title: Maximising learning through effective supervision.
abstract: This article targets supervisors and their important role in maximising learning of novice practitioners. The article draws on current research to highlight the importance of clinical supervision and the roles and tasks of the supervisor. Some of the challenges of supervision and how the supervisor can be supported are also discussed. The article has a pragmatic and practical focus to assist the supervisor in one of the most important, challenging but rewarding educational roles.
authors.affiliation: Faculty Education Unit, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. joy.rudland@otago.ac.nz
authors.forename: Joy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rudland
authors.forename: Warwick
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bagg
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Child
authors.forename: Wayne
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: de Beer
authors.forename: Wayne
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hazell
authors.forename: Phillippa
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Poole
authors.forename: Dale
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sheehan
authors.forename: Tim J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Wilkinson
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004282:Documentation; D005246:Feedback; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D007858:Learning; D008611:Mentors; D011340:Problem Solving; D012380:Role