An essential part of the learning process is for students to be able to make application of their newly acquired knowledge and skills. Instructors need to make application of course content in sequential ways that assist students toward their career development. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
Comment on Francisco Gonzalez's post: Its important to note that students should be journaling their progress, as to know if the sites are giving them the best experience, and how the sites are doing as a whole.
Comment on Renita Cash's post: As the students are engaing in internship activities , its so important to assure the team is allowing them to be fairly and adequately trained with additional time from upper staff that can assist them and answer any questions to help them succeed.
Comment on Georgiana Bougher's post: As the students emerge and exit the internship there should be adequate follow up and feed back to assure the sites are giving the student the utmost learning opportunities.
Comment on Michael Mitchell's post:
I believe the most important aspect of the internship process is allowing the student to have opportunities to show their skill and assist them in developing both professionally and personally to be a good canidate for employment.
Students should be able to see the value of service learning as in comes hand in hand with career development.
It's important to make sure when evaluating students what their takeaway was from what they've learned. Experiences and application of what they've learned and gained should help determine if the students made an effort.
Students are able to see the value of service learning as they try to make a direct connection with their career choices, thus reinforcing and building their confidence, as well as helping them discover their personal branding.
A takeaway from the service learning course I found interesting was how to keep the students engaged in their community. It helps students tie together the impact facilities and hospitals have in the community and how their involvement makes a difference.
The faculty should evaluate the intern's journal and reflections can help with changes to curriculum to improve the internship experience.
The supervisor should advise students before they start the internship about their responsibilities. They should also visit interns at the internship site.
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