How have you used theory to inform your practice on placement?
Learning Objectives
After watching this video you should have a better understanding of how theory can inform your practice.
You will hear a lot of discussion during your studies about how theory should be used to inform practice. What does this really mean for your placements? In this video, two students discuss how theory informed their practice whilst in placement.
Reflective Questions
- Why do you think it’s important we apply theory to practice?
- How can you be sure you are using the appropriate theory for your placement?
- How confident do you feel about sharing your theories about what is going on with the service users you work with? How do you think you could improve?