SPRn4417 Supervision

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Monika Punová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Monika Punová, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
The aim of the course is to synthesize theoretical knowledge about supervision as an integral part of social work and as a means of systematic development of one's professional identity. Students will gain deep insight into the mechanisms of supervision, which will enable them to critically reflect on their own activities and develop their ability to self-reflect. The course will reflect on the role of supervision as a key tool for strengthening professional resilience, developing self-care strategies, and preventing burnout, which are essential for maintaining the long-term well-being of workers. The course will prepare students to effectively assume the role of both the supervised and the responsible supervisor in their future practice.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, participants will be able to reflect on the role of supervision as a key protective factor in preventing professional burnout and supporting long-term employee wellbeing. They will be familiar with various theoretical approaches to supervision and will be able to propose the appropriate type of supervisory support for specific social work services. As part of their professional development, they will learn to work practically with a supervisor, including actively participating in the co-creation of a tripartite supervision contract and subsequent evaluation of the contribution of supervision to their own resilience. Graduates will also understand the importance of self-care and be able to sensitively reflect on ethical issues and dilemmas arising from the supervision process.
Key topics
The demanding nature of the profession and self-reflection. Burnout syndrome and mental hygiene.  Supervision and its types. Supervision actors.  Supervision contract, EASC and ANSE code of ethics.  Boundaries and working with power in supervision.  Supervision models.  Parallel processes in supervision.  Bálint group. The role of supervision in shaping professional identity.
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • BAŠTECKÁ, Bohumila; Veronika ČERMÁKOVÁ and Milan KINKOR. Týmová supervize : teorie a praxe. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2016, 325 stran. ISBN 9788026209409. info
  • HAWKINS, Peter and Robin SHOHET. Supervize v pomáhajících profesích. Translated by Helena Hartlová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2004, 202 s. ISBN 8071787159. info
  • HAVRDOVÁ, Zuzana and Martin HAJNÝ. Praktická supervize : průvodce supervizí pro začínající supervizory, manažery a příjemce supervize. Praha: Galén, 2008, 213 s. ISBN 9788072625321. info
    not specified
  • Úvod do supervize : cyklický model. Edited by Petra Svobodová - Martin Valášek. Vyd. 1. Tišnov: Sdružení Scan, 2002, 88 s. ISBN 808662000X. info
  • Integrativní přístupy k supervizi. Edited by Michael Carroll - Margaret Tholstrup, Translated by Jitka Kožnarová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Triton, 2004, 280 s. ISBN 8072545825. info
  • KALINA, Kamil. Supervize - kazuistiky. Edited by Antonín Šimek. Vyd. 1. V Praze: Triton, 2004, 171 s. ISBN 8072544969. info
  • TSUI, Ming-sum. Social work supervision : contexts and concepts. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, 2005, xviii, 178. ISBN 0761917675. info
  • Fundamental themes in clinical supervision. Edited by John R. Cutcliffe - Tony Butterworth - Brigid Proctor. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2001, xiv, 331. ISBN 0415228875. info
  • SCHMIDBAUER, Wolfgang. Psychická úskalí pomáhajících profesí. Translated by Petr Patočka. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2000, 171 s. ISBN 80-7178-312-9. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures, reading, discussions, practical training of supervision skills
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Lectures, seminars, reading, seminar project presentations and guided discussions, reflective journal, written expertise, feedback on student outputs.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information
The listed literature is supplemented in a detailed syllabus, which is located in the study materials in the IS. All important additions and materials will also be posted there during the course. Literature to be studied is described in greater detail in the more concrete syllabus that can be found in Study Materials of IS (Information System).
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
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