This set of articles from the folks at Early Head Start, A Collection of Tips on Becoming a Reflective Supervisor and A Collection of Tips on Becoming a Reflective Supervisee, provide great insights on what it means to engage in reflective practice from both sides of the table. These resources emphasize the importance of collaboration; trust; regular, protected time; and stepping back from the work to think deeply about it. “Janine” and “Sam” offer insights from their own experiences as supervisee and supervisor as well as offer sound advice on ways to incorporate reflection into your day-to-day work life. A quick and important read!
The ICC-Recommended Early Start Personnel Manual (ESPM) describes core knowledge and role-specific competencies needed for early intervention service provision, incorporating current research and evidence in the field of early intervention. Click here to access the ESPM. Scroll down to find the ESPM entry.
This resource is related to the following ESPM knowledge-level competencies:
- Supervision and Reflective Practice (SRP):
- SRP1 (EIS): Establishes effective supervision/mentoring relationships and guides and supports the activities of assistants, aides, and volunteers.
- SRP2 (EIS): Provides both . . . supervision that includes . . . reflection on one’s own practice.
- SRP9 (EIS): Provides and/or receives supervision enabling self-reflection, self-assessment, and self-improvement in personnel/team member role.