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When it comes to students expressing themselves why it is nearly always the Maltese or the English that speak? Is it because of the language? Maybe if it is so, is the language a barrier, a part of the fear and anxiety that the students have when they are allocated to a new placement?
The students all had nearly the same concern with regards to their placements and assessments. The different methods of assessments used by participants were discussed and students who are assessed by a pass/fail system said that it is not fair that they are assessed this way. On the other hand the students who had a grading system commented that mentors may have different opinions about the student and they may do not grade the student properly.
As a mentor I must assure that the students in my care be assed properly and be given all the care they need to be made to feel at ease in the placement so that together the student and the mentor will provide excellent practise. I must keep on going assessing myself and updating myself in my speciality as this reflects in my mentoring. Various assessment tools were discussed with the preparation of a final mentor’s tool.
On a note of socializing I thank British Alexis as she is really taking care of us. She showed us around Brent Cross shopping centre were we spent a couple of hours shopping and really enjoyed it. In the evening went to have dinner in Covent Garden. I have been there before a long time ago and was amazed by the continental look it now has...the pedestrian area.. the wine bars and cafés. Finished the evening in an Italian Restaurant...Good food, good fun....good company!
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