Focus on the learning and the results with follow. The bigger picture of learning in university and beyond. With Jodie Dakic

This is part 2 of my conversation with sports physiotherapist, physio educator and pelvic health researcher Jodie Dakic from Monash University Physiotherapy. We discuss the how you can reframe your approach to university and lifelong learning and the bigger picture of developing yourself professionally across your career. In this episode: 0:00 Why is this episode important? 2:15 Students are worried about assessments, educators want students to focus on their learning – Jodie’s perspectives 3:00 The ‘soft skills’ that can make or break you as a student and a professional. What else are you learning when you enrol in a course? 5:00 Are you learning for assessments or learning to become a professional? 6:08 What learning skills do you need to learn effectively at any level? 7:20 You need to practice if you want to practice physiotherapy! 9:00 Independent learning = trying to find information for yourself. Be a problem solver 11:00 It’s a small world. You are not invisible in your classroom and you are studying with your future colleagues and maybe your future boss! Practice professionalism and balance this with having fun. 15:35 If learning is the most important thing, then why do we have assessments? 18:15 How important are grades and marks in university? Let’s put things in perspective. 19:38 Personal development is a huge part of university learning – the importance of developing strategies for resilience and self-care 24:08 Make you own decisions about the importance of what you are learning and what you like – don’t get drawn into groupthink 26:20 What are the most important foundational knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist – active listening, really listen to a person and reflect on what they are saying. Adapt your style of communication to individuals 30:00 It’s not just the questions you ask but how you ask them 34:15 Final thoughts – get the foundations right now and have an amazing career later   This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Jodie’s academic profile:  https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/jodie-dakic Follow Jodie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JodieDakic Join the conversation in the YouTube comments or via social media @PerratonPhysio For a list of episodes, transcripts and associated blogs, visit perraton.physio/physiofoundations  Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked In. Do you have a topic you would like me to cover on the podcast? Email me: [email protected], or DM me on Twitter @lukeperraton