Description
Book Synopsis"A really positive and timely text, which contributes to the evidence base and prepares and supports the health and social care student for the challenges of the modern workplace. I highly recommend it."British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, May 2011
"This book is clear, concise and makes for easy reading throughout ... It provides some great tips on learning within a work environment in addition to an excellent chapter on learning styles that any student could benefit from. The book is bursting with helpful knowledge on formulating action plans, working with mentors, personal development plans and the importance of career planning â Its concepts are useable and applicable to all student nurses."
Laura Carter, Student Nurse, Kingston University, UK
"A good, comprehensive addition to any student nurses collection! The book is laid out in a clear, logical manner which is easy to read whilst covering the most important points ... [It will be] particularl
Table of Contents
Part 1: Introducing work based learning-how does learning happen in the workplace?
What is work based learning?
How does learning happen in the workplace?
How does your learning style affect your ability to learn in the workplace?
Part 2: How do you demonstrate learning in the workplace?
How does reflection help to support workplace learning?
How do you develop as a reflective learner?
How do you use learning contracts and action plans to demonstrate learning in the workplace?
How do you use personal development planning to demonstrate learning in the workplace?
Part 3: The benefits and challenges of learning in the workplace and future career development planning
What are the benefits and challenges of WBL for your employer?
Career planning for the future-where to from here?
