Please provide a narrative supporting statement of why the nominee is deserving of the OUTSTANDING FIELDWORK EDUCATOR AWARD for supervising OT/OTA students. In this statement, please use the following selection criteria as a guide for your response:
• Takes initiative to update knowledge concerning best-practice standards of the profession through self-study, and/or attendance at workshops, seminars, etc.
• Acts as a positive role model for students, demonstrating competency in area of expertise and application of research evidence to occupation-based and client centered-practice.
• Communicates effectively with students at varying levels of experience and adapts his/her leadership style to meet student needs.
• Takes initiative to acquire new knowledge of teaching/mentoring strategies and consistently applies information to fieldwork education of occupational therapy students.
• Consistently takes students throughout the year (desired, but not required)