7819 (v.4) Professional Supervision 501


 

Area:Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Considers the theory and practice skills involved in professional supervision within the human services. The seminars will incorporate a lecture format and group discussion. The range of experiences of participants will be used to enhance learning and application of theoretical frameworks.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of the theoretical models of supervision in the social work and human services professions. Practically applied skills in professional supervision. Explored the constraints, dilemmas and problems that can arise in supervision. Knowledge of evaluation and assessment methods in supervision. Explored the use of self in supervision. Identified the differences between supervision and management.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: Hawkins, P. and Shohet, R. (2000), Supervision in the Helping Professions: An Individual, Group and Organizational Approach (second edition), Buckingham, Open University Press. Hughes, L. and Pengelly, P. (1997), Staff Supervision in a Turbulent Environment: Managing Process and Task in Front-Line Services. London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignment (1) 35%, Assignment (2) 35%, Seminar Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. .
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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