#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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 | Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT Happy Tuesday!!!! Here for #otalk .. looks like it’ll be a fab one 💚🎉 https://t.co/akJk5imIUD |
 | Rachel Payne @RachieRuu Super excited for this weeks #otalk I've been doing a lot of long days on my placement, so not been at home in time, but tonight I'm here, very tired, but I'm here and cant wait to get talking! |
 | Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Thank you all of you taking part in tonight's #OTalk "Students, practice educators and the key ingredients for a successful practice placement" the first question for the evening Q1. As students, therapists& practice educators how would you define a successful practice placement? |
 | #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Lucygordon83: Thank you all of you taking part in tonight's #OTalk "Students, practice educators and the key ingredients for a successful practice placement" the first question for the evening Q1. As students, therapists& practice educators how would you define a successful practice placement? |
 | Orla @orlatheot RT @Lucygordon83: Thank you all of you taking part in tonight's #OTalk "Students, practice educators and the key ingredients for a successful practice placement" the first question for the evening Q1. As students, therapists& practice educators how would you define a successful practice placement? |
 | Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 #OTalk Good evening, looking forward to chatting to you all 😀 |
 | sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 I’d say learning,learing,learning (of any kind) #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Lucygordon83 I’d say learning,learing,learning (of any kind) #OTalk |
 | amy gowdridge @AGowdridge To question one from my experience from what I’ve learnt how it’s changed my practice and thoughts on OT if I was challenged and how I reflected on those challenges to make them into strengths #OTalk |
 | Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Learning and development for all parties involved #otalk https://t.co/VRVtjMuRZa |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 an experience when the student learns (as well as the educator), feels more confident, feels a step closer to being a therapists and feels supported by staff #otalk |
 | RCOT_PLD @RCOT_PLD RT @Lucygordon83: Thank you all of you taking part in tonight's #OTalk "Students, practice educators and the key ingredients for a successful practice placement" the first question for the evening Q1. As students, therapists& practice educators how would you define a successful practice placement? |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Lucygordon83 I’d say learning,learing,learning (of any kind) #OTalk |
| RCOT_PLD @RCOT_PLD RT @OTalk_: Is everyone ready for tonight's chat? Here's your weekly reminder to keep in mind ethics, professional code of conduct, manners, etc. And don't forget the hashtag! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @kerri_schOT: @Lucygordon83 an experience when the student learns (as well as the educator), feels more confident, feels a step closer to being a therapists and feels supported by staff #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT #otalk https://t.co/tZjTntQkRI |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @margaretOT360: Learning and development for all parties involved #otalk https://t.co/VRVtjMuRZa |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 #Otalk, learning and experiencing first hand, the OT process in a particular setting that is new to you |
 | Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Evening :-) Q1 ans. for me: student has been supported to develop knowledge, skills, experience in an area, and also confidence, awareness of strengths and weaknesses for next placement/work. "Just Right Challenge" where placement has met their learning and personal needs #OTalk https://t.co/FjLs8vAfqM |
 | Teresa Chinn MBE RN 💙 🏳️🌈 @AgencyNurse RT @OTalk_: Is everyone ready for tonight's chat? Here's your weekly reminder to keep in mind ethics, professional code of conduct, manners, etc. And don't forget the hashtag! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @beckycooper___ #OTalk |
 | SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @Lucygordon83 One in which the student has learned a lot, been challenged, but also felt supported #Otalk |
 | UWOT @UoW_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Gah - #OTalk - sorry! |
 | Jeni Woods @Jeni_woods_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Learning, being taken out of your comfort zone as a practitioner. It’s so easy to get complacement in what we do. Exchange of knowledge between student and practice educator #OTalk |
 | Esther Brimacombe @escb75 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Seeing progression with skills and growing confidence #OTalk |
 | deb_OT @dmay_ot Q1. How would you define a successful practice placement? - one where you get lots of opportunities to see, do and ask questions; where you can improve without being told 'you're wrong' even if you make mistakes. ~#OTalk |
 | Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Lucygordon83 #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 Seeing the OT process carried out in that setting and then collaborating with your educator to start leading sections of it. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @margaretOT360 Yes I love this point. It's two way learning for both the student and educator ✨ #OTalk |
 | Kelly S (She/Her) @KellyOT RT @OTalk_: Carolina here! 10 minute warning for tonight's chat! #OTalk https://t.co/WXSApHNCd2 |
 | Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Opportunities for learning and reflection make a successful placement. This includes formal and informal supervision. Identifying learning objectives prior to starting and working towards these throughout the placement #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @dmay_ot: Q1. How would you define a successful practice placement? - one where you get lots of opportunities to see, do and ask questions; where you can improve without being told 'you're wrong' even if you make mistakes. ~#OTalk |
 | Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 Learning and developing your core OT skills and gaining valuable experience in practice! Building confidence as a student OT! #otalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 Feeling supported in your learning is key #OTalk |
 | Bethany💙 @BethjmOT made it home in time after train delays! Now time for #OTalk! Hi everyone! |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @BethanyChitty: Opportunities for learning and reflection make a successful placement. This includes formal and informal supervision. Identifying learning objectives prior to starting and working towards these throughout the placement #OTalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge RT @dmay_ot: Q1. How would you define a successful practice placement? - one where you get lots of opportunities to see, do and ask questions; where you can improve without being told 'you're wrong' even if you make mistakes. ~#OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @kerri_schOT Support is such an important factor in helping to build confidence! And definatley a two way learning experience ✨ #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @BethanyChitty: Opportunities for learning and reflection make a successful placement. This includes formal and informal supervision. Identifying learning objectives prior to starting and working towards these throughout the placement #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Lucygordon83 Having an opportunity to apply learnt theory to a practical setting to consolidate the taught knowledge, eg. clinical reasoning, OT process, group dynamics #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 anything is possible if you feel supported and able to talk to your educator ✨ #otalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 One where I'm supported to put theory into practice, developing and demonstrating skills at my own pace, and being able to develop the confidence to work as an OT. Oh, and good marks are always helpful! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: @kerri_schOT Support is such an important factor in helping to build confidence! And definatley a two way learning experience ✨ #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Lucygordon83: @kerri_schOT Support is such an important factor in helping to build confidence! And definatley a two way learning experience ✨ #OTalk |
 | Emma Robinson @EmmaRobinsonOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ 1. A successful placement? An educator putting their OT skills into practice...building a good/trusting working/learning relationship, grading responsibility, empathising and being open minded - students & educators learn from each other #OTalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ Absolutely. I did so much reflecting travelling out to see people in the car with my educator. #OTalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 #Otalk, also learning about and from professionals whilst on placement and how their roles interact with OT |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @Lucygordon83 Having many learning opportunities to help you to develop your skills and confidence. Alongside a supportive educator & team! #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @dmay_ot @OTalk_ Definitely! Sometimes our best learning comes from when something we do doesn't go to plan, the student and educator working together to make help them improve for next time is key! Also you can never ask too many questions #OTalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge Also to open and honest from student and educator to build a trusting relationship #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @BethjmOT: @Lucygordon83 Having many learning opportunities to help you to develop your skills and confidence. Alongside a supportive educator & team! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @RachieRuu: @Lucygordon83 One where I'm supported to put theory into practice, developing and demonstrating skills at my own pace, and being able to develop the confidence to work as an OT. Oh, and good marks are always helpful! #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @BethanyChitty Supervision in all guises is really important #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @BethanyChitty Definitely agree with this - I found reflections difficult at first, but placement definitely allowed me to improve this skill and to see how important reflection is #OTalk I was able to develop from mid-way point after completing a reflection! |
 | Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ For me, it’s a chance to put theory into practice and learn from educator and clients, plus the MDT. Also, by researching the field and current best practice the student can open up new ideas to the educator #OTalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge Also to be open and honest from student and educator to build a trusting relationship #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @HelenArnfieldOT: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ For me, it’s a chance to put theory into practice and learn from educator and clients, plus the MDT. Also, by researching the field and current best practice the student can open up new ideas to the educator #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @BethanyChitty: Opportunities for learning and reflection make a successful placement. This includes formal and informal supervision. Identifying learning objectives prior to starting and working towards these throughout the placement #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott Definatley! I have been so fortunate to have such supportive educators who have always encouraged me to talk to them at anytime with worries and ideas 😊 #OTalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 #Otalk also learning from and about other professional's whilst on placement to understand their interaction with OT and the service users |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Lots of people tonight making the important point that learning is a two-way street on placement - educators can learn from students just as much as vice-versa! #OTalk https://t.co/yNWLnxPGFs |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 Support seems to be mentioned in a lot of comments - where would we all be without it :) #OTalk |
 | Louise @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Q1: Seeing the student develop knowledge and skills, acheiving learning objectives, becoming more of an OT throughout their placement. Students who question knowledge, give views, reflect on their practice and others #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @BethjmOT What sort of learning opportunities have you had Beth? #OTalk |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 I agree, being able to talk to your educator! Feeling comfortable asking questions and reflecting on experiences is so beneficial to our learning #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @beckycooper___ Its not always easy at first but it definitely helps with learning. Plus it doesn't need to be done formally. Some of my most useful times of reflection as a student were a debrief in the car with my educator after a visit. #OTalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I think my best learning was the educator who pushed me and challenged me in front of patients. I trusted her and I knew she had my back so I could take risks. Some aid off, some could have been better which provided lots of learning #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @RachieRuu I love the point about working at your own pace and being supported with this ✨ #OTalk |
| RCOT_PLD @RCOT_PLD RT @OTalk_: Lots of people tonight making the important point that learning is a two-way street on placement - educators can learn from students just as much as vice-versa! #OTalk https://t.co/yNWLnxPGFs |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 Having an opportunity to apply learnt theory to a practical setting to consolidate the taught knowledge, eg. clinical reasoning, OT process, group dynamics #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @EmmaOT2B: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ 1. A successful placement? An educator putting their OT skills into practice...building a good/trusting working/learning relationship, grading responsibility, empathising and being open minded - students & educators learn from each other #OTalk |
 | Lisa @OT_LisaB #OTalk Q1 I think a good placement is when student q's and observations enable clinicians to reflect on and develop their own practice & clinicians model practice that enables students to critique and practically apply the academic models and theories they have learnt at uni |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 Definitely agree with this!! I don’t think we learn enough about other professions and their roles at university until you go out on placement and experience working with them! #otalk |
 | Louise Crisp 💫 @louisecrisp5 @Lucygordon83 #OTalk sorry |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @EmmaOT2B @OTalk_ Love this point about two way learning! This seems to be a common point 💚👍🏻 #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 Having an opportunity to apply learnt theory to a practical setting to consolidate the taught knowledge, eg. clinical reasoning, OT process, group dynamics #OTalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 Yes! I feel that being supported to work at my own pace, and do things when I feel comfortable makes me feel more confident, and less rushed, which can lead to them being more successful! #Otalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Students often find questioning knowledge tricky but it’s really important isn’t it? #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @beckycooper___ Definatley! Great to be able to share knowledge that we have learnt at Uni! ✨ #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @BethanyChitty That's great - hadn't thought of a debrief as an informal reflection but it definitely is! Thank you! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @mollharrisOT: @Lucygordon83 Learning and developing your core OT skills and gaining valuable experience in practice! Building confidence as a student OT! #otalk |
| Esther Brimacombe @escb75 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ @kerri_schOT Sorry #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 Seeing the OT process carried out in that setting and then collaborating with your educator to start leading sections of it. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @escb75: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Seeing progression with skills and growing confidence #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Great to see lots of news faces around tonight #OTalk |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @EmmaOT2B @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Think its definitely important for both students and educators to learn from each other and build a trusting relationship! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Interprofessional learning is definitely very important! #OTalk https://t.co/NiuHOD5efp |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Students often find questioning knowledge tricky but it’s really important isn’t it? #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @Jeni_woods_OT @OTalk_ It is great to be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone.. it's sometimes scary but you can learnt a lot! ✨ #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @smb1607: @Lucygordon83 One in which the student has learned a lot, been challenged, but also felt supported #Otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @RachieRuu: @Lucygordon83 One where I'm supported to put theory into practice, developing and demonstrating skills at my own pace, and being able to develop the confidence to work as an OT. Oh, and good marks are always helpful! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @EllenChisman: Evening :-) Q1 ans. for me: Evening :-) Q1 ans. for me: student has been supported to develop knowledge, skills, experience in an area, and also confidence, awareness of strengths and weaknesses for next placement/work. "Just Right Challenge" where placement has met their learning and personal needs #OTalk https://t.co/FjLs8vAfqM |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Agreed. People wont be able to do their best if they feel worried, intimidated, put down, or like they have to do everything exactly in a certain way or it's wrong #otalk https://t.co/T92UfaD9rV |
 | Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 Being given lots of opportunities to see multi disciplinary working, seeing the ‘real world’, being supported by PEs and the whole team, being spoken to as a member of the team and not just a student! And having control of your goals of placement- I’ve been so lucky #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott Definatley! I have been so fortunate to have such supportive educators who have always encouraged me to talk to them at anytime with worries and ideas 😊 #OTalk |
 | Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Feeling and being treated as a valued member of the team was always really important for me. Being valued as a student occupational therapist, enables you to feel comfortable to learn and ask questions. In turn, this helps you to become a competent practitioner #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Also, from a role emerging perspective: Showing the #valueofOT making ourselves seem and heard, and making a measurable difference to our clients and the placement #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @ElizabethJH85: @Lucygordon83 #Otalk, learning and experiencing first hand, the OT process in a particular setting that is new to you |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 IPL is a challenge on campus - it’s really consolidated when you are on placement I think #OTalk |
| Lisa @OT_LisaB @ElizabethJH85 #otalk Definitely, this works both ways as well and helps other professionals learn about occupational therapy from the students |
 | Kirstie @Kirstie_OT 13 minutes into the chat and ive finally corrected the date on the blog 😂. #BetterLateThanNever. Great to have an #OTalk on placement being hosted & supported by two passionate student. 👍🏼 @Lucygordon83 @colourful_ot https://t.co/ZSZsu5X6Sv |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @Jeni_woods_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ It is definitely a learning experience for both. I always find when a student asks questions and discusses differing opinions, it really helps you to explore your own clinical reasoning more. #OTalk |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 Yes i think for educators it's about every student being different and working in their own way. Having our educators support this, give us feedback and to bring out the best in us #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 So many brilliant ideas... @OTalk_ moving on to Q2. How can students and practice educators work together to ensure student placements are successful? #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @beckycooper___ @Lucygordon83 Surely you need to leave with increases in allof those things? Increase in knowledge, skills and qualities? #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @OTalk_ Finding the #302CC module at @CovUniOT really helpful to learn more about other professions and sharing placement experiences! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 @mrsmcinburtott it’s so important & i’d say it’s also really important during your transition from student to practitioner too!! having a supportive manager eases you in! #otalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Yes it is tricky but very useful so both can understand each other’s perspective and then learn from each other #OTalk @OTalk_ |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @HelenArnfieldOT: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Also, from a role emerging perspective: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Also, from a role emerging perspective: Showing the #valueofOT making ourselves seem and heard, and making a measurable difference to our clients and the placement #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OTalk_: Lots of people tonight making the important point that learning is a two-way street on placement - educators can learn from students just as much as vice-versa! #OTalk https://t.co/yNWLnxPGFs |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 It definitely is tricky but so important! The foundation of any profession is based on tried and tested research/studies so questioning our practice educator's knowledge can help to develop our own as well as providing areas of research for us to look in to #OTalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 Totally agree about feeling part of the team, makes a real difference to the experience if you feel that your contributions are valued #Otalk |
 | Kwaku Agyemang @KwakuOT I Think A Student Has To Go Into It Willing And Motivated To Learning & For The Educators To Provide The Opportunities To Meet This Motivation. #OTalk https://t.co/ag4Bd9IFMg |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @BethjmOT: @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 I agree, being able to talk to your educator! Feeling comfortable asking questions and reflecting on experiences is so beneficial to our learning #OTalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot I felt so comfortable on my last placement and so much part of the team that, actually, I've found going back to uni really, really hard! #otalk |
 | Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT #otalk Good evening! Amy here :)- I’m on placement right now and definitely think that seeing placement as an ‘opportunity’ rather than something you ‘have to pass’ helps. I try to squeeze as much out of my placement opportunities so I can learn more! |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman I guess that’s the time to ask for support from your university tutors #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Lucygordon83: So many brilliant ideas... @OTalk_ moving on to Q2. How can students and practice educators work together to ensure student placements are successful? #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 I too agree. It really helped me on placement to shadow other professions and understand their role within the MDT. My educator encouraged this! #OTalk |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @BethjmOT @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 I agree with this, being in control of your goals for placement come into this too- going at your own pace and setting goals which you want to achieve #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @SpiderMom72 @Lucygordon83 Yes! I think its as important to grade opportunities for students as we may grade other activities with clients we work with. Its enough to push them so that they learn but also allows them to feel secure and not to lose any confidence. #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 100% students need to be put at ease to bring out the best and then introduce new learning slowly #otalk https://t.co/bdcX1tBrL9 |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @margaretOT360 for sure!! learning doesn’t always need to be serious, sharing a laugh helps you get to know your educators and patients too! #otalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 Yes Sian, You can really tell a lot about how much someone knows based on the questions that they ask #OTalk |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @smb1607 @Lucygordon83 Definitely, feeling valued completely changes the whole placement experience and is so important! #OTalk |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @EllenChisman I love being able to reflect after visits or during supervision, it's all mainly positive! But I know I'd feel comfortable to be honest with my educators without being intimidated #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty RT @HelenArnfieldOT: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Also, from a role emerging perspective: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Also, from a role emerging perspective: Showing the #valueofOT making ourselves seem and heard, and making a measurable difference to our clients and the placement #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 Having an opportunity to apply learnt theory to a practical setting to consolidate the taught knowledge, eg. clinical reasoning, OT process, group dynamics #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @OT_Charlotte @BethjmOT @RachieRuu After all we are great at goal setting as occupational therapists #OTalk |
| Emma Robinson @EmmaRobinsonOT @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Definitely important! Finding the right time to ask questions, and knowing when to use initiative and look things up and do more research, or ask can be tricky 🤔 #OTalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 Definitely, being valued as a team member makes such a difference. #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Absolutely - just showing the variety of gains to be made from a successful practice placement ☺️ #OTalk |
 | Erin Cullen @Erin_newOT @Lucygordon83 I think feeling challenged/stretched, but coming away more confident in my skills as a therapist than at the start, is how I'd think of a successful placement #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @BethanyChitty @Jeni_woods_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ We encourage it from our students but they don’t always find it easy to question their educators #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 @ElizabethJH85 Same it’s interesting to learn other professional perspectives and roles! #otalk |
| Amy O'Donnell @amyruby_OT As long as students and practice educators have the same end goal it should go smoothly! Also being welcomed into the team makes such a huge difference I agree :) #otalk |
 | Jess Emerson @jess_emerson2 RT @OTalk_: Lots of people tonight making the important point that learning is a two-way street on placement - educators can learn from students just as much as vice-versa! #OTalk https://t.co/yNWLnxPGFs |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Supervision sessions should be planned and treated as important opportunities to reflect and set clear goals for each week. Also, the atmosphere should be no question is too complex or too stupid. #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @Lucygordon83: So many brilliant ideas... @OTalk_ moving on to Q2. How can students and practice educators work together to ensure student placements are successful? #OTalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication, communication, communication! The most successful placements I've had are when educators and I have worked together to understand how I learn best #Otalk. |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu I also think to be successful it's important to not compare placements? I initially thought I wasn't doing so well on my current placement, based on my thoughts from my first, when in reality the two are totally different, and so can't be compared #otalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Ooo I love a good list of questions 😊 #otalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge Be clear from@the start that questions from students are very welcome and constant communication between student and educator so both can feel comfortable bringing up any topic which could impact@on the placement experience #OTalk @OTalk_ |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Supervision sessions should be planned and treated as important opportunities to reflect and set clear goals for each week. Also, the atmosphere should be no question is too complex or too stupid. #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ This is SO important! Appreciation of and being able to value other professional’s roles can only be achieved by actively learning about and spending time with different members of the MDT #OTalk https://t.co/8gsF9EpnGo |
| UWOT @UoW_OT @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 It gets less tricky with practice though, and the best educators are those who actively encourage students to question them #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 @mrsmcinburtott getting to know your educator/having a chat and just being yourself helps the process I think .. after all you have to have a fab personality to be an OT in the first place 😉😂 #otalk |
| Louise Crisp 💫 @louisecrisp5 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication is key! Being open and honest about your abilities, what you want to get out of the placement and what the expectations are of you #OTalk |
| Esther Brimacombe @escb75 @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Are you questioning their knowledge or getting them to challenge the evidence? Either way it is tricky, as they can feel under the spotlight or feel pressured to give the right answer -sometimes there is no right answer. #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @dmay_ot As a university tutor I like that :) I love it when students feel so much part of the setting #OTalk |
 | Ben Kirkwood 🏳️🌈 @OT_BenK #OTalk @Lucygordon83 I believe weekly supervision is vital and if you get stuck ask for help regardless of the question they are there to help you succeed! |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @LouiseCrisp5: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication is key! Being open and honest about your abilities, what you want to get out of the placement and what the expectations are of you #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Supervision sessions should be planned and treated as important opportunities to reflect and set clear goals for each week. Also, the atmosphere should be no question is too complex or too stupid. #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @soleinj_: This is SO important! Appreciation of and being able to value other professional’s roles can only be achieved by actively learning about and spending time with different members of the MDT #OTalk https://t.co/8gsF9EpnGo |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @smb1607: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication, communication, communication! The most successful placements I've had are when educators and I have worked together to understand how I learn best #Otalk. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @smb1607: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication, communication, communication! The most successful placements I've had are when educators and I have worked together to understand how I learn best #Otalk. |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Making the most of supervision and conversations throughout the week, stay on the same page, make your goals clear and collaborate on these goals together! Communicate- reflecting on different situations, be honest with how you feel and ask questions! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @EllenChisman: Agreed. People wont be able to do their best if they feel worried, intimidated, put down, or like they have to do everything exactly in a certain way or it's wrong #otalk https://t.co/T92UfaD9rV |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Brilliant point. Supervisions should be pre planned and viewed as a time for students & educators to share, reflect and learn. The student should feel like they can ask any question #OTalk https://t.co/QLtaNIPJ0N |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @OTalk_ I think that being around students is a great confidence boost for newly qualified therapists, great opportunity to teach others what you know, and see how far you have come from student days #OTalk |
| Kwaku Agyemang @KwakuOT I Think Students Have To Identity Their Own Learning Objectives (Taking Into Account The Overall Skills Needed For Occupational Therapy) Before Getting To Placement & The Educator Can Then Find Setting Specific Experiences To Meet These. #OTalk https://t.co/WRYvknatPu |
 | Box Positive CIC @charles_delve @Lucygordon83 Ideally the educator is a role model and evidences through action the purpose and importance of theory, therefore inspiring the student. Allow the student to be autonomous when able, giving positive feedback when practice is good and constructive criticism when needed. #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Yes good point! Very important to remember that avenue of support when on placement #otalk https://t.co/QxECPbNnwA |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Being clear on learning objectives. Also ensuring realistic deadlines are set for any paperwork and assignments that need to be completed, such as service development projects. Both sides preparing for supervision prior to going in also makes it more effective #OTalk https://t.co/vFvtQjjlSF |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @ot_benk: #OTalk @Lucygordon83 I believe weekly supervision is vital and if you get stuck ask for help regardless of the question they are there to help you succeed! |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ For me, honesty is so important in the student/educator relationship! Educators giving us regular feedback about our performance is beneficial to our learning. Making the most of supervision to work together, reflect and think about the following week! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @smb1607: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication, communication, communication! The most successful placements I've had are when educators and I have worked together to understand how I learn best #Otalk. |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @amyruby_OT I’d really agree Amy - focus on all the oppprtunities and embrace them and the outcome will be positive #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Really use supervision to understand each other's expectations and then move this forward each week #OTalk https://t.co/e701yEt35r |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: Brilliant point. Supervisions should be pre planned and viewed as a time for students & educators to share, reflect and learn. The student should feel like they can ask any question #OTalk https://t.co/QLtaNIPJ0N |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @margaretOT360 @OTalk_ I always end up adding them to my list of potentials, have yet to work anywhere I haven’t loved. Does that make me an #OTgeek ? #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ RT @ElizabethJH85: #Otalk also learning from and about other professional's whilst on placement to understand their interaction with OT and the service users |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @RachieRuu This is a really good point and I did the same! #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @Lucygordon83: Brilliant point. Supervisions should be pre planned and viewed as a time for students & educators to share, reflect and learn. The student should feel like they can ask any question #OTalk https://t.co/QLtaNIPJ0N |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ It's important to be able to accept feedback from your educator and then to be adaptable to make any changes, if necessary. This info could be obtained through supervision/student initiative. Open and honest relationships between student and PE are key to this. #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Building that professional and supportive relationship! Being honest and open about needing help and advice, also being pushed/put out of comfort zone a little has helped me to develop my confidence further! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Very important point! Never compare, each setting and educator is different. Expectations may vary too 👍🏻 #OTalk https://t.co/eSeseJmfDx |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ There is a place for informal supervision but I’d agree protected time is essential and for us very much part of our required processes #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @BethanyChitty: Being clear on learning objectives. Also ensuring realistic deadlines are set for any paperwork and assignments that need to be completed, such as service development projects. Both sides preparing for supervision prior to going in also makes it more effective #OTalk https://t.co/vFvtQjjlSF |
| Orla @orlatheot @AGowdridge @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Good point. I had a community placement and car journey were spent brief and debrief about home visits. #otalk |
 | tish @tis7ha In my earlier placements I found it harder to integrate into the teams I worked in and saw such a huge difference in my later placements when my confidence grew! #OTalk https://t.co/1Tz2Mfmc2E |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 RT @Lucygordon83: Brilliant point. Supervisions should be pre planned and viewed as a time for students & educators to share, reflect and learn. The student should feel like they can ask any question #OTalk https://t.co/QLtaNIPJ0N |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ By making the absolute most of supervision sessions - coming prepared with theory/research you have completed, asking questions, reflecting on your week's work, applying theory to practice you have completed #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @kerri_schOT: @Lucygordon83 @mrsmcinburtott getting to know your educator/having a chat and just being yourself helps the process I think .. after all you have to have a fab personality to be an OT in the first place 😉😂 #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Communication is also important to ensure a successful placement. As a student you should be honest if you feel uncomfortable about something or if you need extra support. In turn honest and constructive feedback from the educator is needed for learning #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @margaretOT360 I agree, but for an educator it can then be hard to shift in to increasing learning and expectations in such a short placement time frame #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @UoW_OT @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 I agree :) it shouldn’t be threatening to be questioned by a learner #OTalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu @OT_Charlotte Glad it's not just me! I think it's natural to compare against what we have previously achieved, but being aware of the differences is important in order to maintain our self confidence, and ensure we aren't too hard on our selves #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @BethjmOT: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ For me, honesty is so important in the student/educator relationship! Educators giving us regular feedback about our performance is beneficial to our learning. Making the most of supervision to work together, reflect and think about the following week! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ It's important to be able to accept feedback from your educator and then to be adaptable to make any changes, if necessary. This info could be obtained through supervision/student initiative. Open and honest relationships between student and PE are key to this. #OTalk |
 | Sara Rogers @SaraOT1980 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Plenty of opportunities for formal and informal supervision. Reflecting on your practice...both students and educators and being open and honest if something isn’t working. I visited prior to starting and discussed what I wanted to gain (eg increased equipment knowledge) #OTalk |
| Bethany💙 @BethjmOT @RachieRuu I completely agree, every setting is so different and you may feel like you are doing more/less than a previous placement but that doesn't mean you are not doing well. Its about making the most of the learning in that placement setting! #OTalk |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @RachieRuu Yep think it’s really common, and the mid way report highlighted this to me and really boosted my confidence! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ honesty and communication. I think it’s as simple as that.. you need to be able to talk to eachother and be open/honest throughout #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @mrsmcinburtott: @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ There is a place for informal supervision but I’d agree protected time is essential and for us very much part of our required processes #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ By making the absolute most of supervision sessions - coming prepared with theory/research you have completed, asking questions, reflecting on your week's work, applying theory to practice you have completed #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Agree on communication! I am totally a reflective learner and reflect on virtually everything but I also love hands on learning. An educator needs to be able to listen, but then - thats what Occupational Therapy is all about 👍🏼 #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @margaretOT360: Really use supervision to understand each other's expectations and then move this forward each week #OTalk https://t.co/e701yEt35r |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @OTalk_ That’s a really good point - newly qualified staff has so much to give in terms of supporting a student through an assessed placement #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Totally agree! Communication is so vital, always feeling you can be open and feeling you can be honest about what you feel you can do! Also the educator being clear about expectations throughout #OTalk https://t.co/mDgXc6gd9x |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: Very important point! Never compare, each setting and educator is different. Expectations may vary too 👍🏻 #OTalk https://t.co/eSeseJmfDx |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yes I agree, being put in the deep end/pushed out my comfort zone has built up my confidence #OTalk |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Sorry for being late- have to get a walk in appointment to fix my phone. #otalk |
| Erin Cullen @Erin_newOT @RachieRuu I think that's really true- and applies to comparing with your peers as well- it's easy to worry you are behind when they're such vastly different experiences #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @carspring27 @smb1607 @Lucygordon83 On my placement my educator recommended the Honey and Mumford Learning Styles Questionnaire to identify my learning style, I found it very helpful! - Carolina #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Love this! I totally agree. Seize every opportunity, or create opportunities! This can be a great way of demonstrating so many core occupational therapy skills & values/beliefs #OTalk https://t.co/qW6YohHlO8 |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_Charlotte @RachieRuu Really find mid-way reports so useful and informative, gives you that insight in to how other staff members are seeing you in practice which is so valuable! #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @OT_LisaB @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Can be challenging if the team are not completly consistent in approach though #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Same I know this might not be the case for every student but this especially helped my confidence on my contemporary placement where I was out of my comfort zone the whole time! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Great advice 👍🏻 #OTalk https://t.co/FgICrs9wx9 |
| Esther Brimacombe @escb75 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Be clear on expectations of the placement from student perspective and from supervisor. Sometimes students can be hard on themselves and set unrealistic goals. Communication is key. #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @OT_LisaB @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Very much so, I always try and get to know the other team members and get involved in any group activity/intervention etc. I learn so much more that way #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Really valuable tool to compare learning styles with your educator and identify how you will work together #otalk https://t.co/oMgK0raHpU |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ It's important to be able to accept feedback from your educator and then to be adaptable to make any changes, if necessary. This info could be obtained through supervision/student initiative. Open and honest relationships between student and PE are key to this. #OTalk |
| UWOT @UoW_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Constructive honesty from both parties is vital #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Yes that's very true! It's great to feel your educator trusts you to do things independantly. A real confidence boost and learning opportunity! #OTalk https://t.co/gKcABs2lAr |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @AGowdridge @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Fab point! I guess it's asking yourself what you would do if you were qualified and in that position.. if something wasn't working it should definitely be questioned so as a student we should feel able and supported to do so if necessary #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: Totally agree! Communication is so vital, always feeling you can be open and feeling you can be honest about what you feel you can do! Also the educator being clear about expectations throughout #OTalk https://t.co/mDgXc6gd9x |
 | Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Sorry I’m late! As an educator, successful placements include open communication and two way reviews. I always try to be positive as well, more conducive to learning! Good supervision and goal setting help #OTalk |
| Lisa @OT_LisaB @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yes certainly but helps students to learn about different styles and approaches of different educators #otalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @escb75 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think this is true. Students often forget how much experience an educator has and they can’t expect to replicate that on a placement #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman I agree with this too! My final placement required a lot of specialist knowledge e.g. anatomy, conditions etc before I could get going really, so I felt really behind at first but just required a different learning approach/trajectory over the time there #OTalk https://t.co/RTQeUo6ndl |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Yes I agree. An educator can be a role model to us, inspire and lead us! #OTalk https://t.co/rMnmaUpykE |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @SarahSharland19: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Sorry I’m late! As an educator, successful placements include open communication and two way reviews. I always try to be positive as well, more conducive to learning! Good supervision and goal setting help #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @OT_Charlotte: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Making the most of supervision and conversations throughout the week, stay on the same page, make your goals clear and collaborate on these goals together! Communicate- reflecting on different situations, be honest with how you feel and ask questions! #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @RachieRuu I agree. It takes time to get used to different settings and client groups. We utilise different skills when working in different areas and each placement will provide its own learning opportunities. Its best not to put too much pressure on comparing them #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @smb1607: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Communication, communication, communication! The most successful placements I've had are when educators and I have worked together to understand how I learn best #Otalk. |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @RachieRuu: I also think to be successful it's important to not compare placements? I initially thought I wasn't doing so well on my current placement, based on my thoughts from my first, when in reality the two are totally different, and so can't be compared #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @HelenArnfieldOT @OT_LisaB @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Absolutely, seeing the same patient with different professions gives such good insight in to their holistic professional care #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ It looks like nearly everyone's identifying communication, honesty and openness as vital factors in a good placement - is it maybe difficult to be as honest/open as possible as a student when you're worried about doing well? #OTalk https://t.co/pC3QV0qLO2 |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 The importance of supervison! #OTalk https://t.co/BCwCobYIiW |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ RT @mollharrisOT: @ElizabethJH85 Definitely agree with this!! I don’t think we learn enough about other professions and their roles at university until you go out on placement and experience working with them! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ RT @OT_LisaB: @ElizabethJH85 #otalk Definitely, this works both ways as well and helps other professionals learn about occupational therapy from the students |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @SarahSharland19 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Good supervision is definitely a two way thing and relies on honest communication from both sides #OTalk |
| UWOT @UoW_OT @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Exiting the comfort zone is a powerful learning tool - so long as you are prepared to embrace the experience! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Brilliant input from an educator. Who highlights the importance of positivity to help conducive learning! #OTalk https://t.co/7FSLWF30ho |
 | Steven Harvey @stevenh_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think being open with each other and making sure there is formal opportunity for sharing and reflecting to continue development #OTalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge @beckycooper___ @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 I also think if a student felt their educator wasn’t being supportive and if this was effecting their placement as an educator I’d want to know @OTalk_ #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman And also a role model for not being perfect or "right" all the time; they are learning too as that never ends, and seeing them reason and work things out can be really useful to see and discuss too #otalk https://t.co/8NP1h8VaSO |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ I think it’s sometimes hard to be honest when you’re focusing so hard on doing your best and learning.. you’re hearing others placements stories from other students and sometimes comparing their experiences to your own .. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Lucygordon83: Yes I agree. An educator can be a role model to us, inspire and lead us! #OTalk https://t.co/rMnmaUpykE |
| Erin Cullen @Erin_newOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Students - being really open to the experience - i know peers who have gone in with doubts about a setting and have unsurprisingly not had a good placement experience #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ I’d like to think I’m open and approachable enough for a student to let me know if they’re struggling or worried. As an educator, I’d hope to pick up on that through supervision. I always tell students they can ask me whatever they want, no matter how silly it seems #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I really like the no question too stupid. I think that if students are too worried about not wanting to ask something if it makes them sound silly it can mean you miss out on learning opportunities. Remember we all had those silly questions once, so don't worry :) #OTalk |
 | Dr Michelle Perryman-Fox 🦊 @Symbolic_Life RT @Lucygordon83: Thank you all of you taking part in tonight's #OTalk "Students, practice educators and the key ingredients for a successful practice placement" the first question for the evening Q1. As students, therapists& practice educators how would you define a successful practice placement? |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Wow! Some amazing input tonight. Next question.... Q3. What skills and knowledge can students bring to a service whilst they are on practical placement? #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman Do you feel educators expect a student to have all the knowledge to hand on a final placement? Sometimes I feel they expect students to know too much in a new area even on a final placement #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @BethanyChitty: @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I really like the no question too stupid. I think that if students are too worried about not wanting to ask something if it makes them sound silly it can mean you miss out on learning opportunities. Remember we all had those silly questions once, so don't worry :) #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @amyruby_OT: #otalk Good evening! Amy here :)- I’m on placement right now and definitely think that seeing placement as an ‘opportunity’ rather than something you ‘have to pass’ helps. I try to squeeze as much out of my placement opportunities so I can learn more! |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OTalk_ Definitely - it does depend on the issue in hand though. As students, we should feel supported by our educator and university in raising any concerns in an appropriate way without that effecting the ongoing relationship with the PE. Sounds a tricky situation to be in! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @EllenChisman: I agree with this too! My final placement required a lot of specialist knowledge e.g. anatomy, conditions etc before I could get going really, so I felt really behind at first but just required a different learning approach/trajectory over the time there #OTalk https://t.co/RTQeUo6ndl |
| Louise Crisp 💫 @louisecrisp5 @charles_delve @Lucygordon83 I agree the inspirational educators for me are the ones that talk through what they are thinking and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge... taking that time to explain their reasoning too makes you feel valued #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Both student and educator knowing their strengths and weaknesses, learning and teaching styles is important #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dmay_ot I gave my student a comprehensive picture of what my work setting is like. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @BethanyChitty: @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I really like the no question too stupid. I think that if students are too worried about not wanting to ask something if it makes them sound silly it can mean you miss out on learning opportunities. Remember we all had those silly questions once, so don't worry :) #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @OTalk_ I’m not sure, unless I have always been lucky 😬 I have always felt that I could be honest and get an honest response. Have even asked some awkward questions and had good responses #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @ErinOTstudent: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Students - being really open to the experience - i know peers who have gone in with doubts about a setting and have unsurprisingly not had a good placement experience #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Supervision is a life long requirement so early experience is valuable in understanding it's purpose and value #OTalk https://t.co/kVN0e3ZUA1 |
| Orla @orlatheot @BethanyChitty @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I am the queen of silly questions so believe me you can still pass your placement after asking them 😂 #OTalk |
 | Katie Phipps @OTKatieP @UoW_OT @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think it's all about establishing the right level of challenge and ensuring sufficient support - my latest educator was really great at knowing how far to push me so my confidence increased but I never felt out of my depth! #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @OTalk_ Students will tell us it is tricky. The power balance is not equal. Important to build trust so communication can be reliable #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ I think naturally as OT’s we can pick up on people’s body language and notice if they are struggling etc #otalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman I've always felt a lot of pressure to know it all. I'm not sure whether that comes from educators, or from myself #Otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Lucygordon83: Great advice 👍🏻 #OTalk https://t.co/FgICrs9wx9 |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @OTKatieP @UoW_OT @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yes definitely it’s important to have that mutual support and understanding! #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @Lucygordon83 To be honest, I absolutely love being an educator. I’m lucky to have a manager who is very supportive of placements. I want my students to have a positive experience of their placements to carry forward into their practice #OTalk |
| Emma Robinson @EmmaRobinsonOT @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Totally agree-no better feeling than being proud of something you achieved by stepping outside your comfort zone☺️ also my best educators have been less formal yet professional, & empathise by relating back to their student experiences (even if it was a long time ago 😉)#OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 So much easier than a complex question, what's not to like? #otalk https://t.co/WM9VgF2TBx |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @beckycooper___ @HelenArnfieldOT @OT_LisaB @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I also found that I saw a different side to my patients when I went with the OT compared to the physio or the support worker. With other people, he would share his goals more easily; with the OT he said what he thought we wanted to hear. #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 a fresh perspective, some new theory that perhaps educators haven’t heard of, new ideas and lots of enthusiasm!! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Interested to see what my fellow students will say for Q3... #OTalk https://t.co/Z1yk1i4vtL |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @EmmaOT2B @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yep it’s a great feeling and a good thing to reflect on! #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 Students bring updated knowledge on OT models and frame of references. There is also the fresh perspective we bring to a service, we might notice things and question them more than an employee that has been there for 5 years. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @kerri_schOT: @Lucygordon83 a fresh perspective, some new theory that perhaps educators haven’t heard of, new ideas and lots of enthusiasm!! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Yes supervision is so so valuable. I now know how important it is to help my learning and to address worries whilst I am in practice #OTalk https://t.co/arK9em07hY |
| Louise Crisp 💫 @louisecrisp5 @Lucygordon83 Models of practice! I have presented case studies using the kawa model that some educators aren’t to familiar with #OTalk |
| Esther Brimacombe @escb75 @OTalk_ Honesty is important not only with your supervisor but also with yourself. If you're struggling or worried about something, #OTalk you can work with your supervisor to focus on improving / problem solve. |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 I like this question - I think educators underestimate the skills students can bring - literature searching/evidence base/presentations/producing information posters etc #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @ErinOTstudent: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Students - being really open to the experience - i know peers who have gone in with doubts about a setting and have unsurprisingly not had a good placement experience #otalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Students bring a range of new knowledge and skills with them. Qualified professionals can definitely to learn from them. For instance it was working with the lovely @ChloeVincett when she was on placement with us that I even heard of #OTalk and the use of twitter for CPD. |
 | Shonaid McCabe @Whitelawmcc Exciting to have had our poster selected for NHSScotland Event 2018. ‘Occupational Therapy within GP Practice, NHS Lanarkshire. ‘ Lisa Greer @lisaahpvr #TransformLanPc #OTinGPSetting #valueofOT #OTalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman #OTalk on my final placement, my educator understood I might not know things about that setting. However, with areas I didn't know, I carried out some extra research, reading, shadowing others to fill the gap in my knowledge |
| Kwaku Agyemang @KwakuOT @dmay_ot @otalk I Think If You Look At The Overall Skills Needed To Qualify As An Occupational Therapist, The Opportunities For These Can Be Found In All Settings I Believe And That’s When The Educator Comes In To Identity Those Opportunities As It May Not Be Clear To You. #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 Masters students can bring skills and experiences from their undergrad degree like many in my year. I studied music so I loved using that occupation in practice when it was appropriate #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @stevenh_OT: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think being open with each other and making sure there is formal opportunity for sharing and reflecting to continue development #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @orlatheot: @BethanyChitty @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I am the queen of silly questions so believe me you can still pass your placement after asking them 😂 #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Students often feel they have to be the same as the educator even if the educator has been working in that field for 20years. Just breathe and use the assessment booklet to keep perspective #OTalk https://t.co/56u1P0fX93 |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @margaretOT360 How true Margaret #OTalk |
| Lisa @OT_LisaB @Lucygordon83 #otalk I'm really enjoying the chat but have to sign off now, just wanted to say thanks and well done! I'll catch up with the rest later |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Lucygordon83 I like this question - I think educators underestimate the skills students can bring - literature searching/evidence base/presentations/producing information posters etc #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @OTalk_ Knowledge from previous placements which are relevant, current best practices, life skills/knowledge/understanding, transferable skills/models/activity from other roles - new knowledge! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 It seems contemporary placement offers us the opportunity to step out of our "comfort zone" which helps in building confidence #OTalk https://t.co/lEVIx8nqWa |
| UWOT @UoW_OT @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Agreed - in my experience students underestimate the value of their recent theory! #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I still ask silly questions two years after qualifying haha :) It's all about the learning though! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 Students bring updated knowledge on OT models and frame of references. There is also the fresh perspective we bring to a service, we might notice things and question them more than an employee that has been there for 5 years. #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ The most important thing they can bring is questions! Keeps us on our toes as educators and encourages reflection, also shows they are taking an interest. Students often are better at discussing new research and ideas #OTalk |
| Esther Brimacombe @escb75 @orlatheot @OTalk_ @BethanyChitty @Lucygordon83 No such thing as a silly question #OTalk |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot 3. On my last placement I introduced @TRAMMCPD (and the CDF shhh don't tell anyone). I also did a load of research to support their practice because I had time and flexibility and access to the uni library! #otalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 #OTalk, we can bring in theory that educators may be unaware of, for example, a couple of my educators did not know about occupational science |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 Masters students can bring skills and experiences from their undergrad degree like many in my year. I studied music so I loved using that occupation in practice when it was appropriate #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 I agree, I sometimes need to reign in my enthusiasm 😬 #otalk |
| tish @tis7ha @Lucygordon83 Definitely new theories and perspectives applied to the setting and SU’s. Some practice educators qualified at basic grade whereas we’re familiar with bandings 5,6,7,8 which I think is important to share information to bridge the gap especially with the diversity of OT #OTalk |
| Katie Phipps @OTKatieP @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think the point about questions is so important - it makes such a difference to work within a team where questions are actively encouraged and appreciated as an opportunity for everyone to learn, reflect and consider clinical reasoning! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @OTKatieP @UoW_OT @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 @OTalk_ This is why getting to know each other is important #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @UoW_OT @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 I remember talking to an educator about the #kawamodel which they hadn’t heard of & they loved it! we love to absorb new information even when we’re qualified! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @orlatheot: @BethanyChitty @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I am the queen of silly questions so believe me you can still pass your placement after asking them 😂 #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @UoW_OT: @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Agreed - in my experience students underestimate the value of their recent theory! #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 A fresh look at the placement, a curiosity about why things and their own unique perspective as a developing OT #otalk https://t.co/wn34RSaxHR |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @BethanyChitty @ChloeVincett That’s great - so many educators feel they don’t know how to use online learning as CPD resources. Good for your student :) #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 New knowledge on theory and research, my second year educator felt having me was a good help and challenge for her to update her knowledge of updated theory since her training! #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @HelenArnfieldOT @Lucygordon83 haha i’m sure it’s all good enthusiasm! #otalk |
 | Kate @KateWilsOT RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 Students bring updated knowledge on OT models and frame of references. There is also the fresh perspective we bring to a service, we might notice things and question them more than an employee that has been there for 5 years. #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @LouiseCrisp5 @Lucygordon83 That's a really interesting point. Two years post qualifying and I'm not familiar with the Kawa model so I'd always be interested if a student wanted to share information or present a case study using this. It would be great learning for me #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman @mrsmcinburtott Good Q!! Depends on the educator(s) - mine were aware of the challenges for students where I was & supported me @smb1607 I similarly put pressure on myself & they helped me plan objectives etc that met final placement competencies but also realistic, so I was lucky! #otalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @carspring27 @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman That's a really good point. I actually find it quite reassuring as a student to know that educators don't always have all the answers either #Otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @OTKatieP: @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think the point about questions is so important - it makes such a difference to work within a team where questions are actively encouraged and appreciated as an opportunity for everyone to learn, reflect and consider clinical reasoning! #otalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 A fresh prespective on how theory may be used in the area, and new knowledge when finding evidence to support practice. For example, I've been doing some research on creative writing for my placement, which has been great in helping me feel that I'm bringing something! #Otalk |
| Erin Cullen @Erin_newOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Educators- some of it shouldn't need saying, but things like respect are essential- being open to questions acknowledge that different styles can still be effective - and being open about expectations #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @ElizabethJH85 @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman When working in a complex area it is so clear when students put in extra effort to increasing their knowledge of the area - it really shows when it comes to their marking as the depth of understanding is so much more #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Ohhh yes so very true!! As students we can introduce new theory and ideas learnt at University 💚✨ #OTalk https://t.co/eWQL4HGZeZ |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman It's always difficult to know everything about a certain area but I have found meeting with my educator prior to placement really helpful. I ask if there is any reading/learning I can do to prepare and have found that I integrate better and understand more by doing this #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @UoW_OT: @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Agreed - in my experience students underestimate the value of their recent theory! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @kerri_schOT: @UoW_OT @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 I remember talking to an educator about the #kawamodel which they hadn’t heard of & they loved it! we love to absorb new information even when we’re qualified! #otalk |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ @Lucygordon83 Student’s should not be afraid that they “don’t know everything” - that’s all part of learning! The important thing is to show that they are willing and ready to learn. Being aware of your own strengths/weaknesses is important and being able to discuss them. #OTalk |
| Emma Robinson @EmmaRobinsonOT @mrsmcinburtott @EllenChisman I think there’s an expectation that confidence, autonomy, prioritisation, etc is more refined on a final placement, though even qualified OTs have told me you’ll never know everything and never stop learning so this would be an unrealistic expectation for any student #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @BethanyChitty @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ My students will tell you I still ask silly questions even as an academic :) it’s the only way #OTalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @dmay_ot @beckycooper___ @OT_LisaB @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ That’s a good point! I often find that clients tell a different story depending on who they are with (family) but have also seen them agree to things from other professionals and then totally ignore it as soon as they leave. #otalk |
 | Alexandra Cheese @ACHEESEOT @Lucygordon83 Being open and gave trust in one another! After failing my first placement I was so nervous going into another Placement, but as soon as I told them about my past experience everyone was so supportive and made sure that I felt comfortable which helped for the remainder! #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @margaretOT360: Students often feel they have to be the same as the educator even if the educator has been working in that field for 20years. Just breathe and use the assessment booklet to keep perspective #OTalk https://t.co/56u1P0fX93 |
| tish @tis7ha @Lucygordon83 @OTKatieP @UoW_OT @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 @OTalk_ And also learning from other people’s experiences to build on our own knowledge 💚✨ #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Wow a great example of what value students can have within a team whilst on placement! Well done Rachel #OTalk https://t.co/e6H0zI8iIb |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @OTKatieP: @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ I think the point about questions is so important - it makes such a difference to work within a team where questions are actively encouraged and appreciated as an opportunity for everyone to learn, reflect and consider clinical reasoning! #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ As a student, it's really fab to see educators commenting on what they feel students bring - thank you! #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @LouiseCrisp5 @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yes it helped me so much! Really had to go back to the core OT values and theory and developed my clinical reasoning skills! #otalk |
| tish @tis7ha RT @UoW_OT: @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Agreed - in my experience students underestimate the value of their recent theory! #OTalk |
 | Anthea Cuppatea @anthea_cuppatea @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ A successful placement is one where good objectives are achieved. In 25 yrs I have never felt comfortable or confident in my skills, and I have never stopped learning. I expect my students to be keen also. And both my students got A s. #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Lucygordon83 I like this question - I think educators underestimate the skills students can bring - literature searching/evidence base/presentations/producing information posters etc #OTalk |
 | Lelanie 🇪🇺 @LelanieBrewer I agree @mrsmcinburtott #OTalk https://t.co/UrAs81ywdD |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @mollharrisOT @ElizabethJH85 @OTalk_ I totally agree my contemporary really tested my creative thinking, theory & knowledge and confidence! #OTalk |
| Alexandra Cheese @ACHEESEOT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Planned supervision sets! Being prepared for these on a weekly basis can allow you both to see how you’re getting on aswell as seeing areas for you to improve! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ I agree, it's really encouraging to see how supportive of students everyone is! #OTalk https://t.co/atRedRjURr |
| UWOT @UoW_OT RT @RachieRuu: I also think to be successful it's important to not compare placements? I initially thought I wasn't doing so well on my current placement, based on my thoughts from my first, when in reality the two are totally different, and so can't be compared #otalk |
| Helen Arnfield MSc (she/her) @HelenArnfieldOT @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ @UoW_OT @Lucygordon83 My level 5 placement were blown away by the #VdtMoCA model and went on to investigate implementing it across the site. They had previously not heard of it #OTalk |
| tish @tis7ha @Lucygordon83 Confidence I key. We have the power/knowledge to influence positive change, we should believe in ourselves and what we’ve learnt as students with new ideas for service enhancement #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Wow... running out of time with all this fantastic chat! @OTalk Now onto Q4. How can practice educators support students in their learning? #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 None of us know everything even after 30odd years there are things to learn everyday. Students help us to question our practice and ask ,'why?' #otalk https://t.co/8aNYVyg6Qs |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @RachieRuu: @Lucygordon83 A fresh prespective on how theory may be used in the area, and new knowledge when finding evidence to support practice. For example, I've been doing some research on creative writing for my placement, which has been great in helping me feel that I'm bringing something! #Otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @kerri_schOT @OTalk_ @UoW_OT @Lucygordon83 This is on my list for my next student! I don’t know it very well at all #OTalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Me too it IS the only way #otalk https://t.co/Ww2GtzlBcJ |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge @dmay_ot @TRAMMCPD I love using @TRAMMCPD and I introduce it to my work places since graduating @OTalk_ #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Great point! It's so important to prepared each week and have a clear idea of how you can develop #OTalk https://t.co/hKqV5PqTiY |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Students are often great for suggesting and sometimes doing service development projects, brining in ideas from other areas #OTalk |
| Kate @KateWilsOT @Lucygordon83 I believe students bring a fresh insight into a service. They do not necessarily have an attachment to the place of work so they could generate new ideas about service improvements and potential ways to utilise space/resources that might not have been thought about 💡#OTalk |
| Alexandra Cheese @ACHEESEOT @charles_delve @Lucygordon83 Nice point charlsey boy!!!!! #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Lucygordon83 It may be that a PE identifies a successful approach taken by a student with a client which they can then incorporate for future interventions #OTalk as individual OTs we will have different approaches and can learn these from each other. |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Thank you @mrsmcinburtott this is reassuring to hear! 😊 #OTalk https://t.co/YuUXavUi5f |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @otalk I think knowing each other’s learning styles from week one saves time and potential conflict straight away. I like being given the opportunity ‘learn on my feet’ whereas, others would not be comfortable with that. #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott Being involved in student education is the best way to learn new things - it keeps your interest & knowledge fresh #OTalk https://t.co/QkGDoODCyA |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: Ohhh yes so very true!! As students we can introduce new theory and ideas learnt at University 💚✨ #OTalk https://t.co/eWQL4HGZeZ |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @BethanyChitty @orlatheot @OTalk_ Very honest and reassuring! 👍🏻#OTalk |
| Lelanie 🇪🇺 @LelanieBrewer RT @escb75: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Be clear on expectations of the placement from student perspective and from supervisor. Sometimes students can be hard on themselves and set unrealistic goals. Communication is key. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @soleinj_: @Lucygordon83 Student’s should not be afraid that they “don’t know everything” - that’s all part of learning! The important thing is to show that they are willing and ready to learn. Being aware of your own strengths/weaknesses is important and being able to discuss them. #OTalk |
| Lelanie 🇪🇺 @LelanieBrewer Definitely! #OTalk https://t.co/yn02coSn2w |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @orlatheot @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 So true! My last student started talking about FoRs and I was nodding along pretending I knew what she was talking about. Then asked her to explain and then I remembered! I think i live and breathe OT instinctively know and forget the original terminology. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 This is lovely to hear! That as students we can help educators too... #OTalk https://t.co/CPBkwrHfrl |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ @margaretOT360 Very true! Everyday we are learning! On my first Placement I think I compared myself to other students and was afraid that others may of known ‘more’. But everyone brings a range of skills, qualities and unique perspectives to the table from our different walks of life! 😊 #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Yes we do! Great point ✨💚 #OTalk https://t.co/U9oym2FCqO |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: This is lovely to hear! That as students we can help educators too... #OTalk https://t.co/CPBkwrHfrl |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Help them to identify gaps. Decide together what the priorities are in the time frame and area. Give space for the students to research and implement them.#otalk https://t.co/qb0mmS7PTC |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 @otalk Giving us time in the week to complete written work to maintain an occupational balance! Listening and communicating, giving feedback and giving opportunities to help out where we can! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Fantastic point @charles_delve ✨ #OTalk https://t.co/ZKkcOFHhvO |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @KateWilsOT: @Lucygordon83 I believe students bring a fresh insight into a service. They do not necessarily have an attachment to the place of work so they could generate new ideas about service improvements and potential ways to utilise space/resources that might not have been thought about 💡#OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @KateWilsOT: @Lucygordon83 I believe students bring a fresh insight into a service. They do not necessarily have an attachment to the place of work so they could generate new ideas about service improvements and potential ways to utilise space/resources that might not have been thought about 💡#OTalk |
| Lelanie 🇪🇺 @LelanieBrewer That’s a fantastic attitude @amyruby_OT - good luck with the rest of your placement and making the most of your learning opportunities! #OTalk https://t.co/hdxtljDLNa |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 @otalk I think knowing each other’s learning styles from week one saves time and potential conflict straight away. I like being given the opportunity ‘learn on my feet’ whereas, others would not be comfortable with that. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @mrsmcinburtott: Being involved in student education is the best way to learn new things - it keeps your interest & knowledge fresh #OTalk https://t.co/QkGDoODCyA |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @otalk Second this point! Learning styles are so important and students should promote how they learn best. I am more of a theoretical learner and appreciate being pointed in the direction of relevant theory that I can then analyse and apply to practice #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ A great question! People have already been suggesting ways educators can support students in response to the other questions - looking forward to seeing more insights for Q4! #OTalk https://t.co/Aa4OJwHkrY |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @soleinj_ @margaretOT360 9 years after qualifying and I still get that feeling when Imeet a new OT! #OTalk |
| Alexandra Cheese @ACHEESEOT @Lucygordon83 Knowledge of technology, and having a fresh outlook on things! Also I think your own personal experiences can help you whilst on placement massively! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Yes we all have so much to learn from each other! Everyone has such different experiences/ideas/perspectives! #OTalk https://t.co/RfJ6vw6Apq |
 | Chloe Vincett @ChloeVincett @BethanyChitty Love seeing your #OTalk tweets and that you may be taking on a student! Super exciting times!! x |
| Orla @orlatheot RT @beckycooper___: @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @otalk Second this point! Learning styles are so important and students should promote how they learn best. I am more of a theoretical learner and appreciate being pointed in the direction of relevant theory that I can then analyse and apply to practice #OTalk |
| Alexandra Cheese @ACHEESEOT @charles_delve @Lucygordon83 You are getting involved on Twitter that’s the main thing ;) #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @OT_Charlotte: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Giving us time in the week to complete written work to maintain an occupational balance! Listening and communicating, giving feedback and giving opportunities to help out where we can! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @margaretOT360: Help them to identify gaps. Decide together what the priorities are in the time frame and area. Give space for the students to research and implement them.#otalk https://t.co/qb0mmS7PTC |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty I've worked alongside and supported students but not yet been a practiced educator. However I remember as a student I really valued constructive criticism. Also being provided with encouragement and learning opportunities, even if I felt a little anxious before them #OTalk https://t.co/VhLOcKs2A7 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @OT_Charlotte: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Giving us time in the week to complete written work to maintain an occupational balance! Listening and communicating, giving feedback and giving opportunities to help out where we can! #OTalk |
| Katie Phipps @OTKatieP @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @otalk So agree with this! And clarity around expectations too for both student and educator. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @BethanyChitty: Students bring a range of new knowledge and skills with them. Qualified professionals can definitely to learn from them. For instance it was working with the lovely @ChloeVincett when she was on placement with us that I even heard of #OTalk and the use of twitter for CPD. |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Really like this, think this got lost among my cohort at times - great point! :-) #otalk https://t.co/Vc3p87S3B7 |
| Erin Cullen @Erin_newOT @Lucygordon83 I think one of the things I feel like I can offer is a bit of idealism- maybe holding more hope for patients and what they might be able to achieve with OT than someone who has been battling NHS constraints for years #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @margaretOT360: Help them to identify gaps. Decide together what the priorities are in the time frame and area. Give space for the students to research and implement them.#otalk https://t.co/qb0mmS7PTC |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @Lucygordon83 @otalk #OTalk it has helped when educators has discussed different learning styles at the beginning of the placement |
| Lelanie 🇪🇺 @LelanieBrewer This is what I love most about my job! #OTalk #LoveWhatYouDo #OccupationalTherapyEducation https://t.co/CxN9nNsOGD |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Brilliant point about the personal & life experiences that we can bring to placement #OTalk https://t.co/1eBHzUTXqv |
| deb_OT @dmay_ot @soleinj_ @Lucygordon83 I started my paediatric placement and realised that whilst our course isn't specifically adult focused it contains very little paeds and I knew absolutely nothing. By the end I knew exactly how much I didn't know but have a plan to get me back to a band 6 paeds job! #OTalk |
| Solei OT 🌻☀️ @soleinj_ RT @ErinOTstudent: @Lucygordon83 I think one of the things I feel like I can offer is a bit of idealism- maybe holding more hope for patients and what they might be able to achieve with OT than someone who has been battling NHS constraints for years #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @ErinOTstudent: @Lucygordon83 I think one of the things I feel like I can offer is a bit of idealism- maybe holding more hope for patients and what they might be able to achieve with OT than someone who has been battling NHS constraints for years #OTalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 @otalk Knowledge of the marking guidelines is helpful. Being able to work alongside students in a way that allows them to develop into an independent practitioner but still have that support there if needed #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Creative ways of showing learning! A great point #OTalk ✨ https://t.co/rN6zf3gUFD |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Lucygordon83 @otalk A huge support for me as a student is feeling trusted by my PE - it promotes creative thinking and provides freedom for development of ideas in a student #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Great answer from an educators perspective! ✨👍🏻 #OTalk https://t.co/bGOpfEPTqD |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @ErinOTstudent: @Lucygordon83 I think one of the things I feel like I can offer is a bit of idealism- maybe holding more hope for patients and what they might be able to achieve with OT than someone who has been battling NHS constraints for years #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @mrsmcinburtott @LelanieBrewer Wonderful to hear this! #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 @otalk Students do well when they have a relationshipwitht the educator that guides their learning, rather than an educator teaching them. This is obviously reliant on a student being a proactive learner, a good problem solver and able to critically reflect #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT trying to catch up with today's tweets... since apparently my phone has hardware problem. #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Before we run out of time....Last but not least the final question in tonight's #OTalk. Q5. What tips can you share for resources you have created whilst on placement to help you develop as a student? |
| Erin Cullen @Erin_newOT @amyruby_OT Yes, totally this! #otalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 @otalk #OTalk I agree, it has helped when educators are aware of the criteria we have to meet set by the university |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 @otalk A huge support for me as a student is feeling trusted by my PE - it promotes creative thinking and provides freedom for development of ideas in a student #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @RachieRuu: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Knowledge of the marking guidelines is helpful. Being able to work alongside students in a way that allows them to develop into an independent practitioner but still have that support there if needed #OTalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu My current placement is in low secure forensics, and so my educator being aware of the setting, and supporting my safety has been so essential in my learning! It's made me feel safe, and looked after in a setting where there is a lot of risk. #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 What a great idea!! There are so many people you can work with around you whilst on placement. Who may be able to support you and help you develop #OTalk https://t.co/k41bu8KQSl |
| Steven Harvey @stevenh_OT @Lucygordon83 @otalk I valued having a prep talk before completing sessions and a level of independence to enable development #OTalk |
| Louise @Louisepenny87 @beckycooper___ @Lucygordon83 @otalk Devils advocate here...... How do you demonstrate to your educator that you are trustworthy? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 for my observational one, I gave a treatment to my student during her 4th day of 5. I let her pick so that she can build her confidence. My goal was for her to do that treatment with minimal assist from me. #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @GemmaPowellOT @Lucygordon83 Love this point - we are all individual and will bring different experiences, skills and qualities to a role and will continue to gain these as we develop #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethanyChitty: Opportunities for learning and reflection make a successful placement. This includes formal and informal supervision. Identifying learning objectives prior to starting and working towards these throughout the placement #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 @otalk have clear targets and have supervision scheduled regularly. let students breathe abit, it’s easy to feel nervous in front of your educator, so let them spend time with other members of staff and get feedback #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Helps to keep a focus and perspective about the levels required #otalk https://t.co/lDnfgUNd8N |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Trust seems to be an important part of a student/educator relationship #OTalk 😃 https://t.co/E8Yuq6jwkv |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @BethanyChitty That's why I tried to structure a time where the student can reflect upon what she learned to me in my experience. #otalk |
| tish @tis7ha @amyruby_OT I would agree especially if you’re enthusiastic about the area of practice, identifying and maximising all opportunities available is a great way to enhance learning and knowledge! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mollharrisOT: @Lucygordon83 Learning and developing your core OT skills and gaining valuable experience in practice! Building confidence as a student OT! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @beckycooper___: @Lucygordon83 Having an opportunity to apply learnt theory to a practical setting to consolidate the taught knowledge, eg. clinical reasoning, OT process, group dynamics #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @orlatheot: @Lucygordon83 @otalk I think knowing each other’s learning styles from week one saves time and potential conflict straight away. I like being given the opportunity ‘learn on my feet’ whereas, others would not be comfortable with that. #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 This is great to hear! Feeling safe and supported in any environment on placement is important 👍🏻 #OTalk https://t.co/jdpPDRdeGa |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OT_Charlotte: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Giving us time in the week to complete written work to maintain an occupational balance! Listening and communicating, giving feedback and giving opportunities to help out where we can! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @beckycooper___ @Lucygordon83 and in my setting, I wanted my student to learn the interplay between OT and other disciplines... not only in treatments, but also related to plan of care overall. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EmmaOT2B: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ 1. A successful placement? An educator putting their OT skills into practice...building a good/trusting working/learning relationship, grading responsibility, empathising and being open minded - students & educators learn from each other #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Tonight's #OTalk is nearly over! It's been a fantastic discussion tonight - great to see the exchange of information between students and educators! |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 Equipment lists with photos, names of the equipment and outline of the purpose! Using learning agreements to structure the placement and meet targets, fact sheets for soap notes, having a well organised folder is my life saver! #OTalk |
| UWOT @UoW_OT @RachieRuu @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 @otalk #OTalk and asking for additional support from the University if they need it |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @kerri_schOT: @Lucygordon83 @otalk have clear targets and have supervision scheduled regularly. let students breathe abit, it’s easy to feel nervous in front of your educator, so let them spend time with other members of staff and get feedback #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Great point! Links in with building rapport and feeling you can communicate in an open and honest way #OTalk https://t.co/Dly1FXaXmH |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Check out anything and everything you are unsure about until you become sure. Then everyone feels safe #otalk https://t.co/TLhuXDmNT4 |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @beckycooper___ @Lucygordon83 @otalk Good question - I think it is being honest about what you know and to what level. Not over or underestimating your knowledge & skills #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EmmaOT2B @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yes- I think I was very proactive in contacting my student- 3 weeks before she started her experience. #otalk |
| Louise Crisp 💫 @louisecrisp5 @Lucygordon83 @otalk Also time to reflect... which would coincide with what others are saying about knowing each other’s learning styles #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @kerri_schOT: @Lucygordon83 @otalk have clear targets and have supervision scheduled regularly. let students breathe abit, it’s easy to feel nervous in front of your educator, so let them spend time with other members of staff and get feedback #otalk |
| Box Positive CIC @charles_delve @Lucygordon83 @otalk An educator could ask the student at the start of placement whether there are any challenging areas or learning needs #OTalk |
| tish @tis7ha @Lucygordon83 Alternative ways to show and understand information relevant to the setting. I always found articles available in student folders in placement but as a visual learner this wasn’t always the best way for me to retain information #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: Yes we all have so much to learn from each other! Everyone has such different experiences/ideas/perspectives! #OTalk https://t.co/RfJ6vw6Apq |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Louisepenny87: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Students do well when they have a relationshipwitht the educator that guides their learning, rather than an educator teaching them. This is obviously reliant on a student being a proactive learner, a good problem solver and able to critically reflect #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty @BillWongOT I think thats a really helpful thing to do! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 What a great way to encourage a student and help them feel a sense of achievement! ✨ #OTalk https://t.co/VPrbKpMFnG |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @stevenh_OT: @Lucygordon83 @otalk I valued having a prep talk before completing sessions and a level of independence to enable development #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 @otalk Haha, love it! It all starts with that first point of contact with the PE - showing you're interested and viewing placement as an opportunity to develop all the way through to your appearance, communication (verbal and non-verbal) and approach.. first impressions count! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SpiderMom72 @Lucygordon83 That is why I know from POV of a clinical instructor, I will give the academic placement/fieldwork coordinator a preview of some of the sites that might take students (as I work in a good bit of nursing homes around LA). #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @Louisepenny87: @beckycooper___ @Lucygordon83 @otalk Devils advocate here...... How do you demonstrate to your educator that you are trustworthy? #OTalk |
| tish @tis7ha @KateWilsOT @Lucygordon83 @otalk Completely agree. Sometimes all you need is a small little push in the right direction to boost your self-confidence!😍 #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @beckycooper___: @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 @otalk Haha, love it! It all starts with that first point of contact with the PE - showing you're interested and viewing placement as an opportunity to develop all the way through to your appearance, communication (verbal and non-verbal) and approach.. first impressions count! #OTalk |
| UWOT @UoW_OT @OTalk_ And very well facilitated too! Well done& thank you @Lucygordon83 for such a great chat #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @ljx_01: @Lucygordon83 Alternative ways to show and understand information relevant to the setting. I always found articles available in student folders in placement but as a visual learner this wasn’t always the best way for me to retain information #OTalk |
| Charlotte Gould @OT_Charlotte @OTStudentDianne @Lucygordon83 Yeah it’s been very useful and the service have said how valuable it would be for new students/staff coming into the setting! #OTalk |
| SarahBarkerOT @smb1607 @OTalk_ Great chat tonight #otalk. My practice placements as a student are all done, but some important learning points here to squirrel away for maybe taking on a student myself one day! |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @BethjmOT @Lucygordon83 When I was clinical instructor, I would fill in whatever knowledge gap that the student has to learn in my setting (especially since that placement was observational for the most part). #otalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 I think a SWOT analysis can help you learn and develop, general reflections and discussing experiences with friends #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @ljx_01 Do you have an example of something that may help you 😃? #OTalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 On my contemporary placement myself and @CathyARoberts created an OT student folder full of useful resources including assessments, templates and visual communication resources for clients for the next students the setting may have! #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @ljx_01: @Lucygordon83 Alternative ways to show and understand information relevant to the setting. I always found articles available in student folders in placement but as a visual learner this wasn’t always the best way for me to retain information #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott Interesting chat tonight incorporating all aspects of placement. Good luck to all the students & educators - you’ve got this!! Thanks for hosting #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @RachieRuu: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Knowledge of the marking guidelines is helpful. Being able to work alongside students in a way that allows them to develop into an independent practitioner but still have that support there if needed #OTalk |
| amy gowdridge @AGowdridge RT @mrsmcinburtott: Interesting chat tonight incorporating all aspects of placement. Good luck to all the students & educators - you’ve got this!! Thanks for hosting #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 This is an important point! Feeling you can ask University if you need any extra support is important! #OTalk https://t.co/9fDd8QPrzO |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ The most important thing to remember (both for educators and students!) #OTalk https://t.co/cnmH8p2rRq |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman I agree! Thank you everyone for getting me thinking more about my own thoughts I had and also some great points raised for me to ponder now too! :-) #otalk https://t.co/IvKOkDymBp |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 I also found it useful to link the code of ethics to aspects/circumstances of my placements.. to understand how to integrate ethics and legal requirements of being an OT into practice #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @mrsmcinburtott: Interesting chat tonight incorporating all aspects of placement. Good luck to all the students & educators - you’ve got this!! Thanks for hosting #OTalk |
 | Rose Wilkinson @rosewilkOT Bit late this evening, but currently catching up on everyone’s contributions! I agree it is definitely a two way street in a placement setting. Having plenty of support & opportunities but also a proactive & enthusiastic students work well together #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 Good question. I should make some resources to share with other students #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @Lucygordon83 that student was intimidated by my professional title at first. She told me what she thought, "Crap! My clinical instructor has an OTD. Then, this guy is also my RA rep in AOTA." But then I assured her, "If you do your job, I will grade you fairly." #otalk |
| tish @tis7ha I think this is particularly important to identify any barriers before you’re well into the placement. Placement is a collaborative endeavour between student and educator and identifying this helps to adapt to suit learning styles #OTalk https://t.co/OwXx0eFyWc |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Some great ideas here for the final question! Thank you @OT_Charlotte #OTalk 💚✨ https://t.co/QlqoeSpeMG |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @beckycooper___: @BethanyChitty Definitely agree with this - I found reflections difficult at first, but placement definitely allowed me to improve this skill and to see how important reflection is #OTalk I was able to develop from mid-way point after completing a reflection! |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 #Otalk I've really enjoyed taking part in the chat this evening 😀 |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @rosehuxOT: Bit late this evening, but currently catching up on everyone’s contributions! I agree it is definitely a two way street in a placement setting. Having plenty of support & opportunities but also a proactive & enthusiastic students work well together #OTalk |
| sian burgess 💙💚 @mrsmcinburtott Couldn’t say it better #OTalk https://t.co/4UvPkiI21G |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @beckycooper___ @BethanyChitty I actually told my observational students about what you guys are doing for your placement experiences... haha! #otalk |
| tish @tis7ha @KateWilsOT @Lucygordon83 @otalk & I feel we can get very much fixated on what we’re doing not so well at that we don’t give ourselves enough credit for what we are achieving! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @AGowdridge: Also to be open and honest from student and educator to build a trusting relationship #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @orlatheot Do you have any ideas? 💚✨ #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Same for me :-) really useful and positive talk tonight #otalk https://t.co/NUkBpP7cQe |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Louisepenny87: @Lucygordon83 Q1: @Lucygordon83 Q1: Seeing the student develop knowledge and skills, acheiving learning objectives, becoming more of an OT throughout their placement. Students who question knowledge, give views, reflect on their practice and others #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Yes a very important point! #OTalk https://t.co/DnRx8c37NS |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Fab chat tonight lots of valuable points to take away. Will bring them up next week when I deliver my APPLE Accreditation course #SHU #OTalk Thanks |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethjmOT: @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 I agree, being able to talk to your educator! Feeling comfortable asking questions and reflecting on experiences is so beneficial to our learning #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Placement can definitely provide opportunities for hands-on learning about ethics; can be challenging for us as students but it's a great learning experience #OTalk https://t.co/VblZtCwWnR |
| tish @tis7ha @Lucygordon83 Definitely a diagram/poster type of learner if I can visually see how it related or an example that is clear to me is very helpful! #OTalk |
 | EmmaRacheal @em_OT_racheal @dmay_ot That was the same for me Deb #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @BethjmOT @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 That is my motto I have established as a clinical instructor. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethanyChitty: @beckycooper___ Its not always easy at first but it definitely helps with learning. Plus it doesn't need to be done formally. Some of my most useful times of reflection as a student were a debrief in the car with my educator after a visit. #OTalk |
| Steven Harvey @stevenh_OT @Lucygordon83 On my last placement we made a folder with things we had found useful/key theory for future students - can always use it as an example of service improvement too! #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT what a fantastic #otalk tonight!! very interesting 😊🤗 well done & thank you @Lucygordon83 you did a fab job 💚🎉👍🏼✨ https://t.co/3QGGEISmNs |
| Katie Phipps @OTKatieP Really enjoyed my first #OTalk this evening - doesn't it go fast!! Thank you and well done to @Lucygordon83 for facilitating! 🙂 |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @Lucygordon83: Yes a very important point! #OTalk https://t.co/DnRx8c37NS |
 | UoWPhysio @uworcphysio RT @RachieRuu: I also think to be successful it's important to not compare placements? I initially thought I wasn't doing so well on my current placement, based on my thoughts from my first, when in reality the two are totally different, and so can't be compared #otalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 No, not yet, I'll do some thinking. #OTalk |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @OTalk_: Placement can definitely provide opportunities for hands-on learning about ethics; can be challenging for us as students but it's a great learning experience #OTalk https://t.co/VblZtCwWnR |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @BethanyChitty @beckycooper___ I gave my student some formal feedback on her first day, especially regarding safety. I wanted her to develop good habits. #otalk |
| UWOT @UoW_OT RT @OTalk_: The most important thing to remember (both for educators and students!) #OTalk https://t.co/cnmH8p2rRq |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @BillWongOT: @BethjmOT @kerri_schOT @mrsmcinburtott @Lucygordon83 That is my motto I have established as a clinical instructor. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @dmay_ot: @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ I think my best learning was the educator who pushed me and challenged me in front of patients. I trusted her and I knew she had my back so I could take risks. Some aid off, some could have been better which provided lots of learning #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman This is a really good idea! #otalk https://t.co/54M5KAo1Ej |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT Amazing #OTalk tonight - thank you @Lucygordon83 and everyone that participated! I will take so much forward from this 💚 |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 Lovely words! So very true and a great way to end tonight's #OTalk thank you so much everyone for your support I have loved hosting my first @OTalk_ 💚✨ https://t.co/FpzOcDYOcJ |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk finishing up for the evening - thank you so much @Lucygordon83 for hosting! |
| Kerri Schubert @kerri_schOT RT @margaretOT360: At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @EllenChisman: This is a really good idea! #otalk https://t.co/54M5KAo1Ej |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dmay_ot @BethanyChitty @OTalk_ If I ever had a hands on student (like a 8 weeker for OTA or 12 weeker for OTR), that would have been me. However, my workplace makes it hard to do so because of internal workplace dynamic plus the fact that the nursing home is small. #otalk |
| Molly Harris @mollharrisOT Well done @Lucygordon83 for hosting a great #otalk 😁 |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @UoW_OT @OTalk_ Thank you I have loved every moment!! So much to learn and so many great participants 💚 #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_LisaB: #OTalk Q1 I think a good placement is when student q's and observations enable clinicians to reflect on and develop their own practice & clinicians model practice that enables students to critique and practically apply the academic models and theories they have learnt at uni |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @kerri_schOT: what a fantastic #otalk tonight!! very interesting 😊🤗 well done & thank you @Lucygordon83 you did a fab job 💚🎉👍🏼✨ https://t.co/3QGGEISmNs |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachieRuu: @Lucygordon83 Yes! I feel that being supported to work at my own pace, and do things when I feel comfortable makes me feel more confident, and less rushed, which can lead to them being more successful! #Otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @mrsmcinburtott: @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Students often find questioning knowledge tricky but it’s really important isn’t it? #OTalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @kerri_schOT @Lucygordon83 #OTalk I agree, I was thikinghow the Care Act linked into final placement |
| Emma Robinson @EmmaRobinsonOT @Lucygordon83 @otalk Agree with the points already made! Just to add a flexible approach is important as no two students learn the same, and a relaxed and friendly approach (even in some of the more pressured settings) makes all the difference #OTalk |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty RT @margaretOT360: At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| tish @tis7ha What a fantastic interactive #OTalk and so nice to see so many #CUOT Tweeters joining in to support @Lucygordon83 tonight! We are fab. Soon enough we will be the educators taking on students and supporting them through their career development💚✨ |
| Louise Crisp 💫 @louisecrisp5 RT @margaretOT360: At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Lucygordon83: Lovely words! So very true and a great way to end tonight's #OTalk thank you so much everyone for your support I have loved hosting my first @OTalk_ 💚✨ https://t.co/FpzOcDYOcJ |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 @kerri_schOT Thank you so much it has been a wonderful experience! I hope everyone else has enjoyed it too. I have learnt so much!! 💚😊 #OTalk |
| tish @tis7ha RT @margaretOT360: At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @stevenh_OT: @Lucygordon83 On my last placement we made a folder with things we had found useful/key theory for future students - can always use it as an example of service improvement too! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @BethanyChitty: @beckycooper___ Its not always easy at first but it definitely helps with learning. Plus it doesn't need to be done formally. Some of my most useful times of reflection as a student were a debrief in the car with my educator after a visit. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Well done Lucy! 😀 #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @EmmaOT2B: @Lucygordon83 @otalk Agree with the points already made! Just to add a flexible approach is important as no two students learn the same, and a relaxed and friendly approach (even in some of the more pressured settings) makes all the difference #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @ljx_01: @Lucygordon83 Definitely a diagram/poster type of learner if I can visually see how it related or an example that is clear to me is very helpful! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EllenChisman That is why I told my student from day 1... please ignore the fact that I have accomplished all these things as an OT. I will be friendly and supportive of her experience. #otalk |
| Margaret Spencer MA @margaretOT360 Indeed it comes round quicker than you think #otalk https://t.co/4jNVaUj703 |
| Bethany Chitty @BethanyChitty Enjoyed my first #OTalk. I'll be sure to participate in future discussions! https://t.co/I63nWvHRq3 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @soleinj_: @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Feeling and being treated as a valued member of the team was always really important for me. Being valued as a student occupational therapist, enables you to feel comfortable to learn and ask questions. In turn, this helps you to become a competent practitioner #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @ljx_01: @KateWilsOT @Lucygordon83 @otalk & I feel we can get very much fixated on what we’re doing not so well at that we don’t give ourselves enough credit for what we are achieving! #OTalk |
| Rachel Payne @RachieRuu Really enjoyed #otalk tonight! Well done @Lucygordon83! Now to go wind down before bed! |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @BethanyChitty @Jeni_woods_OT @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ Yes... that placement experience was a learning experience for me. For me, I got a bonus in terms of getting some feedback from my student's academic placement coordinator. That academic placement coordinator told me that I aced her expectations! #otalk |
| Elizabeth @ElizabethJH85 @OTalk_ @Lucygordon83 Great chat! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @beckycooper___: @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 It definitely is tricky but so important! The foundation of any profession is based on tried and tested research/studies so questioning our practice educator's knowledge can help to develop our own as well as providing areas of research for us to look in to #OTalk |
| Kate @KateWilsOT So proud of the amazing @Lucygordon83 for hosting a fabulous #OTalk. I feel honoured to be your pal 👏🏼 can’t wait to see what amazing things you do when you qualify! |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @beckycooper___ @mrsmcinburtott @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 on the flip side, I quizzed my student of her clinical skills she should have learned in school (MMT, ROM testing, transfers, etc.) #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @ESpencerOT @Lucygordon83 This sounds intriguing - were you taught this during university or is this something you completed independently? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @smb1607 @OT_Charlotte @Lucygordon83 In the US, I think it will be a lot easier as a 8 or 12 weeker than a 1 weeker or once a week for 6-8 weeks. #otalk |
| Jess Emerson @jess_emerson2 RT @margaretOT360: At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @BillWongOT How did that go? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_Charlotte @BethjmOT @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 What my student's school offered was nice- they sent me a brief profile (like a dating profile) of the student. I used that to help me plan her experience. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @beckycooper___: @Louisepenny87 @Lucygordon83 Absolutely - just showing the variety of gains to be made from a successful practice placement ☺️ #OTalk |
 | KIRSTY OT @KIRSTY_OT @Lucygordon83 @otalk Bit behind tonight. It's important to know the learning needs of your student from day one & how best you can support that.. bearing in mind they are also responsible for their own learning. Each student is an individual and should be treated that way. We've all been there #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @beckycooper___ very good! It is important for clinical instructors to quiz their students of the skills they should know. #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @BillWongOT Agreed - you would be expected to know it once qualified! #OTalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @OTalk_: #OTalk finishing up for the evening - thank you so much @Lucygordon83 for hosting! |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @mollharrisOT @Lucygordon83 @ElizabethJH85 That's why I required my student to attend a stand up meeting (similar to rounds in hospital setting) and care plan meeting in my setting. #otalk |
| Lucy gordon @Lucygordon83 RT @BillWongOT: @OT_Charlotte @BethjmOT @RachieRuu @Lucygordon83 What my student's school offered was nice- they sent me a brief profile (like a dating profile) of the student. I used that to help me plan her experience. #otalk |
 | 🦉Dr Tina South 🐝 💙 @TinaSouth3 RT @margaretOT360: At the end of the day every single educator has been a student. We know how it feels to be assessed. We love the profession and want you to have a great learning experience and feel you can contribute to the setting #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @orlatheot @Lucygordon83 @OTalk_ if it's a one weeker like mine, though... it will be good to communicate everything up front! #otalk |
| 🦉Dr Tina South 🐝 💙 @TinaSouth3 RT @RachieRuu: I also think to be successful it's important to not compare placements? I initially thought I wasn't doing so well on my current placement, based on my thoughts from my first, when in reality the two are totally different, and so can't be compared #otalk |
| 🦉Dr Tina South 🐝 💙 @TinaSouth3 RT @BethanyChitty: Opportunities for learning and reflection make a successful placement. This includes formal and informal supervision. Identifying learning objectives prior to starting and working towards these throughout the placement #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @beckycooper___ or in case in US, got to prepare them for their 8 or 12 week placements! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @RachieRuu: I also think to be successful it's important to not compare placements? I initially thought I wasn't doing so well on my current placement, based on my thoughts from my first, when in reality the two are totally different, and so can't be compared #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @AGowdridge @OTalk_ Yes... I give my student time to ask question at the end of each day/down time. #otalk |
| Emma Robinson @EmmaRobinsonOT #OTalk Tonight prompted me to reflect on my placements - feeling very grateful. Thanks for hosting @Lucygordon83 and thanks to all the fabulous educators that take the time to create such rich learning opportunities & support us #otstudents @OTalk_ @Corinnajthomas @YSJPlacements |
 | Coventry Uni OT @CovUniOT Well done @Lucygordon83 for hosting tonight's #OTalk. A great discussion and lovely to see so many @CovUniOT students getting involved. You are all a credit to us. #ourstudentsareamazing 👏👏👏 |
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