Supervising Masters Students - Skills for effective supervision

An interactive training workshop to develop your supervision skills
An opportunity to meet other Supervisors of Masters Students

• Clarity on the role of a supervisor
• Practice the foundation skills of being a supervisor
• Ensure you meet and manage the needs of your Masters Students
• Effectively manage the time spent on supervising alongside your other responsibilities

Timetable

The role of a supervisor

• Expectations of an academic supervisor
• What does your Masters student need from you?
• The process of ‘contracting in’
• Manage expectations

Supervisor Skills

• Communication skills
• Challenging Assumptions
• Feedback skills
• Managing the relationship
• Dealing with potential challenges
• Manage your time
• Negotiate outputs

Theories and models introduced

• Kolb’s learning cycle
• Intervention styles
• Situational leadership
• GROW model
• Triple Constraints