Practising Award for Clinical Field Supervisors

Students and new graduates have the opportunity to nominate a field educator who has had a significant impact on their learning experience. If you have worked with someone who provided exceptional support and inspiration during your placement, now is your chance to acknowledge their contribution!

The Practising Award for Clinical Field Supervisor’s Award recognises those who create a positive and supportive learning environment, help students grow in confidence, provide valuable and constructive feedback and show professionalism and integrity. 

The clinical directors from the three NZSTA-accredited programmes provide this award in partnership.

Value: The award is valued at $900. This award may be shared across multiple winners.

 Selection Criteria:

To be eligible, the field educator you are nominating should:

Create a positive and supportive learning environment

• Make students feel welcomed, valued, and included.
• Show patience, kindness, and respect for different learning styles.
• Be approachable and easy to speak with.

Help students grow in confidence and skills

• Challenge students in ways that help them learn without feeling overwhelmed.
• Give clear explanations and guidance.
• Provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Provide valuable and constructive feedback

• Give regular, specific, and helpful feedback to help students improve.
• Balance praise with suggestions for growth.
• Encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.

Show professionalism and integrity

• Lead by example in upholding professional and ethical standards.
• Treat clients, whānau, and colleagues with respect.
• Embed the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through culturally responsive practice.

Be a current NZSTA member

Nominees must be members of the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association. (This can be ascertained following the nomination by the NZSTA secretariat).

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