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Developing skills in teaching and educationThe educational roleSkills in clinical education must be learned like everything else in clinical practice. Years of experience in clinicalpractice alone do not necessarily make you a good teacher of clinical skills.Clinical supervisors should be actively seekingto improve their knowledge and skillssurrounding:• principles of adult learning;• current evidence in clinical education;• delivering effective presentations;• benefits of blended learning;• providing constructive feedback;• facilitating reflective practice and clinical reasoning;• utilising broad based evidence to inform practice.Skills and knowledge can be obtained throughblended learning methods including:• self-directed learning;• sharing of information and resources;• review of literature in a group formatsuch as a journal club;• online learning packages;• participation in simulated learning environments;• attending face-to-face courses in clinical supervisionand education.Reflective practiceWhat teaching skills do I bring to my educational role in clinical supervision?How familiar am I with principles of adult learning and effective teaching?How can I ensure that I continually improve in my educational role and keep focused on the learner’s needs ratherthan what I want to say?FIRST EDITIONHETI The Superguide39