By the end of your halfway evaluation discussion it is important that your student has a clear understanding of what he can do to further improve. Consider, "Where to from here?" at several points in your conversation. The following ideas may be helpful:

• Refer back to the associated learning objective for each domain. Summarise where you think your student is at.
   
• Brainstorm specific ideas/actions/learning opportunities that might address any concerns you have identified or may further enhance emerging skills. Pay particular attention to any items you have rated as I/O.
   
• Note any actions you need to follow through on. Suggest that your student records ideas and actions he will need to follow up.
   
• Recap and emphasise key points you have covered using the summary feedback section.
   
• Encourage your student to develop a plan for the remainder of the practice placement. Some learning goals may even extend beyond this period. You both should be clear about any actions you have agreed to undertake.
   

View a vignette of a practice educator using the halfway evaluation to plan.

Notice how both the student and practice educator come away with a clear sense of 'where to from here?'.
It runs approximately 3 minutes.
Use the activity sheet to help you get the most from the vignette

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