Job Shadowing in Depth
Thursdays @ 3pm
Duration: 3hrs
$50/person
Job Shadowing/Apprenticing:
Immersing in Expertise
In my approach to job shadowing and apprenticeship, I have designed a structured and immersive experience that caters to the learning needs of two apprentices at a time. This intentional pairing allows for a focused and intimate learning environment. The primary objective is to provide a real-time observation of my work as an experienced facilitator, followed by dedicated conversations to deeply reflect on the observed actions and their implications.
The success of job shadowing hinges on the consent of the individuals involved – the person, their family, and/or loved ones must agree to have apprentices observe the mentor in action. This ensures a respectful and ethical approach to the learning process, emphasizing the importance of consent and collaboration in the field of independent facilitation.
This apprenticeship model operates on the premise that those entering the practice can gain invaluable insights by observing and learning from a seasoned practitioner deeply committed to both the practice itself and their personal and professional development. The second level of job shadowing goes beyond basic training, offering a more in-depth and experiential understanding of the complexities inherent in the role.
By immersing oneself in the day-to-day activities of an experienced facilitator, the learner can glean not only the technical aspects of the role but also the subtleties that come with navigating the challenges and intricacies of independent facilitation. This immersive approach fosters a more comprehensive learning experience, enabling the newcomer to absorb the essence of the practice through direct observation and reflection.
Ultimately, job shadowing at this level serves as a bridge between theory and practice, providing a living, breathing example of the principles and values integral to the role. It’s a dynamic pathway for individuals to not just learn about the practice but to truly embody it, preparing them for the challenges and responsibilities that come with independent facilitation.
Reflective Practice Conversation after Every Job Shadowing Experience
Reflective practice conversations are offered within a reasonably short time after a job shadowing experience. to apprentices who have just been through an experience of job shadowing or observing an experienced mentor involved in the practice with a person and their family/ and or loved ones.
Three Phases of Reflective Practice Conversation:
- What did you observe me doing from start to finish? What was observable?
- What happened during the job shadowing?
- Stick to the facts- what did you observe? (not what you made it mean or concluded)
- what did you see the mentor do?
- what did you hear the mentor say?
- what did you observe others do?
- what did others do and say in response to the mentor?
- Deconstructing the intention behind what was observable: What do you think was my intention? (becoming more aware of why Independent Facilitators do what they do and when they do it)
- What do you believe/think the mentor was intending in taking a certain action, saying something or doing something? Words, gestures, actions…
- Dialogue about the mentor’s intention: discuss what the mentor was intending by their actions and speech given the circumstances, given their actions, their responses, what was known and what was unknown, what was observable and what was inferred…
- Conscious and unconscious intention.
- Critical Analysis: What was the impact of the what was said and actions taken?
- Was the mentor’s action helpful- Why? What evidence do you have that indicates it was helpful?
- Was the mentor’s action harmful- Why? What evidence do you have that indicates it was harmful?
- What would the mentor say or how would they act differently as a result of learning from the encounter?
- If harm was done what will the mentor do to repair the relationship?
When you are first learning a role, there is nothing more helpful than watching someone with extensive experience in action. Observing an experienced facilitator offers so much to reflect upon in terms of the nature of power, what it takes to be flexible and consistent at the same time and how to set and rely on key intentions. This strategy is part of an apprenticeship model where people who are just entering the practice can observe and learn from someone who is committed to the practice and their own personal and professional development.
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