Creating a Philosophy of Supervision Through Personal Narrative

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki McCready ◽  
Louise Raleigh

Abstract A teaching philosophy is described as “a vivid portrait of a person who is intentional about teaching practices and committed to his/her career” (Ohio State University Faculty & TA Development [OSUFTAD], 2005). Being intentional about what one does requires self-reflection, self-analysis, and ultimately self-knowledge. According to Palmer (1998), “We teach who we are… When I do not know myself, I cannot know who my students are,” (p.2). “Good teaching requires self-knowledge; it is a secret hidden in plain sight” (p.3). In this article, readers will be asked to reflect on their own life experiences, values and gifts that have influenced their decision to become clinical supervisors and to incorporate this personal narrative and reflection into the composition of a teaching philosophy, more specifically a philosophy of supervision.

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-247
Author(s):  
Julie A. Mooney

In this reflective paper, I interweave autoethnographic personal narrative and critical self-reflection with theoretical literature in order to engage and wrestle with decolonizing and Indigenizing my teaching and curricular practices in Canadian higher education. Acknowledging that walking this path is challenging, I seek multiple trailheads in an effort to access my hidden curriculum, my complicit knowledge, and unsettling moments that have the potential to transform me. My objective is to critically interrogate myself to prepare for respectfully and appropriately moving toward reconciliation in my relationships with Indigenous colleagues, students, and communities, and in my work as a curriculum maker.


Author(s):  
Dr. Luis Porta ◽  
Prof. Graciela Flores

En el presente artículo nos dedicamos a profundizar una dimensión de la categoría “resonancia emocional”, construida a partir de hallazgos obtenidos en nuestra investigación en torno a las “buenas prácticas de enseñanza” de una profesora de la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMDP), Argentina. La docente integra el grupo de “profesores memorables” elegidos como ejemplo de buena enseñanza por estudiantes avanzados.La mencionada categoría fue construida a partir del peculiar enfoque de la enseñanza de la profesora, quien prioriza la trama vincular afectiva con los estudiantes como factor crucial para la comprensión de objetos complejos, como son los temas filosóficos que aborda. Nos dedicamos aquí, específicamente, a la inclusión del humor en sus clases, puesto que es un recurso didáctico persistente en su configuración didáctica. Se trata de una apelación al sentimiento de alegría, que conforma un clima de clase distendido y propicio para la comprensión.A partir de “registros etnográficos de clases”, entrevista a la docente, encuestas a los estudiantes, diario de campo, testimonios y materiales referenciales construimos categorías que nos permiten avanzar en el conocimiento de la buena enseñanza universitaria.AbstractThis article goes deeper into a dimension of the category ‘emotional resonance’ which stemmed from our research on the good teaching practices of one professor at Mar del Plata State University, Argentina. Such professor belongs to the group ‘memorable teachers’ signalled as such by their advanced students.The category results from a peculiar teaching approach, in which the professor privileges the affective bond with her students as a core matter for the understanding of the complex philosophical issues she addresses. In this particular work humour is discussed, as she introduces this in her classes as a pedagogic resource. She thus resorts to feelings of joy, which help build a relaxed and comfortable classroom atmosphere that in turns fosters comprehension. Based on ethnographic records, an interview to the professor, surveys to the students, a class journal, testimonies and reference materials, we have been enabled to further our knowledge of good university teaching. 


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai Ngoc Khoi

This article discusses the use of narrative inquiry in educational research and emphasizes the importance of giving teachers opportunities to self-reflect and share their insights with other colleagues. It presents the narratives collected after the first stage, data collection, of an on-going narrative project using the tool ‘Tree of life’ to facilitate teachers’ self-reflection on their teaching career as a professional development activity. This activity provides a large amount of teacher-generated data while allowing teachers to reflect on some critical incidents in their career and gain self-knowledge which is as crucial to good teaching as knowing students and the subject they teach. By telling their stories, teachers can come to know themselves better and really appreciate how much they have accomplished and grown during their career, thereby making appropriate and meaningful plan for future professional development.


2012 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Kim Ennis ◽  
Carly Priebe ◽  
Mayya Shirapova ◽  
Kim West

Revealing the core of a teaching philosophy is the key to a concise and meaningful philosophy statement, but it can be an elusive goal. This paper offers a visual, kinesthetic, and holistic process for expanding the horizons of self-reflection, self-analysis, and self-knowledge.  Mystery montage, a variation of visual mapping, storyboarding, and collage, is utilized to uncover the core of a teaching philosophy and to challenge teachers to expand their horizons within a more holistic context.  We share our personal reflections and experiences and conclude by discussing possible applications of this process to other areas of teaching and learning.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 4-12
Author(s):  
David P. Kuehn

This report highlights some of the major developments in the area of speech anatomy and physiology drawing from the author's own research experience during his years at the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois. He has benefited greatly from mentors including Professors James Curtis, Kenneth Moll, and Hughlett Morris at the University of Iowa and Professor Paul Lauterbur at the University of Illinois. Many colleagues have contributed to the author's work, especially Professors Jerald Moon at the University of Iowa, Bradley Sutton at the University of Illinois, Jamie Perry at East Carolina University, and Youkyung Bae at the Ohio State University. The strength of these researchers and their students bodes well for future advances in knowledge in this important area of speech science.


2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Alex J Auseon ◽  
Albert J Kolibash ◽  
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Background:Educating trainees during cardiology fellowship is a process in constant evolution, with program directors regularly adapting to increasing demands and regulations as they strive to prepare graduates for practice in today’s healthcare environment.Methods and Results:In a 10-year follow-up to a previous manuscript regarding fellowship education, we reviewed the literature regarding the most topical issues facing training programs in 2010, describing our approach at The Ohio State University.Conclusion:In the midst of challenges posed by the increasing complexity of training requirements and documentation, work hour restrictions, and the new definitions of quality and safety, we propose methods of curricula revision and collaboration that may serve as an example to other medical centers.


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