Supervisors - Throughout the Supervised Practice Period

Be available for discussion, feedback, etc.

Example: having protected time for supervision and discussion.

Be flexible and adaptable

Consider tools to support the supervisee’s provision of services in English as needed

Example: spell check or translation software

Maintain open and honest two-way communication with supervisee

Use debriefings and reflections

  • To address needs or practice issues.
  • To help monitor progress.
  • To let supervisee know how the supervised practice is progressing.

Address any issues in a timely manner, do not wait!

  • Supervisee may not be aware of concerns.
  • Concerns may not resolve themselves on their own.

Effective Supervisory Strategies

Feedback
  • keep it consistent, timely, clear, specific, and constructive
  • focus on concrete features
  • direct it towards behaviours that can be changed
  • provide it in a manner that prioritizes areas for improvement
  • focus  feedback on observed behaviours, not the person
    • use non-judgmental language
  • frame it in a manner that provides options and choices when possible
Establish a ‘risk free’ environment
  • encourage supervisee to ask questions.
  • encourage supervisee to voice their opinions.
Aim for collaborative evaluation
  • invite supervisee evaluation.