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
Sample Letters and Writing Tips
Telepractice
Here are some useful links:
ASHA Telepractice Resources
Aerosol generating procedures, dysphagia assessment and COVID-19
Basic procedures to assess and treat oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with COVID-19
Safety Recommendations for Evaluation and Surgery of the Head and Neck During the COVID-19 Pandemic