Resources for Externship Supervisors
About Feedback
Feedback is one of the most important aspects of supervision. See SIG article about Feedback in Supervision
Why is feedback important?
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Facilitates learning
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Increases confidence and independence
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Ensures higher levels of competency
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Increases supervisor- supervisee communication
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Effective methods enhance satisfaction for both supervisee and supervisor
Types of Feedback
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Summative: Cumulative Assessment (Midterm/ Final Grades)
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Formative: Immediate and ongoing assessments; corrections and praise (written feedback, verbal feedback, and documentation edits or examples)
Qualities of Effective Feedback
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Needs to be accurate, relevant, and timely
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Trust increases the receiver’s willingness to accept feedback
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Environment should be open, non-judgmental, and non-threatening
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Should not be redundant or repetitive and should consider relevant goals
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Takes receiver learning style into account
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Praise is preferred by students and can increase confidence
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Corrective feedback is essential for changes in behavior and advances in skill
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Combination of positive and corrective feedback is optimal
Feedback should:
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Provide information how to improve
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Give rationale for suggested changes
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Be private, positive, clear, concise and use specific examples
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Convey respect and concern
Expectations
- Clarifying Expectations for Supervisor and Student *highly recommended by supervisors
- Guidelines for Professional Behavior
- Reflective Writing for Personal Professional Balance
- Weekly Plan for Extern Supervision
- How to Write Program Goals
- How to Document Effective Teaching
Supervision
- Example Supervisory Form
- Self-Assessment in Supervision
- Supervising Tips Newsletter
- Supervision Changes in Standards (Sig11)
- ASHA Supervision FAQs
- Additional Supervision Resources
Recommendation Letters
Telepractice
Here are some useful links:
