BA (Hons) in SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE
PRACTICE
EDUCATOR HANDBOOK
Introduction
Definition of social care
Principles and Structure
Aims of practical placement
Learning outcomes of practical placement
How to achieve the learning outcomes?
Activities for aiding in achieving learning outcomes
Practical placement
Main partners involved in process of placement
Responsibilities and roles of TUD Tallaght in context of practical placements
a) Supporting the Students for Securing Practice Placement
b) Relationship building among the TUD Tallaght Campus and Practice Agency
c) Health and Safety Policies and Process
Role and Responsibilities of Team of Practice Placement
Role and Responsibilities of /Practice Educator/ Practice Placement Agency
Role and Responsibilities of Student
Student Conduct
Practice Educator Placement, Documentation and Process of Assessment
Supervision & Assessment Guidelines
Supervision
Supervision Meetings
The Role of Practice Educator
For Practice Educators – how achieve the successful placement
Role of Academic Tutor
Assessment of the Practice Placement
Practice Placement Policy and Process
Where Placement Practice Educator has issues about the student
Where student has issues or experience any problems
Attendance
Social Media
Appendices (Documentation)
Appendix A: Form of Placement Contract
Appendix B: Form of Personal Declaration
Appendix C: Learning Plan
Appendix D: Templates of Supervision Meeting
Appendix E: First Tripartite Meeting
Appendix F: Second Tripartite Meeting
Appendix G: Learning Support Plan
Appendix H: Timesheets
Appendix I: Form of Absence on Placement
Appendix: Form of Request for Leave on Placement
Appendix J: Form of Practice Educator Placement Assessment