Solution-Focused Graduate Supervision

About this event

A Solution-focused (SF) approach to Graduate Supervision is a strengths-based, constructivist communication technique that accentuates the strengths of students in building solutions. A small but growing body of evidence indicates the effectiveness of this approach in higher education. This workshop will introduce SF techniques that are effective in graduate supervision, such as boundary setting, management of strong emotions, hope activation and intentional listening. Supported by a 2020-21 Learning and Teaching Grant, the facilitators will share findings from a Community of Practice that involved seven graduate supervisors in the application of SF techniques and strategies.

Facilitated by:

• Dr. Yukari Seko, Assistant Professor, School of Professional Communication, the Creative School
• Asmaa Malik, Co-Interim Chair and Associate Professor, School of Journalism

Listen to the latest episode of Podagogies

In our latest episode of Podagogies: A Learning and Teaching Podcast, we invited guest speakers Dr. Yukari Seko and Asmaa Malik to join us.

Listen to the full episode: Solution-Focused Graduate Supervision with Dr. Yukari Seko and Asmaa Malik

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yukari Seko and Asmaa Malik about what they call a “solution-focused” approach to graduate supervision. Together with seven other graduate supervisors they have been exploring new supervisory strategies that meet the needs and academic development of today's graduate students.

Read the transcript: tinyurl.com/sdn83zhk (external link)