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Study Course Description

Supervisor's Personal Qualities

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_133
Branch of Science
Educational sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

To create an opportunity for Master's students to develop professional competencies related to student's personality qualities: empathy, self-awareness and self-reflection, awareness and presence, stress management and self-regulation skills to recognise and prevent the risk of burnout.

Preliminary Knowledge

Acquired study course "Supervisor's Professional Work".

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students describe the personality characteristics and competences necessary for the supervisor's work, explain the conditions of the working alliance.

Skills

1.Students purposefully improve their professional skills by understanding the importance of continuous qualification improvement. Use analytical, self-reflection and self-regulation skills to reduce stress and self-care in the process of supervision. Elements of awareness practice, relaxation, visualisation are applied.

Competences

1.Students reflect on their skills and experience and provide feedback to courtiers on their skills. Assess the competence and assign tasks to their further professional development on the basis of the skills, knowledge and competences included in the Supervisor Professional Standard. Establish a sound professional development plan.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-

Independently strengthen the study course material on professional competencies by reading the indicated sources, making notes on the worksheet. Carry out a self-reflective analysis of your personality traits that are encouraging and disruptive in the supervisor's work, record and reflect the received feedback in the experience diary. Record your experience in a diary by choosing appropriate self-regulation techniques and practicing them on a daily basis.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Essay

20.00% from total grade
Test

Izvērtēt savas kompetences stiprās un vājās puses, balstoties supervizoru kompetenču novērtējumā, kursa biedru sniegtajās atgriezeniskajās saiknēs un sasaistot ar savu kompetenču attīstību šī mācību gada laikā (izmantot savas profesionālās izaugsmes dienasgrāmatu).

2.

Examination

80.00% from total grade
10 points

Throughout the course, entries have been made in the professional activity diary reflecting on the development of professional competences. 3 key findings from the diary (10%) should be provided. Participation in the annual Oversight Day Conference, recording the 3 main findings of the conference (20%).

Work on the plan for further professional development has been submitted and presented, including an assessment of the development of its competences and the planning of the development of its competences (50%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Supervisor's professional competence. Personality maturity.
Description

Abstract: The

lecture will address the concept of professional competence, different explanations of the concept. Students will learn the supervisor’s professional competencies - key knowledge, skills, attitudes that are essential to the supervisor’s work. Research justifies the supervisor’s competence as one of the most significant factors characterizing the quality of supervision.

The role of personality maturity in the supervisor profession is justified: self-confidence and self-reflection, responsibility, emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, autonomy, the ability to learn. Social responsibility - interest in the public good.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Qualities of a supervisor's personality, qualities of a good teacher and a good specialist.
Description

Abstract:

in the lesson, students articulate the personality qualities a supervisor needs: “What qualities does a good teacher, supporter and manager have?”. Through “motivation. values. needs.” cards, students build the personality profile of an effective supervisor.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

The supervisor's personality, supervisory relationship, the role of empathy in building cooperation.
Description

The lecture provides an idea of the importance of the supervisor’s personality and the impact on the quality of the supervision. Students are introduced to the basic principles of building successful professional relationships. The concept of empathy, its role in supervision and opportunities for development are described.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Supervisory relationship, alliance, presence, self-reflection, body awareness skills.
Description

Through role-playing games, students in the class analyze the qualities required by the supervisor, which encourages the formation of relationships with the supervisor and or the group. When discussing in small groups, the parameters of a successful Labour Alliance shall be formulated (based on experience). Students train self-reflection skills. Tasks are given for training mindfulness - meditation and tasks for body awareness through movement and dance.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Stress situations in supervision practice, principles of stress management. Prevention of professional burnout.
Description

Abstract:

The lecture introduces students to different stress theories (biological approaches, psychological approaches, socio-psychological approaches). Work stress patterns. Based on research data, an idea of the sources of stress in different professional environments is provided. Students are presented with a variety of stress-relieving techniques (working with the body, breathing exercises, a map of stress sources, etc.) and preventive measures that mitigate the risks of professional burnout.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Study of stressful situations, use of stress management principles.
Description

Abstract: The

lesson offers students a test to determine work stress levels. Students in couples share stressors observed in their professional activities, analyse their reasons and look for possible solutions. The group collects stressors specific to different areas of professional activity. Students discuss the application of supervision to reduce stress.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

The concept of goodness. Looking after yourself, self-care skills – relaxation, visualisation, mindfulness practice.
Description

Abstract:

The lecture introduces students to the concept of benevolence, various theories (Deci @ryan theory of self-determination, biopsychosocial and integrative models, etc.), various pro-benevolence activities and methods.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Research, learning, application of self-care skills.
Description

Abstract:

in the lesson, students share their experience of the use of various methods that promote well-being. Students try different methods demonstrated by group members and lecturers (meditation, breathing exercises, body/movement relaxation, visual plastic techniques, etc.)

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Assessment, self-reflection and feedback of your supervisor's competence.
Description

Abstract:

The lecture introduces students to the professional competence specified in the Professional Standard of the Supervisor, as well as to the competence model developed by THE Association of National organisations for supervision in Europe.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Work with supervisor competence assessment, giving and receiving feedback.
Description

Abstract;

in the lesson, students evaluate their competences (possessing, not possessing, partially possessing) necessary for professional activity. Reflect in small groups on the factors contributing to the development of professional competences. Provides feedback to other members of the group on professional competencies observed during training.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Professional development as an ethical and professional responsibility.
Description

Abstract:

The lecture introduces students to the conditions for further development of professionally responsible and ethical practices (continuous learning, self-reflection, supervision, intervision and meta supervision, conducting research, awareness of ethical dilemmas).

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
1

Topics

Creation of a professional further education plan.
Description

Abstract:

students in the class develop a professional development plan based on a personal assessment of professional competences. What competences need to be improved, how can this be done, what period of time is it planned to do so, what support is needed for its implementation, what are the potential risks, what are the resources? Students present the work carried out.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Mārtinsone, Mihailova (Sast.). (2017). Supervīzija: Teorija. Pētījumi. Prakse. RSU.

2.

Falender, C. A., Cornish, J. A. E., Goodyear, R., et.al. (2004). Defining Competencies in Psychology Supervision: A Consensus Statement. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 60(7)

3.

Aasheim, L. L. (2012). Practical Clinical Supervision for Counselors: an Experiential Guide. NY: Springer.

4.

Culbreth, J. R., & Brown, L. L. (Eds). (2010). State of the Art in Clinical Supervision. N.Y.: Routledge.

5.

Supervizora profesijas standarts

Additional Reading

1.

Germer, C. K., Siegel, R. D., & Fulton, P. R. (Eds.). (2005). Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. Guilford Press.

2.

Hanson, R. (2009). Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. New Harbinger Publications.

3.

Mārtinsone, K. (Sast.) (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU

4.

Mārtinsone, K., Regzdiņa- Pelēķe, L. (Sast.) (2020). Personība un psiholoģiskā palīdzība Latvijā: (paš) pieredzes stāsti. Rīga: RSU

Other Information Sources

1.

Journal of Supervision

2.

Journal of Clinical Supervision

3.

Journal of Supervision and Training