Top tips for teaching with service users and carers
Before...
During…
- Help people to feel part of the scenery, feel like an equal, and feel valued
- Remember that developing communication skills and thinking about the context can all be part of students’ learning
- Maintain a respectful atmosphere in the classroom
- It’s OK to challenge and have robust discussion with service users, while recognising and respecting their experiences
- If necessary, move discussion on from concentrating on bad experiences
- When facilitating, keep an eye on the ‘vibes’ and non-verbal communication
- As trust builds, you become more like colleagues Have fun and keep learning – this can be a great teaching experience!