Supervision Feedback

Week 4 Assignment – Supervision Session Best Practice
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August 18, 2023
Supervisory feedback stands as a cornerstone in the professional development landscape. Its role in shaping behaviors, refining practices, and fostering a growth mindset cannot be understated. However, the nature and effectiveness of feedback are invariably influenced by the methodologies adopted and the interpersonal dynamics at play. In evaluating three distinct supervisory feedback videos, a kaleidoscope of such dynamics and methodologies emerges, offering valuable insights into the nuances of feedback delivery. These videos, each with its unique setting and interaction, present an opportunity to dissect the variables contributing to effective feedback. Through this analysis, we aim to juxtapose the practices observed against established research, uncovering strengths and improvement areas.
Video Descriptions and Analysis
Feedback methodologies can significantly influence the efficiency and efficacy of skill acquisition and performance improvement (Hattie & Timperley, 2007). These videos offer unique insights into various supervisory approaches.
In Video 11, the coach's evident distraction, mainly focusing on her phone, paints a picture of a somewhat detached supervisory practice. Such behaviors can inadvertently signal a lack of importance or urgency to the feedback process, potentially diminishing the feedback's impact (Rock, 2008). The teacher's receptivity and proactiveness deserve acknowledgment, a testament to her dedication to professional growth. Despite this, the feedback's 2:1 praise to constructive statements ratio deviates from recommended practices (Daniels, 2000). The power dynamics, skewed by the coach's lack of full engagement, could undermine the efficacy of the feedback process.
In contrast, Video 12 highlights the critical nature of rapport in feedback sessions. With the coach appearing more engaged, it is evident that when feedback providers are attentive, the feedback process becomes more interactive and practical (Lizzio & Wilson, 2008). However, while the teacher seeks explicit guidance, the feedback's lack of clarity might lead to ambiguities in execution. Further, the absence of praise, represented by a 0:1 ratio, could be demotivating, underscoring the importance of a balanced feedback approach.
Finally, in Video 13, optimal supervisory practices are more evident. The palpable rapport between coach and teacher signifies mutual respect, fostering a conducive environment for constructive feedback. The Socratic questioning technique employed by the coach has been shown to promote self-assessment and deeper reflection (Costa & Garmston, 1994). Even though the praise-to-constructive statement ratio 3:1 does not perfectly align with the ideal 4:1 ratio suggested by Daniels (2000), it is commendably closer than the other videos.
Established Best Practices
Feedback, a cornerstone of profess...