Supervised fieldwork experiences form an integral part of the educational programme and are a continuous process. They are directed towards the acquiring of critical thinking abilities and skills, and maximising the personal and professional growth of the student. The fieldwork experiences continuum have four distinct levels. The first two emphasise experiential learning as opposed to performance. The subsequent two levels emphasise the application and consistent integration of the academically acquired knowledge. The interspersing of the fieldwork experiences in didactic teaching and fieldwork objectives are discussed.
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