Student Thoughts: “What was Helpful for My Learning” in Basic
Students were asked to share their thoughts about what was helpful for their learning while on Basic placement, with the goal of sharing some of their quotes with OT Fieldwork Educators through this blog. Whether you are a “seasoned” or “first time fieldwork educator,” perhaps one of these quotes will validate what you are doing or sparks new ideas for you to consider. Here is a glimpse of what some of our students had to say: “…Talking through goals/expectations at the beginning of placement. Also, receiving feedback as soon as possible after an interaction helped me grow.” " My educators were extremely supportive! They would encourage me to practice my new skills as much as possible and provided great feedback. Their constructive feedback gave me confidence in interacting with clients and made me eager for the opportunity to improve. The welcoming and supportive environment they created made me excited to go to fieldwork a...