This module incorporates three inter-related learning strategies. The three day long workshops will used for the consideration of the theory and practice of Supervision in the helping professions and the context in which this takes place. The workshops will consist of short lectures, discussions, case studies and dyadic/triad skills practice. The tutorials will allow discussion of the individual research that students are undertaking to prepare their essay and support for study skill development. The independent study will allow reading around selected topics, critical analysis, data collection, skills development and reflection for the essay.

This module explores Supervision in the helping professions in relation to theory and practice. Students will consider different models of supervision (e.g. peer, group, one-to-one) and the phases of the developmental relationship, along with assessing the needs and level of the *mentor/coach and implication for supervision (* and other helping professions e.g. youth and community). Students will discuss functions and characteristics of effective supervision and the cultural dynamics that supervision operates within. The module will include looking at the notion of power within supervision and the organisational context of the supervisory relationship.

An essay of 2,000 words weighted at 100% reflecting on supervision theory and practice in context demonstrating [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3]

Hawkins P & Shohet R (2000) Supervision in the Helping Professions: An individual, group and organizational approach. 2nd Edition. Open University Press, Philadelphia

Pritchard J (1995) Good practice in supervision : statutory and voluntary organisations. Jessica Kingsley, London

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