Top tips for teaching with service users and carers
Before…
- Get to know the service user or carer who you’ll be working with
- Set the scene about this part of the course, students’ experience, and discuss what students need to learn about at this stage
- Agree the format and the split of responsibilities
- Ask about any training or support needs
- Discuss confidentiality, whether there are any ‘off limits’ areas, and the possibility of the speaker knowing some of the students
- Pay close attention to details of directions, transport, and access needs
- Agree fees and expenses, and make preparations such as ordering cash and finding the relevant forms