A Framework for Understanding the Liaison Process

Abstract

This article reviews the main literature dealing with how links between classroom and practice teaching can be constructed. It briefly relates information about the liaison process which has been gleaned from several local studies and examines the placement personality which contributes to formulating an appropriate liaison role. Three types of placement emerge from the studies – namely fantastic, functional and failing placements. All these have different expectations of and space for the liaison process. By becoming aware of the placement style the liaison task can be made more acceptable and relevant to the supervisory pair.