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E-Learning for Clinical Teachers

This area is about how you work with trainees to facilitate their learning.

The effective supervisor	The excellent supervisor also
Has up-to-date knowledge and/or skills Provides direct guidance on clinical work where appropriate Has effective supervisory conversational skills Plans learning and teaching episodes Uses a range of appropriate teaching interventions in the clinical setting Facilitates a wide variety of learning opportunities Helps the trainee develop an ability for self-directed learning Allows the trainee to make contributions to clinical practice of graduated value and importance commensurate with their competence Use technology enhance learning where appropriate e.g. simulation Encourage access to formal learning opportunities e.g. study days	Demonstrates exemplary subject knowledge or skills Understands and can apply theoretical frameworks to their practice Is involved with curriculum development beyond the supervisory relationship Works with the department and/or provider to ensure a wide-range fo learning opportunities is available e.g. simulation facilities, courses

The effective supervisor

The excellent supervisor also

Has up-to-date knowledge and/or skills
Provides direct guidance on clinical work where appropriate
Has effective supervisory conversational skills
Plans learning and teaching episodes
Uses a range of appropriate teaching interventions in the clinical setting
Facilitates a wide variety of learning opportunities
Helps the trainee develop an ability for self-directed learning
Allows the trainee to make contributions to clinical practice of graduated value and importance commensurate with their competence
Use technology enhance learning where appropriate e.g. simulation
Encourage access to formal learning opportunities e.g. study days

Demonstrates exemplary subject knowledge or skills
Understands and can apply theoretical frameworks to their practice
Is involved with curriculum development beyond the supervisory relationship
Works with the department and/or provider to ensure a wide-range fo learning opportunities is available e.g. simulation facilities, courses

Examples of relevant evidence
Courses attended or programmes undertaken, including face to face and online learning PMETB survey results Other feedback from trainees Details of learning programmes, study schedules, and timetables for trainees Feedback from colleagues Evidence of recent initiatives to enhance the provision of learning opportunities