Bridging the theory-practice gap

Authors

  • Gary Clapton
  • Maura Daly

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v17i3.631

Keywords:

<i>groupwork</i>, <i>practice teachers</i>, <i>lecturers</i>, <i>tutors</i>

Abstract

This paper recounts details of a project designed to enhance integration of student learning for practice, in particular it focuses on placement groupwork with students, evaluates an innovative approach to the use of placement tutors and suggests that there may be more productive ways of using the traditional time spent on placement liaison and visits.

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Published

2012-12-20

How to Cite

Clapton, G., & Daly, M. (2012). Bridging the theory-practice gap. Groupwork, 17(3), 60–75. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v17i3.631

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