Learning the rules of the game: how health and social care students learn to learn

Creating a sense of belonging using the alliance formed between students and practice supervisors using contemporary pedagogy may be a way forward to reduce anxiety and pave the way to registration. An appreciation of the pedagogy of practice learning can help academics and practice supervisors to support students in translating practice experiences into meaningful learning. Careful scaffolding of support from expert ‘others’ is required to enhance the translation of learning into practice, and this should commence during preparation for practice sessions in university settings.