7 articles in this issue
Jonathan Parker
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Kate Meier,Pam Parker,Della Freeth
In many health professions, experienced practitioners assess students’ or inexperienced practitioners’ clinical skills but do not formally or explicitly rate their interpersonal skills, even though it is often suggested that failing or struggling students... see more
Alison Ward,Mary Dobson
This paper presents findings from a dementia awareness training programme delivered to a multidisciplinary group of health professionals in the East Midlands, UK in 2012. The training aimed to develop dementia champions and improve care practices. The foc... see more
Diane Simpson,Ian Mathews,Karin Crawford
Prior to the commencement of a practice placement, a social work student will usually be invited to meet formally with their practice educator, and sometimes other members of the team, in their work setting to discuss a range of issues about the forthcomi... see more
Martyn Higgins
Debates exist about the separation of the academy and the practicum. The purpose of this study is to explore how its findings may contribute to this discussion. The unique pedagogies of the university and practice are explored and consideration is given t... see more
Wendy Couchman,Trish Hafford-Letchfield,Kate Leonard
Abstract: The use of arts-based approaches in professional education in health and social care has gathered momentum in the last decade and their effectiveness has been well documented. There are helpful models in the education literature that begin to ex... see more
Kevin O'Sullivan
The past decade has seen a very significant cultural shift in how group programs are delivered in prisons and in probation and parole settings in New South Wales, Australia. The agency responsible for custodial and community corrections services, Correcti... see more