If progress is being made, we need to continue to encourage them and congratulate their progress. Identifying strengths and abilities in the individual that contribute to them dealing with the issue is essential and accepting the individual's values is paramount (even if we may not agree with them). Active listening skills need to be used when supporting an individual. While working with an individual who was trying to stop substance use we worked together to identify the triggers and when the individual relapsed we discussed what had happened and what they would need to do or avoid doing in order to succeed. Although it can be difficult to understand or accept when an individual we are supporting relapses, we have to remain impartial and remember , above all, that we are only human.
• The feedback from others has development own knowledge, skills and understanding, feedback can be positive and negative but all feedback points to new to the ways and areas of improvement. Negative feedback must not be rejected but must be taken into account and be turned into something positive, but sometimes may undermine some confidence. The feedback from others points out best ways of doing things, what should not be done and get some pointers of approaching a problem from different angle. 3. know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development 3.1 define the term personal development plan A personal development plan are goals that an individual makes to achieves in doing something specific. The personal development plan includes goals, awareness of strengths and weakness.
A further element is the managerial or normative aspect of supervision and this could explained to some extent as maintaining standards.An awareness of the need to keep up with CPD, personal blind spots and prejudices that affect the the way how both trainee and counselor look at themselves which in turn influence how they see others and the way how they work, so the requirement to contiunaly learn about oneself increases knowledge and understanding which is vitaly important for personal development and growth that will enevitbly enhance thier work with clients. Casework supervision plays an important role as it provides support for the student or practising counselor.They have an
The best way to learn is to teach. This method keeps the lesson fresh and relevant. Cognitive coaching may re-ignite veteran teachers while boosting the morale of new teachers who lack confidence. References Garmston, R., & Linder, C. (1993). Reflections on cognitive coaching.
Self reflection is also knowing that I may need professional development in an area. This is needed so that I can be able to show unconditional positive regard, a non judgemental attitude and to be able to show empathy. Therefore it is important that I take time out to reflect in my performance and development. Self awareness can also be done in supervision or through peers. It helps to keep one’s mind fresh and with new ideas on how to deal with issues which I face during my sessions with a client.
I have to always be aware of these standards, and understand the impact on people, if I don’t work towards them. Reflecting on standards, gives me the chance to keep up to date, with any new standards. 1.4. My own values and beliefs could affect the job I do, within my role if I don’t have an awareness of my own values. I could find it hard to accept other staff members values and beliefs, and feel mine are the right ones.
Keeping track of all your activities will give you a hedge to actualize it. Writing or recording your goals is important for keeping factors like deadlines and steps in order. Goals that include a written plan of action are often most effective, as they help reduce the amount of thought and planning required over the long term. Elements that may be included in a goal-setting program include a time line, steps for reaching the goal and a space for charting your daily progress. ACTUALIZING MY GOALS: Staying on top of my game, after setting the goal, the next step is to actualize it.
This could be a problem solving exercise or a series of skills for a sport you are confident in. You must brief the group you are leading at the start of the session and debrief them at the end of the session, highlighting positives and things for improvement. You will need to think about the style of communication you use i.e. tone, body language, questioning, tact….. By showing the necessary skills to brief and debrief a team you will gain P3 and by showing the correct communication skills for your brief and debrief you will gain a M2, these will be assessed by a witness statement that will go with your plan. Task 2 You have been asked to plan and carry out a team activity for a charity i.e.
When a coach is in the picture, the educator can discuss these concerns or issues and meet with a coach and begin to develop a relationship where they can delve into solving some of these problems. The relationship with the coach offers the coachee the opportunity to self-reflect and to build a plan to address their concerns, and feel in charge of the destiny. With collegial coaching you have a chance of nonjudgmental conversational with an educational professional that emphasizes the collaborative development of instructional talents rather than the evaluation of teachers. It allows teachers a framework to discuss instructional methods and goals, highlighting the importance of reflection for professional growth and development (Dantonio, 2001). Collegial coaching can be a long-term relationship going from one issue to another.
They also need to deal with conflicts in a professiona manner dealing with both their employer and their clients, The Human Service Responsibility to Self They commit their selves to a journey of lifelong learning and to keep improving on their own personal growth to better commit to their job and their clients. Section II- Standards for Human Service Educators Human service educators need to keep themselves updated on the different teaching styles and not be judgemental towards students. They need to let the student express themselves as they want and are offered to discuss what is being learned or taught to them for a better understanding. Human service educators need to be fully commited to their responsibilities as educators as well. They are to uphold professional relationships with their students and to treat all their students equally and fairly.