Reflecting on the Attributes of a Good Practice Educator by Sarah Lacey https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff Think back to the Practice Educators you had as a student and also your inspirational colleagues. Reflect here on what qualities and attributes make a good Occupational Therapy Practice Educator. Use some examples from your own experience and share your anecdotes here. Click on the + to add content. Click on the little icon (top right) to make this Padlet full screen en-us 2023-03-10 10:38:16 UTC 2023-04-17 15:07:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Patience, time, good humour, be able to explain in a way things are easily understood, set clear and achievable targets and boundaries, approachable https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514132885 2023-03-13 09:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514132885 Encouraging inspiring patient and supportive naomipeters1 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514134760 2023-03-13 09:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514134760 An educator that thinks ahead to ensure the student has a well rounded experience by providing lots of opportunities to see patients, groups, assessments and interventions as well as allowing stuents opportunities to try leading on things as and when they are ready https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514156212 2023-03-13 10:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514156212 A good educator communicates their clinical reasoning often and reflects/debriefs with students in a warm and supportive manner https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514158052 2023-03-13 10:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514158052 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514248332 A good educator asks their student how they best learn]]> 2023-03-13 11:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514248332 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514249484 Is honest and constructive with feedback]]> 2023-03-13 11:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514249484 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514353764 - Understands student learning style
- Organised with regular supervision/ halfway meeting and final meeting
- Facilitates student to set goals relevant for their own learning/ in line with University targets
- Provides opportunity for reflection and feedback
- Is approachable]]> 2023-03-13 12:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514353764 a good educator should be confident to be able to answer questions students might have. If you don't know the answers be open. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514381067 2023-03-13 13:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2514381067 A good educator should be able approachable for the student to discuss any worries or concerns regarding their placement and the educator to then be understanding and adapting to ensure the student does their best. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2516279051 2023-03-14 15:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2516279051 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2517484731 A good educator: 
-  is approachable 
- supports students to showcase their skills
- is adaptable to support differing learning styles 
- ensures protected time for supervision and reflection

]]> 2023-03-15 09:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2517484731 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2519350833 - Approachable
- Organised
- Able to provide constructive feedback 
- Spends time explaining things to aid student's learning]]> 2023-03-16 12:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2519350833 Relaxed, approachable, honest, realistic, understanding, high expectations, will to step back and let you lead, sticks to protected supervision times, values he important of your placement and your opportunities to learn. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2523312267 2023-03-20 10:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2523312267 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2523313499 -takes the  time to understand what the student wants/needs to learn from the placement
-approachable and kind
-looks for opportunities for the student to flourish 
- has realistic expectations
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]]> 2023-03-20 10:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2523313499 A good clinical educator: https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2523771558 -Focuses on the strengths the student has and build on them to enable the student to work on weaknesses.
-Mixes practice and theory to allow the student to apply clinical reasoning. 
-Gives opportunities to students to assess, treat and evaluate their treatments within the multidisciplinary team.
-Is professional and respects professional boundaries

]]> 2023-03-20 15:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2523771558 An approachable educator with constructive feedback https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2526864696 2023-03-22 09:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2526864696 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2526959623 A good placement educator provides opportunities to observe new assessments/interventions and is able to see when their student is ready to stretch themselves and encourages their student to honestly reflect on their experiences. ]]> 2023-03-22 10:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2526959623 Encouraging, supportive, approachable https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2531995611 2023-03-26 19:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2531995611 https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2532935362 - Gets along side the student and walks through things with them just as a new member of staff.
- Considers the student a member of the team not an inconvenience and not a laccie!
- Understand a students anxieties around placement and work hard to talk through these.]]> 2023-03-27 11:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2532935362 A good educator should support their student to establish meaningful placement goals. They should be reflective regarding the students level of experience and enable individualised learning and development by seeking out learning opportunities which will further develop skills. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2533132495 2023-03-27 13:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2533132495 A good educator understands that students may have to balance their placement with other commitments and will tailor the learning experience and communication between services to support this. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2533135951 2023-03-27 13:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2533135951 Someone who is supportive, understanding and able to adapt. They should listen to their student. Keep good communication flowing so students are aware of where they are at and what they need to do to improve - whilst doing so be positive. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2533276551 2023-03-27 15:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2533276551 A good educator is someone that is approachable, honest and understanding. Works at a pace that suits the student and continues to keep them informed of their progress as well as wanting them to achieve the best they can. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2534609771 2023-03-28 07:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2534609771 Approachable and lead by example. https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2557135842 2023-04-17 15:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sl08413/r4gqxps9bbc1brff/wish/2557135842