Learning Support

Praxis is committed to walking alongside you as you go on this new journey of learning and personal development. You will have the following people to support and challenge you along the way!

 

Course Co-ordinator

As well as organising your course timetable, your course co-ordinator is also responsible for keeping an overview of your study year, they will check that your agency and mentoring arrangements are working out. In the second half of the year they will begin to discuss your plans for the following year, and help you to work towards them

 

Supervisor

Each student is required to find a supervisor for the year:

Your supervisor is a person who will help you to process what is happening for you on the course. It is important that your supervisor is someone that you trust and feel able to talk with them about any area of your life. They will also help you process your Reflection on Practice hours by getting you to journal the practical work you do. You need to take responsibility for meeting with your supervisor every 2-3 weeks. They are usually not from your agency.

You normally select your own supervisor for the year, however your choice needs to be approved by your course co-ordinator. Guidelines for choosing a supervisor are available from Praxis, if you are stuck, we can usually recommend someone in your area.

 

Agency Rep

This is your boss! They will oversee the practical component of your youth or community work in your agency. We will ask you to enter into a formal agreement with your agency during your years of training with Praxis. Whether they are paying you or not, your agency is obliged to meet the normal obligations of an employer, especially with regard to your safety, supervision and support in your role with them.

 

Counsellor

At the start of the year you will be given contact details for a counsellor (see inside front cover). This person has agreed to be available to students in your area. If you choose to, you can access help from them directly without having to go through your course co-ordinator, your supervisor, or your agency.

 

Faith Community /Church

This is a vital part of your own spiritual growth. You are also strongly encouraged to maintain a close and accountable relationship with your own church, keep them informed about what you are doing, and get them praying for you.