The Learning From Practice Manual - Thompson, Neil

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Résumé :
This hands-on guide steps beyond initial professional training and dives into the vast world of workplace learning. Whether you're supervising students on placement or helping colleagues gain workplace qualifications, this handbook shows you how to give the best support and get the best results.

Biographie:
Neil has over 45 years of experience in the caring professions as a practitioner, manager, educator, writer and adviser. He has won awards for his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from BASW Cymru. He is renowned for his ability to express complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying them and for making theory relevant to practice.

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ContentsWelcome! About the author Foreword by Dr Paul Stepney Preface Acknowledgements Why a manual? Who is it for? How do I use it? 1. Introduction Developing the next generation of practitioners Developing a learning culture Human capital The importance of leadership Changes in the context of learning Broadening the focus A note on terminology 2. Understanding learning Introduction Learning from practice Patterns of adult learning The organizational context of learning Barriers to learning Spurs to learning Conclusion 3. Teaching and assessing values 'Slippery' values Tackling discrimination and oppression Learning strategies Assessing values 4. Reflective practice What is reflective practice? Theorizing practice Critically reflective practice Affirming diversity Developments in reflective practice Promoting reflective practice Barriers to reflective practice 5. Coaching, mentoring and supervision Coaching Mentoring Coaching and mentoring within supervision Good practice in coaching and mentoring Supervision The role of the tutor Techniques and tools Checklist 6. Planning Practice learning Planning for learning 7. Workload management Allocating workload Managing a heavy workload 8. Evaluating practice Assessing learner performance Methods of assessing performance Meeting the challenge of learner assessment 9. Troubleshooting: dealing with difficulties Using support Dealing with problems 10. Self-directed Learning Developing self-directed learning Achieving self-directed learning Guide to further learning Recommended reading Journals and periodicals Training resources Online learning options Organizations and websites Learn with Neil Thompson References Appendices I The Positive and Negative Indicators Framework II The Avenue Professional Development Programme III Other Learning Resources by Neil Thompson IV Connect with Neil on Social Media