Educational and organisational contexts of professional supervision in the 1990s

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ID11957463
AuthorsSusan Lewis (0000-0001-5001-1195), Susan E Lewis (0000-0003-4557-4123, corresponding author)
Year1998
Volume51
Issue3
Pages31-39
Publication date1998-09-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAustralian Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0312-407X • E-ISSN: 1447-0748
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03124079808411230
OpenAlexW2063948825
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited12

This paper considers the implications for practice of supervision in the 1990s within the contexts of educational, political and organisational influences. Whereas previous articles have generally focused on whether the functions of education, administration and support can coexist, the contribution of this paper is to prioritise these functions and to highlight which subfunctions require greater emphasis in the current climate. It is argued that the key focus is that of accountability and service delivery. In addition, the role of the supervisor is to facilitate the integration of theory in practice, while providing direction for the practitioner to identify with social work values and principles. Self awareness remains a significant function in view of the complex nature of the work. Concerns are raised about the strengths and weaknesses of current post modern practices. This article represents an attempt to assist the supervisor in prioritizing the various functions given the need to rationalise resources

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