Susan Ryan

Developing reasoning skills

This chapter covers: clinical reasoning processes; inductive and deductive reasoning; frameworks and perspectives of practice; narrative framing and case stories; clinical reasoning and Occupational Therapy: the therapist with the three-track mind.

The context of fieldwork

This chapter covers: types of settings for fieldwork education; constituents of a placement; use of non-traditional fieldwork placements; elective placements.

The first few days

This chapter covers: matters relating to your accommodation while on placement; the induction programme; the first meeting with your fieldwork educator; the fieldwork setting as a context for learning; learning logs and learning contracts; early work with clients.

Setting the scene: expectations of you and others

This chapter covers: the placement as a context for both learning and service delivery; expectations of the placement and the fieldwork educator; expectations of the university; your responsibilities in preparing for the placement; clients’ rights and needs.

Allocation of placements

This chapter covers: the management of fieldwork education; the fieldwork placement prospectus; the allocation of fieldwork placements; students with special needs

Practising as a professional

This chapter covers: the concept of professionalism; professional judgement, including ethical and legal reasoning; professional socialization and professional development.

Evaluating the fieldwork experience

This chapter covers: self evaluation of the fieldwork experience; informal evaluation with peers; formal debriefing at the university.

Becoming a reflective learner

This chapter covers: reflection as a process of learning; models of reflection; strategies for developing reflective thinking; the context of reflective learning

The fieldwork curriculum

This chapter covers: fieldwork as a component of the total educational programme; structure of fieldwork placements; practice settings.

What is fieldwork education

This chapter covers: definitions of fieldwork education, supervision and professional education; world and national professional requirements; the purpose of fieldwork education.