LEARNING AND TEACHING IN PRACTICE

The practice educator requires an understanding of the principles of learning theory and their application to teaching in the workplace. The ability to use research to both inform teaching methods and content of practice based education is fundamental to good teaching practice. The skills required for effective teaching are identified in the skills resources.

The purpose of this section is to provide information on learning and teaching to underpin practice education. It will facilitate the development of practice educators’ role as an educator of students on practice-based placement.

The topics covered in the section are:

• Theory associated with diverse teaching and learning practice
• Principles of teaching and learning in practice settings
• Professional standards where appropriate
• Roles and responsibilities in facilitating learning in practice settings
• Guidelines on teaching and learning in practice settings
• Skills for teaching in practice settings
• Learning Materials

The resources section of this website remains under constant development. The Making Practice Based Learning Work team want to ensure that all links are functioning and that relevant materials are included. Therefore, we would welcome your feedback on the resources section so that we can refine and develop the materials on offer. If you would like to provide feedback, then complete the online questionnaire to send us your comments on the resources section plus any suggested additions.

Acknowledgements: The materials that can be found in this section were developed by Chris Turnock (Project Manager) and David Nichol (IT Consultant), with assistance from Paula Moran (Project Manager) and Abbas Kataya (Placement Student). The skills sub-section was developed by Martin O’Hara (Management Training and Development Consultant).

Additional contributions and review of materials has been undertaken by Mary Watkins, APU, Tony Cook, University of Ulster, Judith Foley, An Bord Altranais, Mary Thrall, Teesside University, Pauline Douglas, Belfast City Hospital, Noeleen McMorris, Altnagelvin Hospital, Suzanne Medows, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust.

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