Developmental and Psychodynamic Models in Supervision
Overview
This unit will discuss the basic assumptions underlying developmental models of supervision and survey several developmental models of supervision which have current utility for supervisors and represent diverse developmental concepts. This unit will also examine the four modes of thought adapted from Johnson-Laird (1988): inductive, associative, creative and self-inductive thinking. Supervision within the psychodynamic model requires a sensitive distinction between training and treating the supervisee. Supervisory interventions, self-esteem issues for the supervisee and the supervisor’s role and termination will also be addressed. The understanding and application of the basic tenets of psychodynamic supervision will be reiterated through interactive discussions of real-life situations and role-play.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmental models in supervision
- Identify the supervisory function within developmental models
- Identify key components of effective supervision and motivating factors in supervision
- Describe basic concepts in Psychodynamic Supervision
- Identify and effectively respond to issues within the supervision “process” within practical examples
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 21.00 | 1 week | 21 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Other | 4.00 | 1 week | 4 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 11.00 | 1 week | 11 |
| TOTAL | 36 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Exercises | Individual/Group | 20% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Essay | Individual | 80% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
The areas covered include:
- Overview of major theoretical models of supervision
- Social Role Models – overview and discussion
- Developmental Models of Supervision
- Role of supervisor in within developmental framework
- The Supervisory Context
- Identifying Issues in Supervision
- Motivating Factors of Supervision
- Psychotherapy based models of supervisionÂ
- Basic Concepts in Psychodynamic Supervision
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.