Interactive development programme for health and social care workers with a role in facilitating learning in the workplace.
How to access the Facilitation of Learning programme
The NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Facilitation of Learning programme is a blend of self-directed and facilitated learning. If you would like further information about how to access interactive workshops for this programme, please contact n&mpracticeeducation@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Introduction
Welcome to the NHS Education for Scotland Facilitation of Learning Programme. This programme aims to support health and social care workers with a role in facilitating learning in the workplace. Its purpose is to support the development of knowledge and skills in relation to the design and delivery of education and training and is relevant for both clinical and non-clinical roles. The programme introduces learning theories and education principles that should be considered when supporting adult learning and development. It supports an evidenced based approach to a variety of education roles, including preceptorship, practice and professional supervision and patient education.
As with all aspects of practice, facilitation of learning should be underpinned by a Trauma-informed approach, particularly when working with technology enhanced learning environments. Educators should ensure they have undertaken the appropriate level of training for their role and apply the relevant knowledge to their education practice. Details can be accessed via the National trauma training programme.
Programme structure
This is a blended learning programme consisting of two parts:
- Completion of Units 1- 4 of the NES Facilitation of Learning programme (approx. 8hrs) accessed via TURAS Learn.
- Interactive workshops, either online or in-person (approx. 11 hours), arranged by your local facilitator.
The four online learning units are:
Unit 1: Introduction to interprofessional education and adult learning theory
Unit 2: Principles of effective facilitation of group learning
Unit 3: Developing aims and outcomes to support learning
Unit 4: Explore the purpose of feedback and evaluation to support the facilitation of learning
Recording your learning
Electronic portfolios are a convenient way to record and share evidence of your learning and development to maintain your registration and inform your annual appraisal. As a health professional in Scotland, you can register for the TURAS Professional Portfolio to generate, record, reflect on and share evidence of your learning and continuous professional development (CPD).
Disclaimer
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The Facilitation of learning toolkit is an evidence-based resource which has been developed to support experienced educators deliver this programme. Facilitators of the workshops are responsible for quality assuring any amendment of the content and the delivery.
Additional resources to support teaching and learning in practice can be accessed below:
Guidance for Education
Quality Improvement Zone
Equality & Diversity Zone