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Peer Assisted Learning Resource Pack A guide for Practice Educators London Cluster Placements Team January 2012 Welcome to the London Cluster Peer Assisted Learning Resource Pack This resource pack has been developed by the London Cluster Placements Team to support Practice Educators to incorporate peer assisted learning activities into clinical placements offered to dietetic students. It is anticipated that Practice Educators will select the most relevant activities to support the stage of the student’s placement, the student’s key areas for skill development and the resources available in their clinical setting. It is also anticipated that activities will be adapted to meet specific student or service requirements. If you are accessing this pack electronically, you can navigate to a specific section from the contents page by hovering over the page number with your mouse, pressing Ctrl and then pressing the left click on your mouse. If you have any queries about the resources in this pack, please contact a member of the London Cluster Placements Team on either: dietetics@londonmet.ac.uk or dietetics@kcl.ac.uk Contents Contents 2 1. Introduction 4 1.1. Introduction to Peer Assisted learning (PAL) 4 1.2. Using PAL for dietetic placements learning activities 4 1.3. Essential components to a successful PAL activity 5 1.3.1. Planning 5 1.3.2. Facilitated debrief sessions 6 1.3.3. Feedback 7 Peer feedback 7 Supervisor feedback 7 1.3.4. Using PAL activities as evidence towards assessment 8 1.4. Frequently asked questions 8 1.4.1. Supporting students who are not getting on with each other 8 1.4.2. Supporting students who are progressing at different rates 9 2. Induction 10 2.1. Expectations and Orientation 10 2.2. Policies and procedures 11 2.3. Role of the Dietitian/ Dietetic Assistant 11 2.4. Meal Production Activity 12 2.5. Meal Service Activity 13 2.6. Ward Orientation 13 2.7. Dietetic Shadowing 15 2.8. Doctor and Nurse Observation activity 17 3