Acch/461 Reflective Supervision

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Samantha Riggi, Department of Early Childhood Studies, California Baptist University ECH 461: Administration of Early Childhood Programs. Dr. Cammy Purper. June 9, 2024. Reflective supervision: All too often, staff members may feel underappreciated or not having the space to develop relationships with directors and colleagues. Reflective supervision is a form of supervision in which a director acts as a guide to support members of their staff with the hopes of increasing their reflective capacity. It is established upon three primary building blocks: reflection, collaboration, and regularity (Fraser, n.d.). Reflection is essential due to the fact that it allows staff members to reflect upon themselves and assess their strengths and weaknesses- which directly aids in professional growth. …show more content…

Regularity, the final building block of reflective supervision, is so important that oftentimes staff members may not be responsive to this form of supervision. Providing consistency is important as a supervisor to see the fruits of reflective supervision. Reflective supervision is also built on the basis of trust and respect, an individual being led by their supervisor to act in a reflective manner of a specific situation and their work (Fraser, n.d.). This aids staff in decision making, developing critical competencies, and examining their work in a deeper manner- in turn leading to staff feeling more accomplished in their work and supported while doing so. In order to be successful, staff members need leadership that surpasses staff accountability and enforces rules. They need to be nurtured and supported to have the tools needed to grow in their work, as well as develop a collaborative relationship with their director and colleagues. Rather than just being told what to do, reflective supervision helps staff members engage in thoughtful questioning, reflection, and managing emotions. When difficult situations arise, reflective supervision by a director

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