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MAVIT4600 Supervision / Counselling Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Veiledning
Study programme
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Empowerment and Health Promotion
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health Nutrition
Master's Programme in Health Sciences
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Language of instruction: Norwegian

The focus of this course is on supervising and providing guidance to students and professionals individually and in groups. The course highlights and problematises supervision as a concept and structured educational process, and hands-on supervision, where the student is supervised while the supervisor works. Emphasis is placed on the development of professional and personal skills as a supervisor through training and critical reflection. Assessment and evaluation in supervision is also problematised.

Required preliminary courses

The student must have been admitted to the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • can critically assess traditions, theories, models and methods of supervision
  • can critically assess the framework and guidelines for student supervision

Skills

The student

  • can plan, carry out and critically assess supervision individually and in groups
  • can apply and critically assess key supervision methods and can reflect on challenges related to supervision
  • can lead reflection groups

General competence

The student

  • can assess relevant professional and ethical problems reflected in the supervision process
  • can critically reflect on and analyse supervision and personal skills in their own and other’s supervision, and give constructive feedback
  • can assess challenges and opportunities for professional development and research related to supervision

Teaching and learning methods

The course will use varied, student-active work methods. Work and teaching methods include lectures, practical exercises in supervision individually and in groups, group work and self-study (if relevant, using digital solutions).

Course requirements

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination:

  • participation in practical exercises where the student plans, carries out and critically assesses supervision of fellow students

Assessment

Individual home examination over two weeks based on a set question. Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 10%).

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale

Pass/fail.

Examiners

All examinations are assessed by an internal and an external examiner.

Overlapping courses

Overlaps 100% with MAPO4430 Supervision / Counselling.