New Educator Training

This training programme has been devised for new educators to support Cardiff University Occupational Therapy students on practice placement. This programme replaces the APPLE scheme which has now been discontinued by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

The training comprises of two parts. The first part consists of online learning materials which you will need to complete prior to attending the second part. The second part is a virtual event to consolidate what you have learnt from the online e-learning materials. The e-learning will need to be completed prior to attending this session.

This two-part training is based on the APPLE learning outcomes.

1. Describe their role and identify the attributes of an effective practice placement educator

2. Apply learning theories that are appropriate for adult and professional learners

3. Plan, implement and facilitate learning in the practice placement setting

4. Apply sound principles and judgement in the assessment of performance in the practice placement setting

5. Evaluate the learning experience

6. Reflect on experience and formulate action plans to improve future practice

Please read the following information carefully:

Part 1: Self-directed E-Learning modules. Each module has a reflective task at the end which you need to download, complete and have ready to share at the Part 2 session. You may also wish to take your own notes as you complete these E-Learning modules. The links to these modules are included below;

Module 1: Overview of Occupational Therapy Education at Cardiff (https://xerte.cardiff.ac.uk/play_13912)

Module 2: Placement Process. Factors to consider when taking a student on placement (https://xerte.cardiff.ac.uk/play_14120)

Module 3: Learning Styles. Different learning styles and how to support student's learning needs (https://xerte.cardiff.ac.uk/play_14257)

Module 4: Shaping the Learning Experience. Learning Contracts (https://xerte.cardiff.ac.uk/play_14354)

Part 2: This is an online session facilitated by a member of the occupational therapy academic practice education team. The online event will take place via Teams and the Teams link will be sent out nearer the time to those who have signed up.

Registration does NOT work on Internet Explorer - please use an alternative browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, to register for this course.

Please Note: attendance records are shared with relevant organisations (e.g. health boards/local authorities) for audit purposes. If you have any questions please contact HCAREOTPracEdu@cardiff.ac.uk.