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Study Course Description

Placement II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_102
Branch of Science
Adult Pedagogy; Educational sciences
ECTS
6.00
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

In supervised practice, students should develop supervision management competence (individually and in a group), perform self-reflection on practice, and also receive feedback on their work.

Preliminary Knowledge

Completed study courses: Supervisor's professional work, Individual supervision, Consulting and problem solving methods in supervision, Group supervision, Practice I.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the specifics of the environment, defines the needs and resources of the supervisee, describes the supervision structure and organization, explains the terms of the agreement. Describes and justifies evaluation and supervision methods for individual and group work, describes interventions in the supervision process in the context of interpersonal communication, as well as the criteria for supervision evaluation. Clarify the stages of conflict management in supervision. Describes ethical dilemmas.

Skills

1.Performs evaluation, creates a supervision plan, applies methods and interventions suitable for the person/group in the supervision process; analyzes and evaluates the development and efficiency of the supervision process, prepares supervision documentation, performs self-reflection.

Individual work and tests

Practice minutes presentation Independent work Self-assessment questionnaire Practice minutes Placement supervision case analysis presentation

Competences

1.Organizes, administers and leads the supervision process at the individual/group level, understanding the specifics of the professional environment and applying appropriate methods/interventions; completes documentation related to supervision, complying with legal conditions and exercising ethical responsibility.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Independent work

-
10 points

Independent work:

self-consolidate course material by reading literature. A professional development diary is being kept.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Practice minutes presentation

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Practice minutes presentation

2.

Self-assessment questionnaire

10.00% from total grade
Test

At the end of the study course, students shall submit a self-assessment questionnaire in which they assess their involvement in the classes and the activities performed for improvement of professional competence.

3.

Practice minutes

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Students shall submit a minutes of each supervisory practice conducted (in accordance with the given sample). The practice minutes reflect the progress of supervision and analyse theoretical aspects (focal points, supervision model applied, etc.). Execution of placement assignments (perform an assessment of the person and group under supervision of the supervisor, draw up a plan and manage the supervision by selecting appropriate working methods). Formulation of questions on the progress of supervision and presentation in minutes. Raising questions for practice supervision.

4.

Placement supervision case analysis presentation

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Students shall present a case analysis of supervisors conducted within the framework of the placement (according to the given case analysis structure). The models and approaches chosen, the methods applied, the focal points chosen, the mechanisms of psychic protection observed, aspects of group dynamics are presented.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Specificity of the professional environment. Assessing the supervisee's needs and resources. Structure and organization of supervision.
Description

Abstract: supervision in various professional environments: social work, education, healthcare, etc. concepts of supervision. The needs of the supervisors, the possibilities for their cognition. Contraction in supervision - application of the appropriate form, development of a timeline, distribution of communication principles and responsibilities, feedback.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Supervision process planning and contract. Systemic approach in interpersonal communication.
Description

Abstract: conclusion of a Supervisory Service Agreement (bilateral or tripartite Agreement). Scheduling. Communication with the commissioning party and supervisors. Alignment of objectives.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Counseling and intervention methods in supervision. Evaluation of supervisions.
Description

Abstract: Open and closed questions, paraphrasing, aggregation, use of non-verbal signals, eye contact, mimicry. The importance of reflection in supervision. Emotion recognition and awareness (emotional intelligence). Choice and relevance of intervention. Evaluation of the progress of supervision - analysis using the parameters given.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Conflict management in supervision and mediation. Reflective, constructive action.
Description

Abstract: conflicts exposed and hidden. Different approaches to conflict resolution. The role and opportunities of mediation in conflict resolution.

self-reflection. Obstacles to reflection. Maintaining reflective practices. Models of reflective learning. The role of a supervisor in a supervisable reflection process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Documentation related to the supervision process, summary of results and evaluation. Ethical issues.
Description

Abstract: analysis of practice minutes. Conceptualisation of the supervision process (application of theoretical models to a particular supervision). Case analysis. Assessment of knowledge, skills and competences according to the Supervisor Professional Standard - identification of skills to be developed. Addressing ethical dilemmas.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Case supervision as needed, returning from above topics.
Description

Abstract: students present case analyses of placement supervisors. Discusses the application of theoretical models, the appropriateness of the choice of methods, the solving of ethical dilemmas.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Mārtinsone, K., Mihailova, S. (Sast.). (2017). Supervīzija: teorija, pētījumi un prakse. Rīga: RSU

2.

Carroll, M. (2014). Effective supervision for the helping professions. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

3.

Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. (2014). Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision. (5th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.

4.

Aasheim, L.L. (2012). Practical clinical supervision for counselors: an experiential guide. New York, NY: Springer. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Driscoll, J. (2007). Practising Clinical Supervision: a Reflective Approach. London: Elsevier Health Sciences. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Proctor, B. (2008). Group Supervision: A Guide to Creative Practice. (2nd ed.). London: SAGE Publications Ltd. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Fleming, I., & Steen, L. (2012). Supervision and clinical psychology : Theory, practice and perspectives / edited by Ian Fleming and Linda Steen. (2nd ed.). Hove, East Sussex: Routledge. (akceptējams izdevums)

8.

Pumpiņa, B. (Sast.) (2024). Supervīzija veselības aprūpē.RSU

9.

Pumpiņa, B. (Sast.) (2021). Supervīzija izglītības vidē. Rīga: RSU

10.

Zakriževska- Belogrudova, M. (Zin.red.) (2020). Supervīzija Latvijā:izpētē pamatota attīstības iespēja. Rīga: RISEBA

Additional Reading

1.

Bash, L. (Ed.). (2007). Best Practices in Adult Learning:Anker Publishing Co.

2.

Culbreth, J.R. & Brown, L.L. (Eds). (2010). State of the art in clinical supervision. New York, N.Y.: Routledge.

3.

Koķe, T. (1999). Pieaugušo izglītības attīstība: raksturīgākās iezīmes. Rīga: Mācību apgāds NT.

4.

Supervīzija sociālajā darbā. Supervizora rokasgrāmata. (2007). Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte.

5.

Mārtinsone, K. (Sast.). (2010). Supervīzija un tās specifika mākslu terapijā. Rīga: Drukātava.

6.

Efstation, J. F., Patton, M. J., & Kardash, C. M. (1990). Measuring the working alliance in counsellor supervision. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 37, 322–329.

7.

Rozentāle, B. (2022).Supervīzija kā instruments skolotāju labizjūtas sekmēšanā. Latvijas Universitāte.

8.

Rothwell, C., Kehoe, A., Farook, S. F., & Illing, J. (2021). Enablers and barriers to effective clinical supervision in the workplace: a rapid evidence review. BMJ open,11(9).

Other Information Sources

1.

The online ANSE Journal of Supervision and Coaching.

2.

Journal of Clinical Supervision

3.

Journal of Educational Supervision