COU303 – Assessment 1 (20%) – Written Assessment

COU303 – Assessment 1 (20%) – Written Assessment

Due: Week 4

Word Count: 1600 words (±10%)

📌 Task Overview:

You are required to demonstrate your understanding of two supervision models:

• Morton-Cooper & Palmer
• Kadushin

Apply relevant theory from both models to one of the four provided case studies. Your task is to:

• Critically analyse the chosen case
• Justify how theory from each model can address the issues
• Provide practical supervision applications

🔄 Analyse the Case Study from Two Perspectives:

1. As a Supervisor:

• Explain how you’d use each model to address the issues
• Outline practical strategies and steps based on their principles

1. As the Worker:

• Reflect on how each model affects your role as the worker
• Discuss how they support professional growth and address challenges

📚 Requirements:

• Use current APA 7 referencing
• Include at least 10 scholarly journal articles
• Reference class readings and textbooks

❗ Do Not Use:

• Websites like tutor2u.com or non-academic sources

✅ Assessment Guidelines

1. Structure

• Cover Sheet, Title, TOC, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References
• Use headings/subheadings
• Explain and apply both models clearly

2. Content

• Analyse both perspectives (supervisor + worker)
• Integrate theory with practice

3. Formatting

• Use standard English (not American)
• Submit as a Word document

4. References

• Minimum 10 academic references
• Use APA 7 for citations and list

5. Additional Expectations

• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Link theory to context and provide practical solutions
• Proofread carefully
• Write in full sentences (no bullet points unless required)
• Follow academic integrity rules — do not use AI tools or external generators