Using the Halfway Evaluation to Plan
By the end of your halfway evaluation discussion it is important that your student has a clear understanding of what they 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 they 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.
I found the structure of the halfway and final marks extremely helpful in being able to understand what areas I needed to improve on for the 5 remaining weeks of my placement. - Student

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 (PDF, 161.4 KB) to help you get the most from the vignette