" There's Nothing You Won't Know... ...but you can't know until you get there

educational places - disciplinary spaces 24th June

background

method

findings

What is to be done?• Students want to take responsibility for their own preparation for

placement learning• University should

communicate consistent, timely, accurate, relevant placement information minimise delays in placement allocation/confirmation but be honest about unforeseen

problems ensure web-based information sources are up-to-date and widely- advertised with clear,

jargon and acronym-free information provide practical, theory-based, and emotional preparation for placement learning support students and placement providers that meets agreed standards - in preparation for

learning, teaching and assessment on placement; in addressing concerns arising from or during placement learning in a timely way

• Placement providers should be supported by the university to enable staff to support student learning: training and updates develop comprehensive, focused induction events and materials, appropriate to the

student's stage in the learning programme

questions, discussion, points of interest