Guidance and support for learners begins at recruitment and selection stage. Prospective learners are interviewed and this combined with application information of prior knowledge, understanding and skills provides a firm foundation for the learner retention and achievement on their chosen programme. This allows me to have a greater understanding of the learner and their ability to succeed on the course. The recruitment and selection process involves a short presentation and role play task related to the industry This gives me the opportunity to see how well they interpret the handout and how well they interact with someone they have only just met, as performing treatments on external clients is an integral part of the course. …show more content…
The learners are also advised at this point of the guidance role that we as lecturers offer throughout their learning experience at the college. Therefore I agree with Gray et al (2000) who state that effective student guidance is integral to successful learning and achievement. When offering a supportive role to my learners I make myself available to them. Also giving them my email address and work room number helps students feel supported and it also helps my retention of students in the long term, as I have built up a good relationship with them.
3.2 Example of implementing college G&S policies
I am committed to supporting the college policies, maintain strong links between the student services to ensure that I provide support, guidance, building positive relationships throughout and my knowledge underpins my thinking and practice in guidance and support. Ayrshire College does not have a guidance and support policy but it is incorporated within the Inclusive Learning Procedure. I have referred learners to student services for PLSP assessment, involving their guidance lecturer by including them in the email.