The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning  

Helena Low,Mark Doel

Editorial to the Special Isse

Ian Brodie,Brian Coyle

This paper reports the findings of a small-scale study undertaken by one university – Glasgow Caledonian University- to test the state of ‘partnership working’ between the university and placement providers. The study was conducted in two stages with 35 p... see more

Stuart Eno

Practice learning placements are profound experiences for students. Starting placement is daunting, regardless of the student’s stage in their programme. This paper draws on change and transition theory, along with practice evidence, to understand some of... see more

Sundari Joseph,Lesley Diack,Fiona Garton,Jenni Haxton

The interprofessional education (IPE) programme in Aberdeen has been in existence since 2003. Commencing with undergraduate students from medicine and pharmacy, it expanded to include: applied biomedical science; diagnostic radiography; dietetics; midwife... see more

Jackie Reed,Eileen Walsh,Rena Lyons

The Bacon Report (2001) recommended an increase in the numbers of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists in Ireland. As a result four new programmes were introduced in 2003. These new programmes, along with the exist... see more

Jane Kavannagh,Aine Kearns,Tanya McGarry

Student-led clinics are being established internationally as a means of practice education within a variety of disciplines. These clinics can provide opportunities for students in health care professions to have ‘real life’ clinic experiences while also p... see more

Ruth Murray,Marguerita McGovern

Abstract: Why does a student fail? What will be the student’s learning needs in any repeat placement? How does the student reflect on their previous placement experience?  Can the Practice Teacher provide the appropriate learning experience and facil... see more

Nick Pollard

This paper is based on a presentation given at the 10th International Conference on Practice Teaching and Field Education in Health and Social Work in April 2014. Occupational Therapy student non-traditional placements are an important element of developi... see more

Graeme Simpson,Ani Murr

The aim of this paper is to explore the dialectics of change in social work education. Beginning with a brief outline of the dialectic, it acknowledges the contested nature of social work, and identifies historical tensions between major stakeholders (gov... see more

Elizabeth Howkins,Helena Low

This article explores some of the issues that face the practice educator in providing and facilitating inter professional learning opportunities for their student during a practice placement experience. A brief overview of IPE is provided to show how it p... see more

Prospera Tedam

Practice learning, also known as field education or practicum is central to social work education not only in the UK, but also in countries such as the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. It presents students with op... see more

Sarah Flanagan

Background and rationale. Reading stories telling stories is a familiar practice within primary education; furthermore there is recognition that stories are used within higher education. This study seeks to understand how storytelling within higher educat... see more