What next?
Involving service users and carers can be an exciting and realistic approach to engaging with students. Sometimes you would be thinking about a speaker for a particular topic. You may also be seeking to build up long term relationships with groups who may get involved in a range of activities.
So how can you get service users & carers involved in your module? This section concentrates on involving people in teaching sessions.
Initial Contact
Learning outcomes - what do you and your students need?
Negotiation
Frequently Asked Questions
Video interviews cover:
Points of contact: how do I approach someone?
How do I know I've got the right person?
Would I be involved in planning the session with them?
Tutors' responsibilities for making the sessions work well
How can staff help people to prepare for a session and how will I know what they are going to say?
What guidance and information do people need to help them to prepare?