Creating a learning plan was a challenging task for me. Having challenged my third year practicum, I missed out on some practice in identifying attainable and timely goals. The initial version of my learning plan was very vague, which made it more difficult for me to focus on specific tasks during the first half of my placement. However, at the midpoint meeting, my supervisor and I reviewed my learning plan and made key changes that ultimately helped me focus my learning experience. In this paper I will reflect on and discuss my initial learning plan and address the changes that need to be made to insure my success during my practicum. I will also address each reviewed goal and discuss my key learning, strengths and challenges. Finally, I will reflect on my future career aspirations and how they have been influenced by my 410A practicum at the Esquimalt Neighbourhood House and throughout my BCYC education.
Reviewing my Learning Plan
My Initial Learning Plan At the start of my practicum, I decided to set goals based on the programs that I would be observing and helping with. There were two main programs. One was a weekly Playgroup located at the Esquimalt Recreations Centre for parents and children not yet in school. This program is offered to anyone …show more content…
As mentioned above, being part of a team has been very empowering as a student and practitioner. I was able to eventually clearly identify my role in the team and understand each member’s expectations of my role. Because of this clarity in roles and feeling of empowerment I was able to confidently interact with and help participant and clients. For me, this became more noticeable once I started confidentially directing or referring clients towards community resources and building trust through follows