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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module THMN40730: Supervision in the Context of Christian Ministry
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN40730: Supervision in the Context of Christian Ministry
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Not available in 2015/2016 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None. For students to be able to make use of this module, they must be in an active supervisory role themselves during the course of the teaching of the module.
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- to develop the skills of supervision for use in circuit and parish
Content
- This module is designed to build competence in supervisory skills through the examination of the theory and practice of supervision in various related fields, as well as in ministerial training. It also uses case studies and the direct experience of participants using a reflective practice approach
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- At the end of the module students will be able to:
- Explain and evaluate different methods of learning appropriate to a supervisory situation.
- Set up a variety of different means of communication for supervisory purposes and assess their strengths and weakness for given situations.
Subject-specific Skills
- Describe different styles of leadership and management of development needs and adapt them to the needs of those who are being supervised.
- Develop strategies which allow the supervised to meet their full potential in a given situation and not only justify their approach pragmatically but also provide a theoretical framework.
Key Skills
- Develop a variety of assessment techniques to assess performance of the supervised.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- 30 hours contact time delivered in two residential periods. Contact time will include supervision sessions as well as lectures, and seminars. Staff will be available for individual consultation.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 5000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Two formative assignments: assessment of a 2,500 word report on an aspect of the theory and practice of supervision and feedback on oral reporting of ongoing supervision work. Staff will also be available for individual consultation.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.