Active learning in service delivery: An approach to initial clinical placements

In their first clinical placement and using an active learning approach, st udents provided an extension to existing service provision. Therapist-led t eams of six students carried out assessment, therapy and advice. Carefully structured preparation supervision and feedback enabled them to discover an d develop effective approaches for themselves, The learning experience and service provision were evaluated and modifications introduced over a three year period. Feedback from students and service users confirmed that the pr oject had provided both effective learning and a valuable contribution to t he local service.