Engaging with critical praxis as the primary theoretical modality, advanced theoretical and practical sessions, case studies, personal scenarios and group work will support the exploration of more challenging professional situations. A range of advanced techniques will become familiar including theoretical input and practice in the psychodynamics of parallel process, transference, countertransference and resistance. This unit will equip candidates to interrogate the system dynamics of their role and develop deeper critical contextual understanding.
Unit code: PS9015Z
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
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 critical praxis as core to supervisory practice; |
| 2. | Reflect critically on psychodynamic elements present in supervisory practice; |
| 3. | Apply critical understanding of applied theoretical models in relation to 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, a range of supervision case studies and strategies to address the issues raised. |
All teaching material pre-recorded. Students to engage with material before class. 22 hours face to face engagement; 5 hours tutorial, 5 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 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 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 11:15:41 +1100