On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1 Evaluate theory related to the use of critical refelction and supervision;
2 Understand the supervisory process, and develop effective critical thinking and its application in practice;
3 Develop practice skills in using reflection as a means of continuously improving practice.
In this module students will develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the supervisory process to promote good practice in work with children and families. Students will study a range of models of supervision and develop skills in using supervision efectively. Students will be expected to develop and demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to critically reflect on their own practice through the use of scenarios for group discussion.
This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars workshops, and tutorials – some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.
Students may be required to prepare and present a brief presentation as the basis for discussion in seminar or workshops.
Lectures, seminars and tutorials
Contact hours: 30
Additional Assessment information
Students must pass all assessment components to pass the module.