Main description:

This bestselling textbook introduces the theories, evidence and research that define supervision, mentoring, learning and student assessment in healthcare today. It combines an evidence-based approach that supports critical analysis with a sharp focus on how to provide effective supervision in everyday practice.

Key features of the book include:

Online resources, including a video from the author, a test yourself glossary and free SAGE journal articles to support you during your mentorship course and in practice
Example templates for you to use with students, such as learning contracts, lesson plans and professional development plans.
Activities and reflection points which enhance your understanding and help you to develop your own approach to mentoring.

Interprofessional in its scope, with reference to both the NMC and HCPC, it is essential reading for anyone taking on a supervisory, mentoring role across nursing, midwifery, social care and the allied health professions.

Contents:

Effective Supervision of Practice Learning and Mentoring
How Learners Learn
Facilitating Learning
Healthcare Settings as Effective Learning Environments
Practice Supervisors' Leadership through Evidence-Based Practice and Practice Development
Assessing the Learner's Competence and Knowledge Base
Managing Student Assessment, Associated Challenges and Accountability
Supervision and Assessment of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery Students
Evaluating Practice Supervision, and Continuing Professional Development for Practice Supervisors