I'm sure we've all had a variety of supervisors with a variety of teaching styles. Some are intense all the time and some are more laid back. Obviously, regardless of what the supervisor is like we've got to get along with them.
I dont think we should assume that a supervisor will adjust to our personal character. From wat i have seen from my pracs so far is how important it is for us to adjust to different supervisors.
Naturally some of us are more laid back. To certain supervisors this may come across as unprofessional or not interested, whereas it may suit another supervisor. On the other hand intense, highly motivated students may struggle to connect with laid back supervisors but may be admired by other supervisors for their initiative and dedication to learning.
In summary, i feel it is important for us to be aware of how we are percieved by our supervisors and that we have the ability to modulate our character to suit their supervision style. Personally i make sure that in the first week of prac i try to make a good impression and make a start on trying to understand their expectations of students.
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I totally agree, before this year i thought that i was a very easy going guy who gets along with almost all people. However these last pracs i have met dr's, nurses, supervisors, physios and general staff who i can not build a rapport with. It makes it a bad working environment if you cant build rapport
Agreed as well, I also find that what other students about supervisors before your prac can affect your judgement & how you present on that prac.
I agree with you too! It is just hard to adjust to different supervisors, but then again i guess it helps us in adjusting to different employers in the future?. It will be the best if both supervisors and students can get along well as it will help us in gaining the most out of the prac and i think that from the very begining of the prac, the supervisors should explain clearly what is expected from the student.
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