Feedback in Supervision

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori A. Nelson

Abstract Provision of feedback is a vital component of the supervisory process. The challenge for clinical supervisors is how to make this feedback an effective catalyst for positive change without damaging the supervisory relationship. Many professions outside of speech-language pathology have studied various forms of feedback and their effects. This paper summarizes a number of research articles drawn from the fields of communication studies, speech-language pathology, medical education and counseling. These articles provide details as to what constitutes effective or ineffective feedback along with guidelines for successful implementation of feedback in clinical supervision. Positive and negative aspects of peer feedback in the supervision process are also discussed.

1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Johnson Glaser ◽  
Carole Donnelly

The clinical dimensions of the supervisory process have at times been neglected. In this article, we explain the various stages of Goldhammer's clinical supervision model and then describe specific procedures for supervisors in the public schools to use with student teachers. This easily applied methodology lends clarity to the task and helps the student assimilate concrete data which may have previously been relegated to subjective impressions of the supervisor.


2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey L. Herd ◽  
Tracy J. Cohn

Abstract Considerable literature on the relationship between supervisor and supervisee has emerged in the last decade. Much of this literature, however, has examined the relationship that occurs between psychologist and psychology supervisee. In the domain of speech-language pathology and audiology, there is a paucity of information and data. Thus, in response to the limited body of work in the field, the authors hope to first spark discussion around the topic of boundaries within the relationship between clinical supervisors and supervisees. One theoretical model, the “slippery slope,” is presented as a means to understand boundary crossing behavior in the clinical supervision context. The second objective of this article is to explore the working alliance or the working relationship that occurs between a supervisee and a supervisor. Given the multiple roles that a supervisor plays in the life of the supervisee, mentee, and finally colleague, it is likely that at some point, in one of these roles, that the supervisor and/or the supervisee will be faced with a difficult boundary situation. This article is proposed in response to the call from researchers and practitioners who have suggested that one response to addressing boundary violations and boundary crossings is a frank and open discussion.


2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Wright

Self-assessment in supervision is a complex task; therefore, using a rubric as a means of self-assessment may be a valuable tool. This article will discuss the development of a rubric using the Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists Providing Clinical Supervision (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA], 2008a) as the foundation of the tool. The proposed rubric can serve as a tool to self-assess skills and professional development needs in the area of clinical supervision. ASHA has outlined 11 competencies required by supervisors of students and Clinical Fellows (CFs) in the field of speech-language pathology (2008a). Using these competencies paired with a rubric model proposed by Arrasmith and Galion (2001), this article will provide a means by which clinical supervisors can guide their professional development in supervision.


2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Cabiale O’Connor

Abstract This article examines some of our assumptions about clinical supervision, such as, good clinicians automatically make good supervisors, the major role of the supervisor is evaluation, and formal education is not necessary for engaging in supervision. It is important to examine what actions or future directions are necessary so that we do more than just say we recognize supervision as a distinct area of practice. It is time to identify actions professionals and/or the professions need to take in order to ensure quality supervision and, as a result, more effective clinical education. Suggestions include, among others, focusing on increased knowledge and understanding of the supervisory process in speech-language pathology and audiology, acknowledging that education in supervision makes a difference and creates opportunities for professionals to obtain such education, developing and distributing new professional policy documents that focus on supervision, recognizing and promoting a comprehensive definition of the supervisory process, developing tools to evaluate the effectiveness of supervisors, and promoting research that supports the efficacy of supervision in the professions. Supervision is necessary; it is guided by competencies that require training; it is both an art and a science; and, it is a specialty area of the professions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
David W. Rule ◽  
Lisa N. Kelchner

Telepractice technology allows greater access to speech-language pathology services around the world. These technologies extend beyond evaluation and treatment and are shown to be used effectively in clinical supervision including graduate students and clinical fellows. In fact, a clinical fellow from the United States completed the entire supervised clinical fellowship (CF) year internationally at a rural East African hospital, meeting all requirements for state and national certification by employing telesupervision technology. Thus, telesupervision has the potential to be successfully implemented to address a range of needs including supervisory shortages, health disparities worldwide, and access to services in rural areas where speech-language pathology services are not readily available. The telesupervision experience, potential advantages, implications, and possible limitations are discussed. A brief guide for clinical fellows pursuing telesupervision is also provided.


1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry T. Wagner ◽  
Carla W. Hess

Most speech-language pathologists function as supervisees and supervisors at various points in their careers (Anderson, 1988). This study investigates supervisees' perceptions of their current and ideal supervisors' social power during the clinical supervisory process in speech-language pathology education. Perceived social power was measured by two modified versions (Wagner, 1994) of the Rahim Leader Power Inventory (Rahim, 1988). This inventory measures the five French and Raven (1959) social power bases: expert, reward, referent, legitimate, and coercive. Graduate supervisees completed one version of the inventory by rating their current supervisor and a second version of the inventory indicating their ideal supervisor. Results revealed significant differences among supervisees' perceptions of current versus ideal supervisors relative to expert, reward, referent, and legitimate power. Overall, these results have implications for supervisors in speech-language pathology who may wish to modify their perceived social power in order to enhance supervisory relationships.


Author(s):  
David Hajjar ◽  
Jan Elich-Monroe ◽  
Susan Durnford

Interprofessional education and practice (IPE/IPP) are important components for undergraduate and graduate students to experience during their programs of study in speech-language pathology and related health professions. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is a member organization of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) which promotes four core competencies required for effective practice: values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and teams and teamwork. The purpose of this study was to gather the lived experiences from eight pre-professional students, four from speech-language pathology (SLP) and four from recreational therapy(RT), during focus groups and discussion forums conducted before, during, and after a 14-week IPE/IPP clinical experience. Students shared perspectives about providing collaborative therapy services as part of a team supporting adults with stroke or other acquired neurological conditions. Thematic analysis conducted from pre and post focus group transcripts revealed six primary themes: roles and responsibilities; interprofessional communication; collaborative teamwork; values and mutual respect; challenges to IPE/IPP; and benefits & impact of IPE/IPP. Students shared their clinical experiences engaging with students from SLP and RT, but also working with students from physical and occupational therapy. The qualitative data from this study provides important information to assist future students, educators, and clinical supervisors how to effectively access and engage in IPE/IPP learning experiences with a specific focus in the areas of teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-215
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Kleinhans ◽  
Christina Brock ◽  
Lauren E. Bland ◽  
Bethany A. Berry

Purpose Clinical supervisors play a fundamental role in enabling students to transform knowledge into clinical skills. The 2020 changes to Speech-Language Pathology Certification Standards will require speech-language pathologists who want to serve as clinical supervisors of applicants for certification to complete a minimum of 9 months of practice experience postcertification and 2 hr of professional development in the professional practice domain of supervision postcertification prior to overseeing a student in a clinical supervisor capacity. Conclusion This article describes a framework for clinical supervisors of graduate students to use based on the premise that supervision should be an intentional reflective activity. The authors describe how to plan for clinical education across practice settings, provide appropriate feedback, and use questions effectively. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.11528250


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