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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
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- Abstract:
- Historically, the notion of supervision has been directive, hierarchical, and instructional. The shift from the modernist to the postmodernist paradigm has brought to the forefront the desire for many supervisors to minimize the power differential inherent in the supervisory relationship, in order to create a more collaborative supervisory environment. There is much research on the theory or process of supervision; however, there is limited research that looks at the actual exchange of words in supervision, or how such practices are performed. The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of how postmodern supervisors address the issues of the power differential found in the supervisory relationship and use collaborative practices in order to re-create an environment that is conducive to learning and growing, both on a professional and a personal level for the supervisee. The methodology used to investigate the problem was qualitative research, in the case study tradition. Purposive sampling consisted of a supervisor and a supervisee dyad. Data collected were in the form of an audio tape of a supervisory session. Data were then analyzed using Recursive Frame Analysis (RFA) (Keeney, 1987), which allowed this researcher to look at how a postmodern supervisor negotiates the talk around issues of power to create collaboration. The implications for this study are multi-fold. First, this study provided supervisors an appreciation for how power impacts the supervisory relationship. Additionally, the study showed how language may be used by supervisors to minimize the power differential to create a collaborative environment. In conclusion, this study showed that a supervisor could be evaluative and address concerns about safety in a non-hierarchical and collaborative manner. In making a conscientious decision to minimize the power differential inherent in the supervisory relationship, an ambience of collaboration, mutual respect and safety is created that affords the supervisee the possibility of an optimal growth oriented experience.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2010.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-142).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Maria Teresa Franco. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC488.5.F736 2010_FrancoMaria ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC488.5.F736 2010 ( lcc )
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