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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.

Individual work and tests

Activity in classes/participation in role plays Individual work Minutes of supervisors observed

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

-
-

Read the specified sources and literature independently by making summaries. Keep a professional activity diary on a regular basis.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Activity in classes/participation in role plays

20.00% from total grade
Test

Students participate in role-playing games. Reflect the supervisory process observed according to the criteria given.

2.

Minutes of supervisors observed

80.00% from total grade
10 points

Students shall carry out an analysis of the supervisions observed by documenting it in a minutes of the appropriate form. Criteria for completing the minutes: (1) analyse and justify the initial and central purpose/issue of the audit that is being addressed. 2) Analyse and justify which type of supervision focus corresponds to the purpose and/or question of the supervision (justify which evidence thereof). 3) Describe the supervision process, the methods applied, analyse them. (4) analyse and justify the existence and existence of supervisor transfer and/or supervisor counter-transfer. 5) Analyse whether the purpose of the supervision was achieved/answer to the question of supervision (justify why it is considered that the objective was/was not achieved). 6) Analyse and justify the result of the supervision. 7) Analyse and justify the function/procedures of supervision carried out in the supervision. 8) Make recommendations for future work. 9) Reflecting on training supervision.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Making contact. The importance of the body’s non-verbal responses. A contrasts of supervision.
Description

Abstract:

aspects of successful Contact: using language in Communication (open, closed questions, presentation, compilation, etc.). Use of professional language.

Non-verbal response recognition to be supervised. Awareness of personal body reactions.

Finding out the difficulties/problems to supervise. Preparation of an offer. Closure of the supervisory agreement. Highlights of the supervisory contractual (timeline, confidentiality, coordination of objectives set, channels of communication, principles of feedback, etc.)

  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.
Description

Abstract:

application of methods and techniques according to the supervised/Mo order, their selection and application according to the supervision phase.

The function of supervision - the supportive, educational and managerial choice and appropriate application.

Focal points in supervision (model P. Howkins and R. Shohet).

The role of psychodynamic aspects in supervision: spotting and recognising the protective mechanisms of the psyche. Building hypotheses according to noticed phenomena.

  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.
Description

Abstract:

students take part in role-playing: The Supervisor and The Supervisor. Video analysis of the supervision examination period accentuates the ability to apply appropriate counselling skills. A follow-up minutes (by analysing the video recording) shall be submitted for the conducted supervision examination period (as supervisor).

  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.
Description

Abstract:

students take part in role-playing: The Supervisor and The Supervisor. Video analysis of the supervision examination period accentuates the ability to apply appropriate counselling skills. A follow-up minutes (by analysing the video recording) shall be submitted for the conducted supervision examination period (as supervisor).

  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.
Description

Abstract:

students take part in role-playing: The Supervisor and The Supervisor. Video analysis of the supervision examination period accentuates the ability to apply appropriate counselling skills. A follow-up minutes (by analysing the video recording) shall be submitted for the conducted supervision examination period (as supervisor).

  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.
Description

Abstract:

students take part in role-playing: The Supervisor and The Supervisor. Video analysis of the supervision examination period accentuates the ability to apply appropriate counselling skills. A follow-up minutes (by analysing the video recording) shall be submitted for the conducted supervision examination period (as supervisor).

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