Module: Clinical Supervision Theory & Practice

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Clinical Supervision Theory & Practice
Module Code	PST1038 (ITS: NS623)
Faculty	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	15

Description

This module focuses on the theory and practice of clinical supervision. Candidates will engage in a critical reflection of the dominant theoretical approaches, conceptual models and modes of clinical supervision. Research studies examining approaches, processes, relationships and efficacy in supervision will be critically analysed. Dominant perspectives on clinical supervision practice will be critically examined in the context of real world supervisory environments. The emphasis in this module is on integrating knowledge, practice and research within the field of clinical supervision.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	375	As a non-attendance module, all the hours involve independent study, supported by resources provided online
Total Workload: 375

Section Breakdown
CRN	12199	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Aisling McMahon	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Essay	Critical review of a supervision model, or an integration of two or more models, including illustration and critical analysis of its application in a real world supervisory context (2,500 words +/-10%)	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Supervision models and theories
Developing knowledge of dominant models of clinical supervision and of adult learning theory as applied to supervisory work

Research
Critical analysis of supervision research to inform evidence-based practice

Module activities
As a non-attendance module, there will be online provision of slides, reading resources & students will engage in independent study

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Baffour Ababio: 2023, Intercultural Supervision in Therapeutic Practice, Taylor & Francis, 195, 1-000-91347-3
Allyson Davys,Liz Beddoe: 2020, Best Practice in Professional Supervision, Second Edition, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 290, 9781784508579
Janine M. Bernard,Rodney K. Goodyear: 2019, Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision, 6th, Pearson, 9780134752518
Michael Carroll: 2014, Effective Supervision for the Helping Professions, SAGE Publications Limited, 0, 9781446269947
Peter Hawkins Aisling McMahon: 2020, Supervision in the Helping Professions, 5th, Open University Press, 352, 9780335248346
Mary Creaner: 2014, Getting the Best Out of Supervision in Counselling & Psychotherapy, SAGE Publications Limited, 0, 9780857029058
Steve Page,Val Wosket: 2015, Supervising the Counsellor and Psychotherapist, 3rd, Sage, 9780415595667
Brigid Proctor: 2008, Group Supervision, SAGE, 249, 085702700X
ELS. VAN OOIJEN: 2025, Clinical Supervision Made Easy, 3rd, PCCS Books, 978-1915220646
Myira Khan: 2023, Working Within Diversity, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 251, 9781839970993
Filip Dochy,David Gijbels,Mien Segers,Piet Van den Bossche: 2021, Theories of Workplace Learning in Changing Times, Routledge, 232, 9781003187790
Céline Butté,Tasha Colbert: 2022, Embodied Approaches to Supervision, Routledge, 176, 9780367473358

Articles:

0: The Clinical Supervisor,

Other Resources

None