 basis. Your assigned PD tutor will meet with you regularly providing opportunity to discuss concerns with the key focus around your well-being and promotion of positive mental health.
What can I expect during my Personal Development Tutorial?
By participating in PD tutorials, you can expect a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment where ideas are shared, perspectives are explored, and conversations are encouraged. These sessions often delve into topics that may not be covered extensively within your academic curriculum, allowing you to delve deeper into subjects that may intrigue you. The PD tutors leading the sessions ensure that the content is carefully curated and tailored to provoke thought and enhance your understanding of the world around you. Furthermore, the inclusion of guest speakers from outside the college brings fresh insights and diverse viewpoints, enriching the discussions and fostering a deeper understanding of key topics. Additionally, our PD Tutorial programme provides you access to level specific Schemes of Work and resources that allow for relevant personal and social development at all stages of your personal development journey. Overall, our PD tutorials provide you with a valuable platform to engage actively, broaden your knowledge, and enhance your personal growth.
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