An Introduction to Practice Education

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Using this resource
3. Part One - An introduction to practice education
   1. The role of practice education
   2. The relationship between the academic programme and practice education
   3. Approaches to teaching and learning
   4. Expectations of Professional Practice
   5. Reflection
4. PART TWO - Planning and Preparation for Professional Practice Education
   1. The role of professional practice education
   2. Examining the work environment - resources for learning
   3. Reflection
   4. Possible resources to use with a student with the same learning preference
   5. Possible student anxieties before embarking on a new placement
   6. Suggested information required by practice educators
5. PART THREE - Supervising and Assessing a Student in Professional Practice
   1. Defining the learning experience
   2. Student supervision and feedback
   3. Principles of Assessment
   4. Reflective practice
   5. Coping with the student with difficulties
   6. Reflection
6. Suggested responses and additional notes
   1. Aims and objectives
   2. Video Scenarios - Supervison assessment
   3. Supervision
   4. References

Possible student anxieties before embarking on a new placement

Will they like me?

Will I like them?

Will I like the placement itself?

Will I know enough?

Can I cope with unknown situations both emotionally and professionally?

What risks may I have to consider?

Will I be able to remember everyone's names?

Will my supervisor 'put me on the spot' and expect me to perform well?

Will I pass this placement?

Do I have enough time to get all my written work done?

Who do I go to lunch with?

Will I have too much/too little work to do?

Will anyone talk to me?

Will I be given too much/too little responsibility?

Who do I go to if I have a problem?

How will I know how I'm doing?