Use the F word as often as you can

Just in case you did not figure it out - the 'F' word stands for FEEDBACK.

True story:

OT Fieldwork educator thinks: Wow, am I ever giving a lot of Feedback.

OT student thinks: Hmm, I wish I could get more Feedback.

As a fieldwork educator, you may be providing the student with a lot of feedback throughout the day.  Sometimes, we have found students only “hear” your comments as feedback when they occur in a formal feedback session. You are very likely providing the student with many tips, suggestions, and opportunities for improvement throughout the day.  Sometimes, you don’t have to necessarily provide more feedback … just highlight the feedback moments throughout the day that you are already providing.

Rather than saying: “The next time you open your interview, you may want to try….”

Try: “I’m going to give you some feedback for the next time you open your interview…”

If saying the F word all day long is too offensive for you, negotiate another feedback cue.  Something that says, “ok here’s some feedback” like waving a feedback flag, tugging your ear, or doing a cartwheel.  Really, it’s up to you.

Lisa

Updated by Julie, 2024