1. Clinical Educators Course University of Nottingham Sheffield Hallam University University of Teeside

2. On your own  Think of words that describe an ineffective student  Think of words to describe an effective student

3.  In pairs/ threes discuss words and choose those that best describe effective/ineffective student  Collect words onto flipchart

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

5.  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

6. Learning is the result of the constructive activity of the student (Biggs 1999)

8.  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

9.  How can you get Susan to be more like Jane?

10.  Deep  Superficial

11. ‘ 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

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

13.  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

14. ‘Good teaching is getting most students to use higher cognitive level processes that the more academic students use spontaneously’ ( Biggs 1999)

15.  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

16.  Have a think about your learning style over lunch