One way of achieving this is for the SI Supervisor to give constructive feedback. Feedback is a way of learning more about awareness and the effect our behavior has on others.
Constructive feedback increases self aareness, offers options and encourages development.
It is important that both positive and negative feedback is given, and if given sensitively and skillfully, it will enable the SI Leader to identify options and build on these to further their learning and skills. Over the four years Kingston University has had Supplemental Instruction, we have come to realise how crucial it is to hold regular supervison sessions with SI Leaders. Currently, we have 42 Leaders in 10 different courses and our practice is to meet as a large group for one hour per week during the first term, moving to one hour per fortnight during the second and third terms. These fortnightly sessions are interspersed with meetings where I see a group of Leaders with their tutor to discuss the progress of SI in theri particular subject. To receive feedback from Leaders so that problems can be addressed swiftly.