UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA SHAH ALAM CAMPUS COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MATHEMATICS BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONS.) ICT500 CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION SELF-REFLECTION PORTFOLIO PREPARED BY: MUHAMMAD SYAHRIZAN BIN SHAMSUL (2022266554) PREPARED FOR: DR. ZAN AZMA NASARUDDIN

1. ICT500
CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING
FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTION
SELF-REFLECTION PORTFOLIO
P R E P A R E D B Y :
M U H A M M A D S Y A H R I Z A N B I N S H A M S U L
( 2 0 2 2 2 6 6 5 5 4 )

2. Contents REFLECTIONONLEARNING.
1.
REFLECTIONONPROJECTGOALS.
2.
REFLECTIONONGROUPDYNAMICS.
3.
REFLECTIONONCRITICAL&CREATIVETHINKING.
4.
REFLECTIONONDEVELOPMENTOFSOFT-SKILLS.
5.
OTHERREFLECTIONS.
6.
KEEPINTOUCH
7.
THANKYOU
8.

3. REFLECTION
ON
LEARNING.

4. I a m a r e l i k e l y l e a r n i n g a b o u t
m a n n e r s , w h i c h i n v o l v e s o c i a l l y
a c c e p t a b l e b e h a v i o r a n d p o l i t e
c o n d u c t . T h i s c a n i n c l u d e v e r b a l a n d
n o n - v e r b a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n ,
e t i q u e t t e , a n d r e s p e c t f u l i n t e r a c t i o n
w i t h o t h e r s .
V i s u a l i z a t i o n r e f e r s t o t h e p r o c e s s
o f r e p r e s e n t i n g i n f o r m a t i o n o r d a t a
i n a v i s u a l f o r m a t . I n t h i s c o n t e x t , i t
c o u l d i n v o l v e c r e a t i n g v i s u a l
r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f m a n n e r s , p e r h a p s
t h r o u g h c h a r t s , d i a g r a m s , o r o t h e r
g r a p h i c a l e l e m e n t s .
What am I
learning?

5. U n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d p r a c t i c i n g g o o d
m a n n e r s i s e s s e n t i a l f o r e f f e c t i v e
c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d b u i l d i n g p o s i t i v e
r e l a t i o n s h i p s . I t c o n t r i b u t e s t o a
r e s p e c t f u l a n d h a r m o n i o u s s o c i a l
e n v i r o n m e n t .
L e a r n i n g a b o u t v i s u a l i z a t i o n c a n
e n h a n c e y o u r a b i l i t y t o c o n v e y
i n f o r m a t i o n i n a c l e a r a n d e n g a g i n g
m a n n e r . V i s u a l a i d s c a n m a k e
c o m p l e x c o n c e p t s m o r e a c c e s s i b l e
a n d m e m o r a b l e .
Why am I
learning it?

6. I t i s c h a l l e n g i n g t o p r o v i d e p r e c i s e
i n s i g h t s . H o w e v e r , i t s e e m s t h a t I
m i g h t b e w o r k i n g o n a p r o j e c t t h a t
i n v o l v e s c o m b i n i n g t h e c o n c e p t s o f
m a n n e r s a n d v i s u a l i z a t i o n .
T h i s c o u l d m e a n c r e a t i n g v i s u a l
r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f p r o p e r e t i q u e t t e ,
d e m o n s t r a t i n g t h e i m p a c t o f g o o d
m a n n e r s t h r o u g h g r a p h i c s , o r u s i n g
v i s u a l i z a t i o n t e c h n i q u e s t o t e a c h
a n d r e i n f o r c e p o l i t e b e h a v i o r .
What did I
learn about this
project?

7. REFLECTION ON
PROJECT GOALS.

8. How did I
know that
I was
making
progress
toward my
goals?
I d e n t i f y i n g p r o g r e s s i n t h e M a n n e r a n d
V i s u a l i z a t i o n P r o j e c t i n v o l v e d a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
s u b j e c t i v e a n d o b j e c t i v e a s s e s s m e n t s . F i r s t l y , I
o b s e r v e d c h a n g e s i n m y d a i l y i n t e r a c t i o n s a n d
c o m m u n i c a t i o n p a t t e r n s . P o s i t i v e f e e d b a c k f r o m
p e e r s , c o l l e a g u e s , o r m e n t o r s s e r v e d a s a
t a n g i b l e i n d i c a t o r o f i m p r o v e m e n t . A d d i t i o n a l l y , I
t r a c k e d s p e c i f i c m i l e s t o n e s s e t f o r e n h a n c i n g m y
v i s u a l i z a t i o n s k i l l s , s u c h a s t h e a b i l i t y t o v i v i d l y
p i c t u r e s u c c e s s s c e n a r i o s i n m y m i n d . R e g u l a r
s e l f - r e f l e c t i o n a l l o w e d m e t o d i s c e r n s u b t l e s h i f t s
i n m y b e h a v i o r , i n d i c a t i n g t h a t I w a s m o v i n g
c l o s e r t o t h e d e s i r e d o u t c o m e .

9. What is
helping
me reach
my goals?
S e v e r a l f a c t o r s c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e s u c c e s s f u l
p u r s u i t o f m y g o a l s i n t h e M a n n e r a n d
V i s u a l i z a t i o n P r o j e c t . E s t a b l i s h i n g a s t r u c t u r e d
r o u t i n e f o r s e l f - i m p r o v e m e n t , i n c l u d i n g d e d i c a t e d
t i m e f o r m i n d f u l n e s s a n d v i s u a l i z a t i o n e x e r c i s e s ,
p r o v e d i n s t r u m e n t a l . S e e k i n g g u i d a n c e f r o m
m e n t o r s o r r o l e m o d e l s w h o e x e m p l i f i e d t h e
d e s i r e d m a n n e r i s m s p r o v i d e d v a l u a b l e i n s i g h t s
a n d i n s p i r a t i o n . T h e i n t e g r a t i o n o f v i s u a l i z a t i o n
t e c h n i q u e s i n t o d a i l y p r a c t i c e s s e r v e d a s a
c o n s t a n t r e m i n d e r o f t h e e n v i s i o n e d g o a l s ,
f o s t e r i n g a p o s i t i v e m i n d s e t . F u r t h e r m o r e ,
c u l t i v a t i n g a s u p p o r t i v e e n v i r o n m e n t a n d s h a r i n g
m y g o a l s w i t h t r u s t e d i n d i v i d u a l s c r e a t e d
a c c o u n t a b i l i t y a n d e n c o u r a g e m e n t .

10. What is
preventing
me from
reaching
my goals?
D e s p i t e p r o g r e s s , c h a l l e n g e s a n d b a r r i e r s w e r e
p r e s e n t i n t h e j o u r n e y . T i m e c o n s t r a i n t s p o s e d a
s i g n i f i c a n t o b s t a c l e , m a k i n g i t c h a l l e n g i n g t o
c o n s i s t e n t l y a l l o c a t e t i m e f o r r e f l e c t i o n a n d
p r a c t i c e . I d e n t i f y i n g a n d a d d r e s s i n g s p e c i f i c
s i t u a t i o n s o r t r i g g e r s t h a t l e d t o l a p s e s i n d e s i r e d
b e h a v i o r b e c a m e c r u c i a l . A n o t h e r p o t e n t i a l
h i n d r a n c e w a s a l a c k o f p a t i e n c e , a s b e h a v i o r a l
c h a n g e r e q u i r e s t i m e . O v e r c o m i n g t h e d e s i r e f o r
i m m e d i a t e r e s u l t s a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h a t s e t b a c k s
w e r e p a r t o f t h e l e a r n i n g p r o c e s s p r o v e d e s s e n t i a l .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , e x t e r n a l f a c t o r s , s u c h a s a n e g a t i v e
w o r k e n v i r o n m e n t o r u n s u p p o r t i v e p e e r s , c o u l d
i m p e d e p r o g r e s s , e m p h a s i z i n g t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f
c r e a t i n g a c o n d u c i v e s e t t i n g f o r p e r s o n a l
d e v e l o p m e n t .

11. REFLECTION ON
GROUP DYNAMICS.

12. How did
my peers
help me
to reach
my
goals?
P e e r s p l a y e d a c r u c i a l r o l e i n m y j o u r n e y b y p r o v i d i n g
c o n s t r u c t i v e f e e d b a c k a n d o b s e r v a t i o n s a b o u t m y
b e h a v i o r a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n . T h e i r i n s i g h t s o f f e r e d a
d i f f e r e n t p e r s p e c t i v e , h e l p i n g m e i d e n t i f y a r e a s f o r
i m p r o v e m e n t i n m y m a n n e r i s m s a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n
s t y l e .
E s t a b l i s h i n g m y s e l f w i t h p e e r s a s a c c o u n t a b i l i t y
p a r t n e r s c r e a t e d a s u p p o r t s y s t e m . W e s e t m u t u a l
g o a l s a n d r e g u l a r l y c h e c k e d i n o n e a c h o t h e r ' s
p r o g r e s s . T h i s c o l l a b o r a t i v e a p p r o a c h m o t i v a t e d m e t o
s t a y o n t r a c k a n d c o n t i n u o u s l y w o r k t o w a r d s r e f i n i n g
m y m a n n e r i s m s a n d e n h a n c i n g v i s u a l i z a t i o n s k i l l s .
C O N S T R U C T I V E F E E D B A C K A N D O B S E R V A T I O N :
A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y P A R T N E R S :

13. S o m e p e e r s n a t u r a l l y e x h i b i t e d t h e d e s i r e d m a n n e r i s m s
a n d e f f e c t i v e v i s u a l i z a t i o n t e c h n i q u e s . O b s e r v i n g a n d
l e a r n i n g f r o m t h e i r b e h a v i o r b e c a m e a s o u r c e o f
i n s p i r a t i o n . I c o u l d e m u l a t e t h e i r p o s i t i v e t r a i t s a n d
i n t e g r a t e t h e m i n t o m y o w n a p p r o a c h .
R O L E M O D E L I N G P O S I T I V E B E H A V I O R :

14. W h e n f a c i n g o b s t a c l e s o r f e e l i n g s t u c k , s h a r i n g
e x p e r i e n c e s w i t h p e e r s w h o h a d s i m i l a r g o a l s f o s t e r e d
a s e n s e o f c a m a r a d e r i e . K n o w i n g t h a t o t h e r s
e n c o u n t e r e d c h a l l e n g e s a n d o v e r c a m e t h e m c r e a t e d a
s h a r e d u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d m o t i v a t i o n t o p e r s e v e r e .
D u r i n g m o m e n t s o f s t a g n a t i o n , p e e r s b e c a m e v a l u a b l e
c o l l a b o r a t o r s i n p r o b l e m - s o l v i n g . B r a i n s t o r m i n g
s e s s i o n s a n d d i s c u s s i o n s a l l o w e d u s t o e x p l o r e n e w
a p p r o a c h e s a n d s t r a t e g i e s , b r e a k i n g t h e m e n t a l
b a r r i e r s t h a t h i n d e r e d p r o g r e s s i n r e f i n i n g m a n n e r i s m s
a n d v i s u a l i z a t i o n .
S H A R E D E X P E R I E N C E S :
P R O B L E M - S O L V I N G C O L L A B O R A T I O N S :
How did my
peers
encourage me
to keep
going when
I was stuck?

15. P e e r s o f f e r e d p o s i t i v e a f f i r m a t i o n s a n d m o t i v a t i o n a l
s u p p o r t , e m p h a s i z i n g t h e p r o g r e s s m a d e a n d t h e
p o t e n t i a l f o r f u t u r e s u c c e s s . T h i s e n c o u r a g e m e n t
s e r v e d a s a r e m i n d e r o f t h e c o l l e c t i v e j o u r n e y t o w a r d s
i m p r o v e m e n t a n d b o o s t e d m y c o n f i d e n c e d u r i n g
c h a l l e n g i n g p h a s e s .
P O S I T I V E A F F I R M A T I O N S A N D M O T I V A T I O N A L S U P P O R T :

16. REFLECTION ON
CRITICAL &
CREATIVE
THINKING.

17. S e l f - R e f l e c t i o n a n d A w a r e n e s s :
What Am I
Good At in
the Manner
and
Visualization
Project?
One of my strengths in the Manner and Visualization Project lies in
my ability to engage in regular self-reflection. I am adept at
analyzing my behavior, communication style, and progress
towards project goals. This self-awareness has been crucial in
identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes.
C o n s i s t e n t P r a c t i c e :
I excel in establishing and maintaining consistent practices.
Whether it's incorporating visualization techniques into my daily
routine or implementing refined mannerisms in various situations,
my commitment to regular practice has contributed to tangible
progress in the project.

18. A d a p t a b i l i t y :
I have demonstrated adaptability in adjusting my approach based
on feedback and evolving goals. This flexibility allows me to refine
my strategies, learn from experiences, and make necessary
adjustments in real-time.

19. I m p a t i e n c e i n R e s u l t s :
What Are My
Limitations in
the Manner
and
Visualization
Project?
A limitation I've identified is a tendency towards impatience when
it comes to seeing immediate results. Behavioral change,
especially in manners and communication, is a gradual process,
and impatience can be a barrier to appreciating the progress
made.
M a n a g i n g T i m e C o n s t r a i n t s :
Balancing the demands of daily life, work, and the project has
been challenging. Time constraints have occasionally hindered my
ability to consistently allocate dedicated time for reflection,
visualization exercises, and other project-related activities.
O v e r c o m i n g S e t b a c k s :
While I acknowledge the importance of setbacks in the learning
process, I find it challenging to bounce back quickly after making
mistakes. Developing resilience and a proactive approach to
learning from setbacks is an area where improvement is needed.

20. F e e d b a c k a n d C r i t i q u e :
What Made
Me Really
Think in the
Manner and
Visualization
Project?
Engaging with constructive feedback and critiques, whether from
peers or mentors, prompted deep reflection. Understanding how
my actions and communication were perceived provided valuable
insights and led to thoughtful considerations for improvement.
U n e x p e c t e d C h a l l e n g e s :
Facing unexpected challenges within the project, such as
navigating difficult conversations or adapting to unforeseen
circumstances, pushed me to think critically. These situations
required creative problem-solving and the application of
visualization techniques to maintain composure.
S e t t i n g A m b i t i o u s G o a l s :
Establishing ambitious goals for refining my mannerisms and
enhancing visualization skills made me think strategically. It forced
me to break down larger objectives into manageable steps and
develop a comprehensive plan for achieving success.

21. R e f l e c t i o n o n R o o t C a u s e s :
How Did I
Learn When I
Made
Mistakes in
the Manner
and
Visualization
Project?
When mistakes occurred, I focused on understanding the root
causes. Reflecting on the circumstances, my actions, and the
impact of the mistake helped identify patterns and areas for
improvement.
S e e k i n g F e e d b a c k :
Learning from mistakes involved seeking feedback from peers,
mentors, or those affected by my actions. Different perspectives
provided a holistic understanding of the mistake and insights into
how to rectify and prevent similar errors in the future.
A d j u s t i n g S t r a t e g i e s :
I adopted an iterative approach, adjusting my strategies and
techniques based on the lessons learned from mistakes. This
adaptive mindset allowed for continuous improvement and
refinement of my approach in the Manner and Visualization
Project.

22. REFLECTION ON
DEVELOPMENT OF
SOFT-SKILLS.

23. What did I
feel when I
was not
successful?
E x p e r i e n c i n g s e t b a c k s i n t h e M a n n e r a n d
V i s u a l i z a t i o n P r o j e c t e v o k e d a r a n g e o f e m o t i o n s ,
i n c l u d i n g f r u s t r a t i o n , d i s a p p o i n t m e n t , a n d a s e n s e
o f s e l f - d o u b t . N o t a c h i e v i n g t h e d e s i r e d o u t c o m e s
i n r e f i n i n g m a n n e r i s m s a n d e n h a n c i n g v i s u a l i z a t i o n
s k i l l s b r o u g h t a b o u t a f e e l i n g o f f a l l i n g s h o r t o f
p e r s o n a l e x p e c t a t i o n s .
T h e r e w a s a n a t u r a l i n c l i n a t i o n t o q u e s t i o n m y
a b i l i t i e s a n d t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h e s t r a t e g i e s
e m p l o y e d i n t h e p r o j e c t . T h e e m o t i o n a l r e s p o n s e
w a s a m i x o f i n t e r n a l p r e s s u r e t o s u c c e e d a n d a
r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e g a p b e t w e e n c u r r e n t
p e r f o r m a n c e a n d t h e e n v i s i o n e d g o a l s .

24. How did I
handle things
not going as
planned?
E m b r a c i n g a P o s i t i v e M i n d s e t :
Initially, I acknowledged the disappointment but quickly shifted
focus towards maintaining a positive mindset. Recognizing that
setbacks are inherent in any learning process, I reframed the
situation as an opportunity for growth rather than a failure.
A n a l y z i n g R o o t C a u s e s :
Instead of dwelling on the failure, I proactively analyzed the root
causes of the unsuccessful outcome. Understanding the factors
that led to the setback allowed me to pinpoint areas that
required improvement and provided valuable insights for future
adjustments.
S e e k i n g F e e d b a c k a n d P e r s p e c t i v e :
I actively sought feedback from peers, mentors, or individuals
involved in the project. Gaining external perspectives helped me
gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation and
identify blind spots or alternative approaches that could lead to
success.

25. OTHER
REFLECTIONS.

26. What I
Really Like
About This
Project in
Manner and
Visualization:
P e r s o n a l G r o w t h a n d A w a r e n e s s :
One aspect I genuinely appreciate about this project is the
profound personal growth and heightened self-awareness it has
facilitated. The journey to refine my mannerisms and enhance
visualization skills has not only improved my interpersonal
communication but has also deepened my understanding of
myself.
P o s i t i v e I m p a c t o n R e l a t i o n s h i p s :
I value how the project has positively impacted my relationships,
both personally and professionally. Improved communication and
refined mannerisms have contributed to more meaningful
interactions, fostering stronger connections with others.
I n t e g r a t i o n o f V i s u a l i z a t i o n T e c h n i q u e s :
The incorporation of visualization techniques into my daily routine
is a standout element of the project. This practice has not only
enhanced my ability to imagine success scenarios but has also
provided a powerful tool for maintaining a positive and focused
mindset.

27. Some Things
That I Really
Need to Work
on NOW in
the Manner
and
Visualization
Project:
M a n a g i n g I m p a t i e n c e :
Addressing my impatience regarding immediate results is a
priority. Recognizing that behavioral change takes time, I need to
cultivate patience and focus on the incremental progress made
rather than expecting instant transformation.
C o n s i s t e n t T i m e A l l o c a t i o n :
Improving my consistency in allocating time for project-related
activities is crucial. Overcoming time constraints and establishing
a more reliable routine will ensure sustained effort and progress in
refining mannerisms and visualization skills.
R e s i l i e n c e i n t h e F a c e o f S e t b a c k s :
Developing greater resilience when faced with setbacks is an
immediate area for improvement. Rather than being discouraged
by challenges, I need to view them as opportunities for learning
and growth, adjusting my strategies accordingly.

28. Some Things
That I Could
Do to Improve
Myself in
the Future in
the Manner
and
Visualization
Project:
C o n t i n u o u s L e a r n i n g a n d S k i l l R e f i n e m e n t :
Committing to continuous learning in the areas of refined
mannerisms and visualization will be essential. Staying updated
on best practices, seeking new techniques, and refining existing
skills will contribute to ongoing improvement.
E x p a n d M e n t o r s h i p a n d N e t w o r k i n g :
In the future, I could actively seek additional mentorship and
expand my network in fields related to effective communication
and visualization. Learning from diverse perspectives and
experiences will provide a more comprehensive understanding of
these skills.
I n c o r p o r a t e F e e d b a c k L o o p s :
Implementing regular feedback loops, both self-assessment and
external feedback, will be beneficial. Establishing a structured
system for feedback will enable me to track progress, identify
areas for improvement, and adjust strategies proactively.

29. One Thing
That I Will
Remember
Forever About
This Project:
The lasting takeaway from this project is the profound realization
that personal growth is a continuous journey. It's not just about
achieving specific goals but about embracing the process of
refinement and self-discovery.
The importance of patience, resilience, and the transformative
power of consistent effort are lessons that will resonate with me
indefinitely. This project has instilled in me the understanding that
improvement is a lifelong pursuit, and each step forward is a
significant achievement in itself.

30. Keep
in touch
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C O L L E G E O F C O M P U T I N G , I N F O R M A T I C S A N D M A T H E M A T I C S ,
U N I V E R S I T I T E K N O L O G I M A R A ,
S H A H A L A M C A M P U S ,

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