Your placement glossary
Learning Objectives
After considering this resource, you should understand the common terms used on placement.
When you begin thinking about placements, you are likely to come across different words, terms or roles that may be unfamiliar to you.
Written by Aidan Worsley, this glossary aims to demystify the placement experience for you by highlighting the key terms used in and around practice learning, so that you might be more prepared for the experience ahead.
Reflective Questions
- Given the different roles that the practice educator has, what impact will that have on you in supervision?
- How might the tutor help you on placement?
- What would you do if things were going wrong on placement?
- What factors would you take into account when selecting evidence for your placement portfolio?