Roles Responsibilities Roles Responsibilities Practice Educator Placement Provider

Roles & Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities Practice Educator Placement Provider Student University

QSPP Section Two: Standards for Individuals Supporting Students in the Workplace Be prepared for their role in supporting students Support, teach, facilitate, and supervise students according to the requirements of the programme Provide guidance and constructive feedback to the student Conduct a fair, objective and timely assessment of student performance, where assessment is required Raise concerns, in a timely manner, when a student is not achieving agreed learning outcomes Contribute to the review of the learning environment and student experience Participate in self and peer evaluation to facilitate personal development and contribute to the development of others To be educationally prepared to fulfil their role in supporting students To receive information about the students and their learning needs provided by the education institution Time to support students to achieve their learning outcomes A support network inclusive of service and education colleagues, managers and peers

Website/QSPP document Link http: //www. nes. scot. nhs. uk/education-and-training/bydiscipline/allied-health-professions/supporting-learning-inthe-workplace/quality-standards-for-practiceplacements. aspx

Roles & Responsibilities Consider the roles below and make a list of the roles you feel important Practice Educator Placement Provider Student University

Importance of Trust & Honesty Learners must demonstrate that they can be trusted to work safely If learners must prove themselves trustworthy to educators, the converse also applies

Role of the Practice Educator (PE) Ø Ø Ø Ø Supervise & instruct Provide guidance on performance requirements – set appropriate tasks and goals Provide constructive feedback Assess students Recognise & address conflict Address issues with poor performers Liaise with University staff Contribute to the development of practice education

Role of Placement Provider Ensure staff have opportunity to participate in practice education Provide opportunities for staff training in practice education Balance work demands: ◦ Clinical demands vs. educational needs of students Audit quality of learning environment ◦ Using Quality Standards for Practice Placements Adhere to Practice Placement Agreements (PPAs) & Placement Cancellation Guidance Liaise with university

Role of the Student • • Adhere to professional codes of conduct & standards of practice Take responsibility for own learning Follow guidelines and procedures, e. g. Health and Safety, infection control Work collaboratively (clients/staff/carers, etc). Provide evidence of learning Give/receive feedback Capitalise on learning opportunities Actively participate in the experience

Role of the University • • • Provide training to PEs Prepare students for placement Provide timely information Liaise between student/PE Monitor progress Ensure rigor in assessment Moderate marks Meet HCPC/professional body requirements Adhere to Practice Placement Agreements

Qualities & Attributes Qualities & attributes of a “good” PE & student Student & PE relationship

Suggested Qualities & Attributes of the “Good” Practice Educator Good role model Team-player Reflective practitioner Develop independent life-long learners Able to encourage & motivate Motivated to facilitate student learning Uses evidence supported practice Sound in own clinical reasoning Sensitive & flexible to students’ learning & teaching preferences Active participant in CPD

Suggested Qualities & Attributes of the “Good” Student Enthusiastic Motivated Self-directed Empathic Responsive to feedback Engaged in reflective practice Works within codes of practice Developing professionalism Good communicator

21 st Century Graduate Attributes (Quality Assurance Agency, 2011)
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