Reflection on Strengths and Weaknesses as a Practice Educator

Reflection 1
REFLECTION
By (Student’s Name)
Student’s Name
College
Course
Date

Reflection 2
REFLECTION
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
1: Reflective Report.........................................................................................................................3
A. Appraising Strengths and Weaknesses....................................................................................3
B. Importance of Developing Skills.............................................................................................3
C. Critical Reflection...................................................................................................................5
Conclusion/Summary......................................................................................................................8
References........................................................................................................................................8

Reflection 3
REFLECTION
Introduction
In this paper, I will be reflecting on my strengths and weaknesses as PED and the need to
develop the desired skills required for my improvement. I will also consider how possession of
such skills will enhance my personal effectiveness as a PEd and improve the learning and
development of my students.
1: Reflective Report
A. Appraising Strengths and Weaknesses
As a Practice Educator (PEd), I have always engaged a multi-faceted role including being
a leader, role model, teacher, coach, mentor, assessor and with the responsibility of making sure
clinical supervision, leadership and a learner (student paramedic) in the practice-oriented
education environment. My work as a PEd requires me to be a supportive, a facilitative leader to
learners, inspiring students to grow as well as bridge the gap between the practice and theory
learned in class to real-world aspects of practice in ambulance services. Thus, my role as PEd
remains a mixture of supervising, role modelling, teaching and supporting. This forms a vital
aspect in making sure learners gain from experiences of learning on offer during placements.
B. Importance of Developing Skills
My main strength lies in my ability to effectively facilitate learning. I have identified this
quality as a key determinant of an excellent PEd by encouraging learning of students on
placement. I am able to correctly recognize the different styles of learning, provide opportunities