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Reflective Supervision
April 10, 2013
Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.
-Colleen Wilcox
-Colleen Wilcox
"When our staff has the responsibility to fulfill a task, they also have the right to make decisions regarding their work. When errors or miscalculations are made, staff needs to be supported. Reflective supervision, which focuses on learning, is an enriching opportunity to increase knowledge and improve practice. Self-awareness is also essential to reflective practice with children. By using these same skills, leaders create a sense of trust, and trust is an important investment when leading others....
"When we engage children in meaningful discussions and focus on the process of communication, we enhance children’s abilities to work through their interpersonal issues. The very same techniques are effective in supporting adult conflict resolutions. Now, think about how we support children’s efforts at proactive resolutions. We model a process for children to follow. The same modeling is required of leaders working with adults. If staff is expected to treat each other professionally and kindly, leaders must set the tone. Actions always speak louder than words and supervisors must lead by example."
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