1. SUPERVISOR-SUPERVISEE RELATIONSHIP
A S Wamala

2. Introduction Challenge of low or poor completion rate
Role & place of supervisees/students
Role of supervisors
Hence need for discourse and engagement
Supervision a developmental process

3. Introduction cont. Focus herein or discussion:
Attributes & features of effective supervision
Role and function of good/effective supervision
Benefits & advantages of good supervision
Road blocks to good supervision

4. Attributes & Features of Good Supervision
Supervisor a mentor. Also stewardship
Trust & authority/power relationship
Knowledge of subject & aptitude
Relevant skills utilization
Openness & humility. Academic humility and relevance
Professionalism a critical requirement
Respect for supervisee/student.
Communication. Key to effective supervision.
a) Involves timely feed back

5. Features & attributes cont.
Communication cont.
b) Intellectual support
c) Clarifying expectations
d) Cure to ideological disagreements
e) Rights & obligations of both

6. Role & functions of good supervision
Provides positive criticism.
Makes student feel welcome
Maintains effective relationship
Regular and timely meetings
Helps student stay on track

7. Advantages/Benefits Identify student’s skills & gaps early enough.
Student’s academic welfare
Confidence to student
Builds trust in supervisor
Raising student morale & confidence
Helps student complete course

8. Maintaining good supervision
Regular & timely meetings
Creates good rapport with student.
Timely feed back to student
Respect & customer care
Professionalism & ethics
Proper listening skills
Ensure readiness for session.
Tolerance skills.

9. Poor/Inappropriate Supervisory Behaviour
Intolerance of differences
Imposing personal agenda
Supervisor’s lack of motivation
Lack of preparation
Supervisor’s lack of knowledge, skills etc
Poor time management
Rigidity

10. Challenges to Good Supervision
Administrative constraints
Poor remuneration
Irregular meetings between supervisor and supervisee
Lack of clarity of goals and objectives
Lack of ethics and professionalism
Stubborn and rude supervisee

11. Self Evaluative Questions
What are my strengths as a supervisor?
What are my weaknesses as a supervisor?
What feelings, perceptions or attitudes might affect my ability to supervise?
Am I knowledgeable in the discipline/area am supervising?
Do I ever go beyond the boundaries?