The Learning From Practice Manual

ContentsWelcome!
About the author
Foreword by Dr Paul Stepney
Preface
Acknowledgements
Why a manual?
Who is it for?
How do I use it?

1. Introduction
Developing the next generation of practitioners
Developing a learning culture
Human capital
The importance of leadership
Changes in the context of learning
Broadening the focus
A note on terminology

2. Understanding learning
Introduction
Learning from practice
Patterns of adult learning
The organizational context of learning
Barriers to learning
Spurs to learning
Conclusion

3. Teaching and assessing values
Introduction
'Slippery' values
Tackling discrimination and oppression
Learning strategies
Assessing values
Conclusion

4. Reflective practice
Introduction
What is reflective practice?
Theorizing practice
Critically reflective practice
Affirming diversity
Developments in reflective practice
Promoting reflective practice
Barriers to reflective practice
Conclusion

5. Coaching, mentoring and supervision
Introduction
Coaching
Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring within supervision
Good practice in coaching and mentoring
Supervision
The role of the tutor
Techniques and tools
Checklist
Conclusion

6. Planning
Introduction
Practice learning
Planning for learning
Conclusion

7. Workload management
Introduction
Allocating workload
Managing a heavy workload
Conclusion

8. Evaluating practice
Introduction
Assessing learner performance
Methods of assessing performance
Meeting the challenge of learner assessment
Conclusion

9. Troubleshooting: dealing with difficulties
Introduction
Using support
Dealing with problems
Conclusion

10. Self-directed Learning
Developing self-directed learning
Achieving self-directed learning

Conclusion

Guide to further learning
Introduction
Recommended reading
Journals and periodicals
Training resources
Online learning options
Organizations and websites
Learn with Neil Thompson

References

Appendices
I The Positive and Negative Indicators Framework
II The Avenue Professional Development Programme
III Other Learning Resources by Neil Thompson
IV Connect with Neil on Social Media