Student Supervision | Origin: ED207
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Outside the Classroom: Experiential Learning --> Student Supervision
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This is the part of the WBL process that gives me the most anxiety. Supervising and facilitating are key components and I think proper implementation is a key element.
Effective student supervision goes far beyond simply placing students in an internship or work experience. Consistent communication, clear expectations, regular check ins and meaningful feedback are all essential to helping students succeed & grow professionally
It's important that students need to be supervised in order to maintain discipline and build foundation
Supervisor roles are teaching, supporting, and managing. Clear guidlines for the supervisor should be provided by the education institution for student success.
Supervising allows us to get feedback to help each student learn and also to stay accountable for their work/internship.
Supervising interns requires many different hats for the instructor. It is important for the instructor to support the student towards their goals.
The relationship between the WBL coordinator and the on site supervisor is paramount to the success of the WBL experience for the student.
The internship supervisor is assessing the patient as a student and as a potential employee and that can be challenging.
The supervisor has an important role
Supervisor roles can be educational, supportive, or managerial.
To help ensure a successful internship, the internship coordinator and employer must work together and coordinate their responsibilities
supervision from the supervisor, coordinator should be well planned in order to get the best outcome from the interns
The on-site supervisors and the school's intern coordinator should always communicate openly about the progress of the students' weekly assignments and projects.
The biggest take away is both the on-site supervisor and on-campus internship supervisor must cooperatively work together to ensure a quality experience for the intern. This includes providing a wide variety of experiences and follow up visits for the intern to meet the objectives of the placement.
Comment on Renita Cash's post: As the students are engaing in internship activities , its so important to assure the team is allowing them to be fairly and adequately trained with additional time from upper staff that can assist them and answer any questions to help them succeed.
The supervisor should advise students before they start the internship about their responsibilities. They should also visit interns at the internship site.
It is important for the internship coordinator to have great communication with the employer. It is also their responibility to advise all students about the responsibilities of having an internship.
I've learned that supervising interns well means the on-site supervisor and the internship coordinator at school need to work together closely. As a teacher, I can help students by teaching them about what they need to do during their internships, helping them set goals for what they want to learn, and making sure everyone stays in touch during the internship. This way, students can get the most out of their internship experience and be ready for their future careers.
The supervision of students in the internship experience is important.
