Existential issues in supervision: practical discourse

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ENThe article reveals the problem of the teacher’s profession complexity and possibilities of supervising as a career counseling service in providing professional support. The emphasis is on the existential aspect, as the teacher lives in endless change and systemic reforms. The process of learning does not stop as the child needs help and communication “here and now”, and the teacher must have human resources to meet those needs. All the society problems come to the school: suicidal risk, abuse, violence and poverty. These problems are met by teachers through their pupils, their parents and through the culture of communication and cooperation in the school community. These challenges require new social and psychological competencies, and professional support in survival situations of existential anxiety and professional complexity. The article presents a qualitative research based on supervisory practice. Key words: supervisory practice, survival situation, social and psychological competence, professional support. [From the publication]

• Sociologija / Sociology
• Edukologija / Education