'Developing Practice Learning: The Practice Teacher's Perspective'

Abstract

This article presents a detailed study of the management, training and support of practice teachers in one Area Health & Social Services Board in Northern Ireland. The article highlights the major strengths of practice teaching in Northern Ireland, including the high percentages of staff holding the Practice Teachers Award. The study, however, identifies similar problems to other parts of the UK in relation to practice teaching turnover and workload easement. Through exploring the perceptions of practice teachers the article provides an analysis of these problems, and identifies the main ingredients of a comprehensive strategy for improving and developing practice learning. It is argued that the recommendations, arising from the study, are also applicable to other agencies seeking to develop the organisational and professional conditions essential for delivering high quality practice learning.

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