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Published on: September 27, 2020

Maximising learning through effective supervision.

Joy Rudland1, Warwick Bagg, Stephen Child

  • 1Faculty Education Unit, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. joy.rudland@otago.ac.nz

The New Zealand Medical Journal
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Supervisors are crucial for maximizing learning in novice practitioners. This article provides practical guidance on clinical supervision roles, challenges, and support strategies for educators.

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Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
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Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Clinical supervision is vital for novice practitioner learning.
  • Supervisors play a key educational role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of clinical supervision.
  • To define supervisor roles and tasks.
  • To discuss challenges and support for supervisors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research.
  • Pragmatic and practical focus.

Main Results:

  • Supervisors significantly impact learning outcomes.
  • Effective supervision involves specific roles and tasks.
  • Addressing supervision challenges requires targeted support.

Conclusions:

  • Supervisors are essential educational leaders.
  • Practical strategies can enhance supervisory effectiveness.
  • Supporting supervisors is key to successful practitioner development.