Mentorship

Planning for your student -- First day -- A key function of a mentor is to be an effective leader -- Establishing a relationship -- Communication -- Ground rules -- Objectivity in a relationship -- Learning styles -- Teaching strategies -- Learning theories -- Inter-professional learning (ipl) -- Supporting students who have learning difficulties -- Assessment -- The assessment process -- Interviews undertaken in practice (initial, intermediate, nd final) -- Supporting the student who is underachieving -- Action plans -- Feedback -- Completing documentation (records of progress) -- Justifying assessment decisions -- Accountability and responsibility -- Evaluation -- Updating and ongoing development -- Case studies -- Self-evaluation -- Reflection -- Glossary -- Record of annual update -- Record of individual students.

Mentoring and practice assessment is an increasingly important aspect of your ongoing professional development, but can be challenging. This pocket-sized guide will provide you with essential tips to ensure you and your students really get the most out of the experience.