As OTs we understand the impact the
environment can have on our clients functioning. The same goes for student learning. When we as educators create a safe and
positive environment, we set the stage for our students to feel ready to take
on safe risks.
But once again, don’t take my word for
it…here are some thoughts from our recent nominees to the 2013 Fieldwork Roster
of Honour…
The feedback I have received from
students in the past is that I create a
supportive environment - where they do not feel afraid to try out their skills
and have things not go "perfectly". Most students have said this
has helped them build confidence....because a "failure or hiccup" is just an opportunity to debrief and
learn from. My hope is that I make their placement feel like a partnership
that we are in together.
I would hope they would say I encourage people to try and make mistakes
in a safe supportive environment, I know for me I usually learn the lesson
better and never forget it.
I try to be approachable and let the
students know that this is a safe place
to ask any questions no matter how silly they think they may be. I
always take them seriously and make sure we laugh a lot too.
I think my previous post called: You
don’t need to know if all fits nicely with this theme so you
might want to check that out too (and also includes tips from our OT
community).
Lisa
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