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Virtual work settings

In this video, learners explain the concept of the virtual nursery to explore the world of work. As you watch, consider how you would adopt the approach for other work settings.

 

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The virtual work setting is a workplace simulation that gives learners an opportunity to practise interpersonal and communication skills in a safe environment. Learners have an opportunity to experiment with new behaviours in a work role and receive feedback.

 

Use it with learners to:

 
  • explore job roles and organisational structure
  • practise communication and employability skills including customer care and enterprise
  • develop knowledge of professional practice
  • carry out assessments and devise care plans.
 

Use it to develop your own practice

 
  • Which virtual work settings would you explore using this approach?
  • What are the key learning outcomes you wish to achieve?
  • What value would extended role play and simulation activities add to the learning?
  • How would you work with your colleagues to design a virtual work environment?
  • Which strategies would you employ to encourage learners to explore the relationship between policy and workplace practice?
 

Next steps

 

Look through the guidance, activities and related resources to produce customised materials for your learners. Explore the Case study toolkit for information on identifying learning outcomes.