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Study Course Description

Placement I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_259
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

Develop professional notions of supervision in different professional environments. By watching, describing and analysing the supervision process, develop an understanding of the diversity and capabilities of the supervisor's professional activities.

Preliminary Knowledge

Professional activity of supervisor; Individual supervision; Consultation and troubleshooting techniques in supervision; Supervisor's personality qualities.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Recognise the professional relationship and the quality of the relationship between the supervisor and the supervisee. Recognise the methods and techniques applied by the supervisor at the various stages of supervision. Explain the functions of supervision, the preconditions of the process and the constituent factors. Explain the process of supervision in professional terminology.

Skills

1.Describe the observed supervision process. Draw up protocols related to the collection of learning supervision processes and results. The protocols reflect the main themes and solutions, including theoretical knowledge and questions about the observed process.

Competences

1.Analyse the methods and techniques applied at the various stages of supervision. Use the acquired knowledge and observations to increase own professionalism. Is able to link theoretical aspects to their experience and observations during supervision. Formulate ideas for improving the process of supervision and supplementing its professional resources.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Independently read the sources and literature indicated by compiling summaries. Perform a written analysis of the case of supervision. The case analysis shall be described in the protocols of the given sample. Criteria for completing a protocol: 1) Analyse and justify the initial and central objective/issue of supervision which is being addressed. 2) Analyse and justify which type of supervision focus is consistent with the supervision objective and/or the question (to justify it). 3) Describe the supervision process, the methods applied, analyse them. 4) Analyse and justify whether there is and what is the supervision transfer and/or the supervisor's anti-transfer. 5) Analyse whether the target of supervision was achieved/ the question of supervision answered (justify why it is considered that it was/was not achieved). 6) Analyse and justify the outcome of supervision. 7) Analyse and justify the function(s) performed in supervision. 8) Make recommendations for future work. 9) Reflect on teaching supervision.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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1) Activity in lessons. Participation in role plays. Reflections on the observed supervision process on the basis of the given criteria – 20%. 2) Supervisions observed shall be reported using appropriate professional terms; correctly completed, analysed and submitted observation protocols – 80%.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Establishing a contact. The importance of non-verbal reactions of the body. Supervision contract. Assessment of difficulties, problems and evaluation of the situation of the supervisee.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Identification of methods and techniques applied by the supervisor at different stages of supervision. Functions and focal points of the supervision. Psychodynamic aspects.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Video training (role plays). Reflection on the supervision process. Analysis of the observation protocols. Evaluation of the process of forming professional relationship.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Video training (role plays). Reflection on the supervision process. Analysis of the observation protocols. Evaluation of the process of forming professional relationship.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Video training (role plays). Reflection on the supervision process. Analysis of the observation protocols. Evaluation of the process of forming professional relationship.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Video training (role plays). Reflection on the supervision process. Analysis of the observation protocols. Evaluation of the process of forming professional relationship.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Supervīzija: teorija, pētījumi, prakse: rakstu krājums. (2017). Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. 422 lpp.

2.

Conlow, R. (2001). Exellence in Supervision. Essential skills for the new supervisior. Axzo Press. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Berger, S.S., Buchholz, E.S. (1993). On becoming a supervisee: preparation on learning in a supervisory relationship. Journal of the Division of Psychotherapy, 30(1): 86-92. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Watkins, E. (2010). Considering Characterological Resistances in the Psychotherapy Supervisor. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 64(3): 239-256. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Scharff, J.S. (ed.) (2012). Clinical Supervision of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. International Psychotherapy Institute E‐Books. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Apine, E. (2007). Supervīzija sociālajā darbā. Supervizora rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

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

8.

Corey,G.(2017).Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Cengage Learning

9.

Ivey, A.(2023). International Interviewing and Counseling. Cengage Learning.

10.

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

11.

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

Additional Reading

1.

Yourman, D.B. (2003). Trainee disclosure in Psychotherapy Supervision: The Impact of Shame. JCLP/In Session, 59(5): 601-609.

2.

Watkins, E. (2010). Toward a Tripartite Vision of Supervision for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies: Alliance, Transference–Countertransference Configuration, and Real Relationship. Psychoanalytic Review, 98(4): 557-590.

3.

Wisconsin Child Welfare. (2011). Supervisor Guide Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started as a Supervisor in Child Welfare.

4.

Dreifelde, I. (2023). Supervīzija : biedrība "Latvijas Supervizoru apvienība", supervizoru pieredzes stāsti. Cēsis : Sava

5.

Sabella, S. A., Schultz, J. C., & Landon, T. J. (2020). Validation of a brief form of the supervisory working alliance Inventory. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 63(2)

6.

Lukjanovs, A. (2022). Atbalsta programmas “Supervīzijas Latvijas pedagogiem Covid-19 pandēmijas radīto seku mazināšanai” pedagogu supervīzijas vajadzības. [Maģistra darbs, Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte].

Other Information Sources

1.

The online ANSE Journal of Supervision and Coaching.

2.

Journal of Clinical Supervision

3.

Journal of Educational Supervision