Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Evaluate theory related to the use of critical reflection and supervision;
Examine the supervisory process and develop effective critical thinking and its application in practice;
Point out how reflection might contribute towards identifying specific goals to improve one�s practice and professional development.

Content:

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 effectively. Students will have the opportunity to make clear links between theory and practice, with reference to research from a national and international perspective. Students will be expected to further develop and demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to critically reflect on their own practice through the use of scenarios for group discussion.

Learning and Teaching Information:

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 brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Contact hours: 27
Intended Group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended group size: 6-10

Guided independent learning
Hours: 172