Important Individual Learner

As a Therapist planning to teach, I would be actively looking for ways to help my learner, I also would apply critical thinking, using my logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of my individual learner by identifying any problems they may have and deal with them effectively or maybe offer an alternative solution this could be done in a form of a meeting. But always consider my decision on relative costs and benefits of potential actions I take and too choose the most appropriate one.

Try and keep a good rapport with each other, understanding each other’s responsibilities and to provide support and assistance when required, working together effectively helps the business. Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Monitoring/Assessing performance of myself, my learner, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Communication:

In order for me to run a successful business as a therapist there must be good communication not only with my learner but also with my colleagues, in order to identify the learner’s requirements and to maintain workplace records. Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Verbal communications is important by sending and receiving the information to the learner. Clarity of speech and to carefully choose words to convey intent in a clear, concise and tactful manner. Making sure the learner heard and understood

Non Verbal communication, be aware of my body language towards my learner as may be exhibited by gesture, posture and facial expressions as this can show how a person is feeling and their emotional state of mind. Listening: Exercise effective listening skills is a major role of the therapist. To focus on what is being said and the manner in which it is said. Evaluating the learners needs. Maintaining good eye contact and allow them to speak and complete sentences can enhance skills. When listening, it is equally important for the therapist to clarify information received from the learner and colleagues to ensure that messages have been understood correctly.

Written communication with my learner is vital to ensure we keep accurate and up to date records whether computer based or handwritten. Communication with the learner & client should be dated, a time of the treatment should be recorded and with any action required. This will ensure continuity of operations in the workplace. Time management: Time is a key issue for me, my learner and my colleagues It is important that the therapist and learner be aware of the policies in order to encourage the client’s return to the business. The learner and therapist are required to perform a skill to the required standard expected by the establishment and the industry. Effective ways of monitoring are:

Examining the workplace practices regarding hygiene, attitude, behaviour and punctuality Avoiding Complacency
Continually updating skills and knowledge
Distributing client satisfaction questionnaires
Client suggestion box
Implementing changes recommended by clients/ colleagues where necessary Keep to appointment times
Perform treatment in a commercially accepted time
When the learner and therapist is actively aware of the work practices and is implementing these practices at all time, he/she is safeguarding the precious resources of the establishment and ultimately their own security of employment.