Decision-Making Skills: Scenario 4

Your response Response example
Was this response problematic with regard to ethics, professionalism, or the client’s treatment program?

The trainee should have tried to solve the problem directly with the substitute teacher before escalating it and request help from the principal of the school.

No, the response indicated good judgement
When/how might feedback be delivered by the supervisor?

As soon as there is an opportunity to meet in person with the supervisee.

The supervisor might praise the trainee for the response and explain the ways in which the situation could have worsened if she didn’t take action.
What types of additional training might improve this trainee’s performance?

Have the trainee a read the ethics code that relates to collaborating with other professionals.

The supervisor might initiate opportunities for the trainee to provide training to others. The supervisor can use modeling/rehearsal/feedback to prepare the trainee for training others.