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SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISEE RELATIONSHIP. A S Wamala. Introduction. Challenge of low or poor completion rate Role & place of supervisees/students Role of supervisors Hence need for discourse and engagement Supervision a developmental process. Introduction cont. Focus herein or discussion:
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SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISEE RELATIONSHIP A S Wamala
Introduction • Challenge of low or poor completion rate • Role & place of supervisees/students • Role of supervisors • Hence need for discourse and engagement • Supervision a developmental process
Introduction cont. • Focus herein or discussion: • Attributes & features of effective supervision • Role and function of good/effective supervision • Benefits & advantages of good supervision • Road blocks to good supervision
Attributes & Features of Good Supervision • Supervisor a mentor. Also stewardship • Trust & authority/power relationship • Knowledge of subject & aptitude • Relevant skills utilization • Openness & humility. Academic humility and relevance • Professionalism a critical requirement • Respect for supervisee/student. • Communication. Key to effective supervision. a) Involves timely feed back
Features & attributes cont. • Communication cont. b) Intellectual support c) Clarifying expectations d) Cure to ideological disagreements e) Rights & obligations of both
Role & functions of good supervision • Provides positive criticism. • Makes student feel welcome • Maintains effective relationship • Regular and timely meetings • Helps student stay on track
Advantages/Benefits • Identify student’s skills & gaps early enough. • Student’s academic welfare • Confidence to student • Builds trust in supervisor • Raising student morale & confidence • Helps student complete course
Maintaining good supervision • Regular & timely meetings • Creates good rapport with student. • Timely feed back to student • Respect & customer care • Professionalism & ethics • Proper listening skills • Ensure readiness for session. • Tolerance skills.
Poor/Inappropriate Supervisory Behaviour • Intolerance of differences • Imposing personal agenda • Supervisor’s lack of motivation • Lack of preparation • Supervisor’s lack of knowledge, skills etc • Poor time management • Rigidity
Challenges to Good Supervision • Administrative constraints • Poor remuneration • Irregular meetings between supervisor and supervisee • Lack of clarity of goals and objectives • Lack of ethics and professionalism • Stubborn and rude supervisee
Self Evaluative Questions • What are my strengths as a supervisor? • What are my weaknesses as a supervisor? • What feelings, perceptions or attitudes might affect my ability to supervise? • Am I knowledgeable in the discipline/area am supervising? • Do I ever go beyond the boundaries?