This unit deepens the theory and practice introduced in PS8011Z Foundations of Professional Supervision with a particular focus on group supervision. Supervisor led and peer led group supervision will be the focus of this unit. Elements include critical reflection, reflexive engagement, active listening, theological and spiritual reflection, case studies and evaluation, and developing feedback and intervention skills in relation to groups, group supervision and peer led processes. Key aspects of psychodynamics in the context of group supervision are introduced. Regular personal reflective practice is recommended to support role-based engagement. Supervision of groups is a focus of the experiential learning. This unit requires each student to log 10 hours as a supervisor in training. Additionally, the student peer groups will receive at least 3 hours of group supervision provided by a UD recognised Supervisor.
Unit code: PS8013Z
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Professional Supervision
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: School of Professional Practice - Professional Supervision
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critique techniques of group supervision in an experiential learning setting |
| 2. | Reflect critically on group dynamics in group supervision and peer led supervision |
| 3. | Critically reflect on the dynamics of peer group and supervisory led groups |
| 4. | Evaluate with reference to contemporary literature a range of different approaches to group supervision in groups using a range of supervision case studies and strategies to address the issues raised. |
| 5. | Apply a framework for active enquiry to analyse group supervisory problems or issues in order to evaluate options and techniques in group supervision. |
Prohibited combination: PS8113M Where Two or More Gather: Group Supervision for Spiritual Directors
All teaching material pre-recorded. Students to engage with material before class. 22 hours face to face engagement: 4 hours tutorial, 4 hours application, 12 hours practicum, 12 hours peer practicum sessions.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variant 1 | ||||||||
| Case Study - Case Study; Verbatim (same criteria) | An evaluation of a case study provided to the student with focus on culture and power dynamics. |
1000 | 20.0 | |||||
| Skill Demonstration - Assessment in the Room OR Critical Review | Assessment in the Room: A. Supervision in the room 30% (equiv 1500) Student practitioners will be assessed in real time as they take up their role as a professional supervisor. Student-to-student critique is integrated into this task. B. Critical Reflection 15% (write 1000) Students will critically reflect on one specific issue that was brought to their attention throughout the assessment-in-the-room experience Critical Review: 45% (2500 words) Students will design and undertake a critical review of the role and experience of professional supervisor. |
2500 | 45.0 | |||||
| Essay - Essay; Poster/Presentation; Integrated project; Reflective Learning Journal (same rubric and criteria) | Students will draw together the learning of the unit and focus on integrating experience with theory. The processes and practices required to professionally supervise will be critiqued with particular attention given to supervisory context. |
2500 | 35.0 | |||||
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 10 Oct, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-10-10 11:14:12 +1100