Advanced theoretical and practical sessions, case studies, ‘fishbowl’ videos, scenarios and practice in small groups of both individual and group supervision will support the exploration of more ethically challenging supervisory situations. There is a special focus on group supervision and the supervision of diverse groups. This unit requires each student to log 10 hours as a group supervisor in training. Additionally, the students will receive at least 4 hours of group supervision provided by a UD recognised professional supervisor.
Unit code: PS9017Z
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. | Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of supervisory processes and practice in individual and group supervisory contexts |
| 2. | Reflect critically on complex situations in supervision and articulate integrated responses |
| 3. | Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of psychodynamics in effective supervision |
| 4. | Demonstrate capacity to evaluate and reflect upon own work as supervisor |
| 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 | 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% (1000 words) 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 11:14:23 +1100