This unit has a focus on an advanced understanding of human encounter through critical reflection and reflexive practice. Trauma, the issues of culture in its many meanings, diversity in its many forms, power in the supervisory relationship, and other power dynamics (e.g., institutional) are explored to enable effective supervision. This unit requires each student to log 10 hours as a supervisor in training. Each student will receive 3 hours of supervision provided by a UD recommended Professional Supervisor.
Unit code: PS8014Z
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. | Apply understanding of culture and inclusion in supervisory practice. |
| 2. | Reflect critically on power dynamics in professional supervision. |
| 3. | Demonstrate critical reflection and reflective practice in relation to professional supervision. |
| 4. | Apply knowledge and understanding of supervisory processes and practices to professionally supervise groups and individuals, including supervising online. |
| 5. | Evaluate with reference to contemporary literature, and denominational context where relevant, a range of supervision case studies and strategies to address the issues raised. |
Prohibited Combination: PS8114M Inclusion, Power and Culture in 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) | Students will identify and investigate a problem in a particular case example (situation), examine potential solutions and recommend effective interventions using supporting evidence. |
1000 | 20.0 | |||||
| Skill Demonstration - Assessment in the Room | 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 | |||||
Variant 2 | ||||||||
| Report - Research Project | Students will consolidate their learning and professional practice through a research project. |
6000 | 100.0 | |||||
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 10 Oct, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-10-10 11:15:25 +1100