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Study Course Description
Placement III
Course Code
VPUPK_103
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
Baiba Pumpiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop professional knowledge, skills and competence in practical work with the organization/team; to train the ability to perform the process of evaluation and supervision of the organization and/or team.
Preliminary Knowledge
Acquired study courses – Individual supervision, group supervision, Entrepreneurship, Consulting and problem solving methods in supervision, Team and organization supervision.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes the supervision process at the organizational level, recognizes and describes the factors that promote and limit the evaluation and supervision process. Selects the appropriate theoretical basis for work with the supervisee. Explains organigramm diagrams and describes processes systematically.
Skills
1.Carries out an assessment of the organisation's situation and/or team, draws up an organizational and/or team development plan and manages supervision for the organization and/or team, applying appropriate supervisory working methods. Executes supervision documentation. Evaluates his/her work (self-reflection). Provides feedback to the organization's management on the results of supervision.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Individual work • Case analysis • Case analysis presentation
Competences
1.Analyses and evaluates the development needs of the supervised organisation and/or team and selects an appropriate supervision method. Evaluates the dynamics of organisational and/or team development. Appropriate supervisory work methods are applied to promote the consolidation of change in the organisation/team, in accordance with change management theory and practice. After the analysis of the organisation's management system, reasoned conclusions are drawn about the needs for the improvement of management processes. Reflectively evaluates and describes his work with the organisation/team, as well as evaluates and describes the development dynamics of the organisation/team. Works according to their professional competence, recognises their professional limitations and opportunities. Respects professional ethics.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Under the supervision of the supervisor, students evaluate the situation of the organisation and/or the team (i.e., prepare an organisation chart), draw up an organisational and/or team development plan and lead the supervision of the organisation and/or team, arguing the chosen working methods. Keep a record of own activities. Prepare a presentation on the evaluation process, hypothesis, methods used and team dynamics. Describe the formulated criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of supervision. Write a professional development diary. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Within the framework of the course, students shall present a minutes of the supervision conducted (according to a specific form). Minutes describe the progress of the supervision, evaluate the culture of the organisation and its impact on the supervision process, organigram of the organisation. |
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2.
Case analysis |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall submit a case-by-case analysis of the supervisors discharged in a written format of 5-10 pp (according to a given form). |
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3.
Case analysis presentation |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Case analysis marketability of led supervisors: achievement of the objectives set, consistency of the chosen methods, reflection on supervisor’s work - evaluation of professional competences. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Organizational culture and its influence on the supervision process.
Description
Abstract: factors characterising the culture of the organisation, their impact on the supervisory process. Values and certainties. Norms and patterns of behaviour. Traditions and rituals. Symbols and visual identity. Communication styles. control styles. Attitude and motivation of participants. Informal relations and social environment |
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Evaluation of organizational processes. Organigramma. Concluding a contract with an organization. Hypothesis proposing. Solution alternatives.
Description
Abstract: Evaluation of organisational processes: efficiency, efficiency in resource use, time management, quality, flexibility and adaptability, division of responsibilities, regulatory compliance, transparency of processes, customer and employee satisfaction, potential for innovation. Organigram creation: hierarchy within an organization, subordination model, business unit collaboration. Contractual specifics in a particular organization, setting goals. Hypothesis in relation to the organisation concerned. Evaluation and implementation of alternative solutions. |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Theoretical approaches and evidence-based practice at work relevant to the needs of the organization / team development.
Description
Abstract: choosing an appropriate theoretical approach according to a particular situation. Systemic approach - organisation as a system of interconnected elements. Psychodynamic approach - the conscious and unconscious processes within an organization. The humanist approach - human need for development, belonging and self-realisation. Organisation development approach - change management, change of strategic objectives and culture. Action-centred/task approach - solving specific problems or tasks. The integrative approach. |
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Application of different supervision methods in practice in the organization.
Description
Abstract: application of appropriate methods according to the order and objectives of the supervisor/organization. Assessment of the risks of the method applied. Evaluation of the results to be achieved. Diversity of methods - the role of creativity in supervision. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Supervision of student work in practice. Case supervision. Ethical dilemmas. Group process analysis.
Description
Abstract: Overview of supervision takes place in classes within the group. Specific cases of practice supervision are examined and analysed in the classes. Students notice and analyze ethical dilemmas. Analysis of group processes using a psychodynamic approach. Students shall record and describe the progress of supervisors in the minutes of the placement (according to the given form), they shall be submitted to the e-study site for evaluation and receipt of feedback. |
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Presentation and growth evaluation. Self-reflection.
Description
Abstract: case study of the practice supervision using the given form: evaluation of the objectives set, development of supervisor competences and evaluation. Reflection on professional development. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Besona, Ž., Bro, Ī. (2018). Psihoterapeitiskās attiecības. Eksistence, identitāte, vēsture. Rīga: LPOA
2.
Lūis, T., Amini, F., Lenons, R. (2003). Mīlestības teorijas pamati. Rīga: Madris. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Malans, D.H. (1997). Individuālā psihoterapija un psihodinamikas zinātne. Rīga: RaKa. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
McWilliams (2011). Psychoanalytic Diagnosis. 2nd Edition. Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Process. Guilford Press (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Wiener, Jan. (2009). The Therapeutic Relationship: Transference, Countertransference, and the Making of Meaning (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Zakriževska- Belogrudova M. (2020). Supervīzija Latvijā: Izpētē pamatota attīstības iespēja, Rīga, RISEBA
7.
Gavin, J. (2022). Foundations of professional coaching : models, methods, and core competencies. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics
8.
Levi, D., Askay, D. A. (2021). Group Dynamics for Teams. Los Angeles : SAGE
9.
Perloff, R. (2024).The Dynamics of Persuasion : communication and attitudes in the 21st century. New York ;London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
10.
Toseland, R. W. (2017). An Introduction to Group Work Practice. Harlow : Pearson
Additional Reading
1.
Кулаков, С.А. (2002). Практикум по супервизии в консультировании и психотерапии С-Петербург Речь
2.
Мак-Вильямс, Н. (2009). Психоаналитическая диагностика. Понимание структуры личности в клиническом процессе. M.: К
3.
Garvin, C. D., Gutiérrez, L. M., Malinsky, M. J. (2017). Handbook of Social Work with Groups. New York ;London: Guilford Press