Clinical Educators CourseUniversity of Nottingham

Sheffield Hallam UniversityUniversity of Teeside

On your own Think of words that describe an ineffective

student Think of words to describe an effective student

In pairs/ threes discuss words and choose those that best describe effective/ineffective student

Collect words onto flipchart

Difficulty applying theory to practice Resistant to change Low self esteem Reliant on direction Does not recognise own limitations Unrealistic of own capabilities

Self directed Able to recognise own strengths and weaknesses Able to apply theory to practice Can use past experiences Questioning/open to new ideas Able to develop good working relationships

Learning is the result of the constructive activity of the student

(Biggs 1999)

Wants to be qualified No burning ambition Some commitment Background knowledge

‘shaky’ Objectives broad Wants spoon feeding Has few questions Concentrates on

assessment requirements

Sound knowledge base Clear objectives Well prepared Likes evidence base Explores logic of

arguments Uses past experience Critical/questioning Reflects

How can you get Susan to be more like Jane?

Deep Superficial

‘active learning facilitates a deep approach to learning : characterised by understanding concepts rather than role learning the facts’

(Rolfe & Swanson-Fisher 2002)

Clinical practice is an ideal facilitator of a deep approach to learning

Problem solving Experiential learning Case studies Reflective studies Learning contracts/objective setting

Value the experience the student brings with them Discussion/debate Treat each student as an individual Establish climate of trust/mutual respect Assist with relevance of learning Educator becomes learning resource Involvement in decision making

‘Good teaching is getting most students to use higher cognitive level processes that the more academic students use spontaneously’

(Biggs 1999)

Biggs J(1999) Teaching for Quality Learning at University Open University Press: Buckingham

Kember D(2001)Reflective Teaching & Learning in the Health Professions, Blackwell Science: Oxford

Palmer A, Burns S, Bulman C (1994) Reflective Practice In Nursing: Blackwell Science, Oxford

Sue Hinchliff(2005) The Practitioner as Teacher; Elsevier Churchill Livingstone

Have a think about your learning style over lunch